The Jailhouse Carvoeiro
The Jailhouse Carvoeiro
4.5
Thursday
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Friday
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Under new management from November 2019. Friendly Bar with outside beer garden. Great atmosphere and live music every night during the summer and selected nights during winter. All major sporting events shown. Serves Draft beer, branded spirits and fabulous cocktails.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Pinder NOT TinderSheffield, United Kingdom4 contributionsFantastic placeFantastic place for entertainment laughs and meeting new people staff are very friendly and no-one is left out all included in the fun. Love this place We will be back again see you in Sept thank you for all your hard work. Tinder holidays in Carvoeiro from Sheffield!Thank you for your review. Look forward to seeing you both in September.Written 22 March 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 March 2023
- andyevans442016Tarporley, United Kingdom178 contributionsSuperb bar.A superb bar with live music from Mark on stage singing all your favourite songs as well as interacting with everyone. The bar side of the operation is ran by Alison and the lovely Pedro who will look after you. Upstairs they have a balcony which overlooks the bar area and stage with seating areas so you can still hear the music but can have a chat at the same time. We visited here a few times on our stay in Carvoeiro enjoying it every time because of the people and atmosphere. A quick guide to the location of the bar: if you stand with the beach behind you and walk up the in road facing the traffic for about 2 minutes you’ll come to a junction on your left turn into the junction and walk approximately 1 min up the hill you’ll see the beer garden opposite the bar. I forgot to mention the lovely beer garden they have superb in the warm days ahead.Thank you so much for your review, great to see you both. Hope all is good in Little Hampton.Written 22 March 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Written 20 March 2023
- KentMouseKent, United Kingdom17 contributionsGreat live entertainment - and such fun 🥰Fantastic bar. Great live music from Mark. Always a night of brilliant entertainment and good priced drinks. We visit regularly when in Carvoeiro - we love it 😍. Mr and Mrs Kent !Thanks so much for your review, much appreciated. Hope to see you both back very soon.Written 3 July 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 July 2023
- Helen RWorcester, United Kingdom2 contributionsWorcester was ‘ere 😎New find in our numerous trips to Carvoeiro, and we had a brilliant evening !!! Mark has a vast repertoire of music, and is very entertaining… Pedro’s cockertails were some of the best we have had collectively, and we will deffo be visiting again before leaving this week. Keep doing what you’re doing!!! Worcester Massive 😁😜👍🎶🎶🎶Great to meet the family, you were great fun. Look forward to seeing you next time you’re in Carvoeiro.Written 8 July 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 July 2023
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Sue B
Kent, UK4 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Missed the music unfortunately but the cocktails were very good ! The place has a great relaxed vibe with an excellent cocktail maker - very generous measures even in happy hour !
Written 27 September 2023
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Thank you for your review… much appreciated.
Written 4 October 2023
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PAUL67187069
Manchester, UK10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Just in the beer garden now.
The bar looks tiny from outside but opens up to an excellent space for live music .
Will come back to again
The bar looks tiny from outside but opens up to an excellent space for live music .
Will come back to again
Written 29 August 2023
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Thank you for your review Paul…. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 3 September 2023
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Helen R
Worcester, UK2 contributions
July 2023 • Family
New find in our numerous trips to Carvoeiro, and we had a brilliant evening !!! Mark has a vast repertoire of music, and is very entertaining… Pedro’s cockertails were some of the best we have had collectively, and we will deffo be visiting again before leaving this week. Keep doing what you’re doing!!!
Worcester Massive 😁😜👍🎶🎶🎶
Worcester Massive 😁😜👍🎶🎶🎶
Written 6 July 2023
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Great to meet the family, you were great fun. Look forward to seeing you next time you’re in Carvoeiro.
Written 8 July 2023
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KentMouse
Kent, UK17 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
Fantastic bar. Great live music from Mark. Always a night of brilliant entertainment and good priced drinks. We visit regularly when in Carvoeiro - we love it 😍. Mr and Mrs Kent !
Written 3 July 2023
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Thanks so much for your review, much appreciated. Hope to see you both back very soon.
Written 3 July 2023
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jocrad
Oldham, UK2,051 contributions
June 2023
Knowing Mark and Ali the owners from their days in Alvor, we decided to go over for the Saturday afternoon "session" in the beer garden, where Mark entertains the guests with his singing and guitar playing, plus the usual banter you will know if yu know him!
Ali and the staff kept the drinks coming on what was a steamingly hot day, in the high 30s. They deserve a medal for running around in that heat.
As it turned out, I think there were 10 or 12 people at least who'd gone over the same day from Alvor, all of whom were visitors to their previous bar, hence Alvor Reunited!
