About us
Absent is Lisboa's space for time.
We're building a community for people who want to disconnect from screens
and reconnect with analog ways of being - reading, creating, thinking,
playing, or just being present.
Our space at Rua da Glória 78 is designed to facilitate presence and connected, and equipped with high-quality materials like books, journals, art, supplies, board games, puzzles, and more.
We have partnered with local artist communities and small businesses to host events, workshops and meetups.
What we do:
- Regular open hours for walk-in phone-free time
- Creative workshops and skill-sharing sessions
- Community gatherings and themed events
- Social afternoons and evenings for connection
Everything is phone-free. We provide secure pouches you can unlock anytime at the cafe counter for emergencies.
www.absent.tech
IG - @absent_lisbon
Upcoming events
40
- €5.00
Phone-Free Board Game Nights
Absent, Rua da Gloria 78, lisbon, PTFree for members - Become a member → absent.tech/memberships
€5 for non members.Absent has been building towards a members community. From April, our events are part of that - free for members, open to everyone else with a fee.
If you come to more than one event a month, a membership already pays for itself - starting from €15/month.Board Game Nights at Absent - A cozy analog living room full of friends & strangers who end up staying a little past closing time each week.
Phones rest in pouches the entire evening. Turns out that's great for connection, who'd have thunk?!
The space fills up with games spread across tables, conversations move with them, and people you didn't know at 7pm are suggesting a rematch by 9.
Strategy games, social games, classics, a few surprises. Bring one you've been wanting to play with people.
Middle Eastern mezze and bowls, craft Dois Corvos beers, Portuguese wines, organic sodas, specialty coffee.
Recurs every week.
First come, first served for walk-ins if space allows.
4 attendees - €5.00
Phone-Free Board Game Nights
Absent, Rua da Gloria 78, lisbon, PTFree for members - Become a member → absent.tech/memberships
€5 for non members.Absent has been building towards a members community. From April, our events are part of that - free for members, open to everyone else with a fee.
If you come to more than one event a month, a membership already pays for itself - starting from €15/month.Board Game Nights at Absent - A cozy analog living room full of friends & strangers who end up staying a little past closing time each week.
Phones rest in pouches the entire evening. Turns out that's great for connection, who'd have thunk?!
The space fills up with games spread across tables, conversations move with them, and people you didn't know at 7pm are suggesting a rematch by 9.
Strategy games, social games, classics, a few surprises. Bring one you've been wanting to play with people.
Middle Eastern mezze and bowls, craft Dois Corvos beers, Portuguese wines, organic sodas, specialty coffee.
Recurs every week.
First come, first served for walk-ins if space allows.
43 attendees 
Reading in the Park @ Absent
Absent Lisbon - Offline Café & Third Space, Rua da Glória 78, 1250-217 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa, PTReading in the Park is an inclusive space for book lovers who want to be in community. Join us at Absent for a 2-hour session: the first hour is for connecting with others and enjoying the space, the second hour is for quiet, shared reading of our respective books. Bring your current read or pick up a book on arrival. Drinks and snacks encouraged; come early, stay late, and enjoy the space.
## About Absent
Absent is a phone-free creative third space and café in Principe Real where time is yours again. The kind you used to waste beautifully.
Every experience at Absent is designed around presence.## What to Expect
- Offline, always - Phones go in secure pouches and stay with you.
- A beautifully designed space where every color, texture and detail makes presence effortless
- Café & Bar Specialty coffee, freshly boiled chai, Portuguese wines, craft beers, and artisanal sodas, baked goods from local bakeries and rotating food menu from local chefs.
- All of the infrastructure, none of the pressure - high quality art supplies, craft materials, books, board games, brain fitness workbooks, introspection kits and more.
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## Walk-in to the Cafe
## Become a member -www.absent.tech/memberships
Reclaim your time!15 attendees- €10.00
Absent x Lisbon Pub Quiz
Absent, Rua da Gloria 78, lisbon, PTAbsent x Lisbon Pub Quiz
✨ Part of the Absent community? You’ve got a special offer waiting. Get discounted tickets here.
Event:
A social night built for meeting new people, having fun with your friends, and competing in a relaxed atmosphere. No trivia expertise required. It’s about the vibe, not the score.
👥 Team up: Come with your squad of 4 (4max members per team), or come solo - we’ll match you with a team on the spot. Solo is more fun anyway 😉
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd… and yes, second-to-last place too 👀 (bigger this time, thanks to our sponsors)
The lineup:
🕡 19:30 - Check-in
🤝 19:45 - Icebreakers, meet your team
🧠 20:00 - Round 1
🏆 21:00 - Round 2
🎉 21:45 - Prizes & good music
Spots are limited. Grab yours before it sells out again 🎟️8 attendees
Past events
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