The Shack Bar

The home of good times in Quinta do Lago. Live music, cocktails, food and fun by the lake.

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Arrive early to get a table - it's first come, first served here

The Shack is Quinta do Lago's laid back, good vibes and good times bar. Open all day until late, you can enjoy all your favourite tipples as well as great food and live music. An open air kind of place, The Shack has that great relaxed, holiday feel - one drink here usually turns into several.....

Day to Night at The Shack
Set right by Quinta do Lago lake, near Casa do Lago restaurant, the deck at The Shack has fab views of the lake and the Ria Formosa. Pop in for a drink and snack during the day, stop by for something cool in the afternoon, or down some cocktails as the sunsets. You could quite well spend the whole day at The Shack - hire out a day bed or a cabana, let the kids play on the lakeside beach and relax.

Live Music at The Shack
There is live music here during the summer months, on Thursdays and, when possible, Sunset Parties every Wednesday during July and August, as well as parties for special dates such as St. Patrick's Day and Halloween, as well as fun theme parties, and the fabulously popular The Shack Family Days.

Sunbeds and Cabanas at The Shack
The Shack does not accept table reservations for the bar/ deck - just turn up and enjoy! However, if you want to relax for the day on the fab sunbeds or in the Deluxe Cabanas on the lakeside beach, you need to book your spot. Bookings for 2026 will open soon!

Food at The Shack
The Shack gets you started for the day with the Morning Bites menu with smoothies, granola, coffees and more. All day long, you can savour tacos, nachos, burgers, chicken wings, salads and more, plus indulgent sweet treats, and a tempting cocktail and bar list.
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The Shack is just one of the super restaurant options at Quinta do Lago. Bovino is the resort's signature steakhouse, Casa do Lago is a fab, all day, lakeside restaurant and Casa Velha is the epitome of fine dining with views to match.

The Shack is open every day from 10:00h to 20:00h.
Lunch & Dinner from 12:00 to 19:00
Closed from November to Feb.
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Shack is a laid-back, open-air bar in Quinta do Lago known for its relaxed vibe, lakeside setting, and all-day food and drinks. It’s a popular spot for casual dining, cocktails, and fun gatherings with live music and sunset views.
The Shack is located beside the lake in Quinta do Lago, near Casa do Lago restaurant in the Algarve. Overlooking the Ria Formosa, and with a sandy lakeside beach, it's one of the most unique bars in the Algarve.
The Shack is known for its good vibes, tasty food, parties and family days with live music and entertainment for the kids.
The Shack does not accept table reservations for the bar and restaurant. It's a first come, first served venue, so make sure to get there early.
You can book beds and cabanas on the lakeside beach at The Shack. Advance booking is essential in order to get a spot.
The menu at The Shack includes tasty snacks and tacos, burgers, seafood, salads and vegetarian options. The Shack has a special breakfast menu too.
There are fabulous cocktails on the menu at The Shack, including sharing jugs of Moscow Mule, classic cocktails and frozen cocktail favourites.
The Shack is very family friendly. Its location by the beach and lake has space for the kids to enjoy, there is a children's menu and there are regular Family Day parties at The Shack.
The Shack is open from March/April to November each year, and is open every day from morning to late at night.
There is parking right beside The Shack Bar, with additional parking close by at Casa do Lago Restaurant.

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