If you want a good laugh, sing along, a bit of a dance, then it's worth the visit for sure. Uber from Alvor was about €16 and €14 back for those of you who might be thinking of doing the same.
Ali and the staff kept the drinks coming on what was a steamingly hot day, in the high 30s. They deserve a medal for running around in that heat.
As it turned out, I think there were 10 or 12 people at least who'd gone over the same day from Alvor, all of whom were visitors to their previous bar, hence Alvor Reunited!
If you want a good laugh, sing along, a bit of a dance, then it's worth the visit for sure. Uber from Alvor was about €16 and €14 back for those of you who might be thinking of doing the same.
Written 28 June 2023
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CheersJo… It was great to see you both. Always nice to see old friends from Alvor.
Written 28 June 2023
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Pat C
9 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
First time to Carvoeiro and joined friends who go regular. Had to pay The Jailhouse a visit after hearing all about it. Wasn't disappointed. We had a great time, its a lovely venue and Mark & Alison are great hosts.
Music was good and the bar was buzzing. Everybody gets involved, but thats down to the great atmosphere created by Mark and his comedy.
Thank you guys. We loved it so much we have booked again for September, so will be paying you another visit.
Pat & Gary ( Coventry v Leicester! ) lol x
Music was good and the bar was buzzing. Everybody gets involved, but thats down to the great atmosphere created by Mark and his comedy.
Thank you guys. We loved it so much we have booked again for September, so will be paying you another visit.
Pat & Gary ( Coventry v Leicester! ) lol x
Written 27 June 2023
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Thank you so much for your review. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Look forward to seeing you again in September.
Written 29 June 2023
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molly h
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
Amazing bar!! Best live music in Carveoiro hands down!! The most friendly atmosphere, great beer and the crack was mighty. We will be back! Love from Mayo 😍😀😀
Written 19 April 2023
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Thank you so much for your Review Molly, really great to meet you both.
Written 21 April 2023
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andyevans442016
Tarporley, UK178 contributions
Mar 2023
A superb bar with live music from Mark on stage singing all your favourite songs as well as interacting with everyone. The bar side of the operation is ran by Alison and the lovely Pedro who will look after you. Upstairs they have a balcony which overlooks the bar area and stage with seating areas so you can still hear the music but can have a chat at the same time. We visited here a few times on our stay in Carvoeiro enjoying it every time because of the people and atmosphere. A quick guide to the location of the bar: if you stand with the beach behind you and walk up the in road facing the traffic for about 2 minutes you’ll come to a junction on your left turn into the junction and walk approximately 1 min up the hill you’ll see the beer garden opposite the bar. I forgot to mention the lovely beer garden they have superb in the warm days ahead.
Written 20 March 2023
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Thank you so much for your review, great to see you both. Hope all is good in Little Hampton.
Written 22 March 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Pinder NOT Tinder
Sheffield, UK4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Fantastic place for entertainment laughs and meeting new people staff are very friendly and no-one is left out all included in the fun. Love this place We will be back again see you in Sept thank you for all your hard work. Tinder holidays in Carvoeiro from Sheffield!
Written 18 March 2023
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Thank you for your review. Look forward to seeing you both in September.
Written 22 March 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Karen K
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
Was welcomed from the very start , owners are friendly and funny , they remember your names after just one visit , the music is great , fun too , quick service . Will be returning in June definitely.
Written 5 March 2023
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Thank you so much for your review Karen…. Look forward to seeing you in June.
Written 7 March 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
OrchardHouseTrotton
Trotton
We are coming back to Carvoeiro in September and hope Dave is still there to entertain us
Michael D
Birmingham, UK98 contributions
He was, very good, just back from there!
Graham804
Cambridgeshire, UK13 contributions
Hi Karen
What 2 nights per wee
Week does Dave perform?
Clare Camera
Carvoeiro, Portugal23 contributions
Hi Graham, Dave is there every night and he's always happy to oblige. Chris will be playing with him as a duo on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Also an early set outside on Sundays during the summer. There are a few more musicians in the pipeline for the summer season too. Thanks, Clare
Grace D
Linlithgow, UK1 contribution
Never managed to visit a Jailhouse yet despite many visits to Carvoeiro. Is it open/ does it have music in November.
Clare Camera
Carvoeiro, Portugal23 contributions
Jailhouse opened again on March 25th and will be open every night. Send us a message before you visit and we can let you know what's on :)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Jailhouse Carvoeiro
- The Jailhouse Carvoeiro is open:
- Thu - Fri 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Sat - Sun 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
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