I would like to write and say...

That myself and friends have had the best time in Carvoeiro.
We thought it would be pretty quite as the town is not as heaving as rocha or the strip and for a group of 22-25 year olds its hard to find some where in the evening to enjoy. Then we found Rascals, With no question it was the best bar in Carvoeiro. Having tried every other bar and reading peoples top bars i find it hard to believe that jail house or havana is apart of the list there empty most nights. Sullys is over rated and tiny and the only other places are round-up or Bote. Rasclas bar was brilliant the music was so good we were happy to know they had rnb and the lastest chart music and house and garage. We met so many people up there everyone is friendly and because of the terrace you get talking to other tables. The cocktails are the best also as they seemed to have such a varied choice and the staff there were brilliant. For groups of Guys and Girls, couples and familys this is the bar to go for a great night out. Forget the others they didnt come close!
Thank You Rascals for making our hoilday!
Ross and Co
London

Yes, what is it about Sullys? I too looked in, had a quick drink and thought "why the high rating and fuss?" There seemed to be too many English-speaking people hogging the bar and it seemed very "cliquish" - not really what we wanted so we left. I'm pleased to say there is a good selection of bars in CVO for all tastes so everyone to their own. When we visit it is nice to join with the locals and meet with people of other nationalities - otherwise you might just as well as stay at your local bar at home!

Funny this, but the BBC series 'Grumpy Old Men' had this as a brief topic on Friday. People wanting fish and chips, english beer, sticking together and all that when they are on a foreign holiday, so our friend Mike is about right, not only Sullys but sadly one or two other establishments in Carvoeiro. However, as he said everyone to his/her own, but we stay clear of those and like he said try to mix with the locals, etc. I suppose that begs the question - what do they think of us, although they are friendly towards us and share a drink and we swap language lessons!

Have to agree about Sully's Bar
Why would anybody want to sit a smoky dark bar when the sun is shining and the sea is blue - just outside?

Tricky

That is an interesting point about the bar and sea and sun - is there actually a (decent) bar with a sea view in the CVO area, without the "Sullys-type" of clientele?

Yes Mike it is a good point isn't it?
I don't know of any bars with sea views but would love to know if there are any. Obviously there are a few restaurants with fantastic sea views,
O Boteco and The restaurant at Canieros Beach to name just two,
But Bars?, Can anybody recommend any?

As i said Rascals bar is up the Hill from Sullys and has beautiful views of the sea. The terrace looks out over Praia do Carvoeiro Beach you couldnt get a better spot for the day or early evening when the sun is going down.

Sorry Redhot1, I meant to say bars with great views except for
Rascals, which I really like, but in August it didn't open till 9pm,
which is a bit late for a pre-dinner drink which I am very partial too.

Tricky

Problem with the seaview is the price of the drinks skyrockets when bars have it (ie. right on the square).

Aside from Rascals you could also go to Charly bar or Tapas Bar on the opposite side of the square, both overlook the square and beach.

Also a great place for a sundowner (falcon covered this one in the nightlife guide a few years back) is the terrace of the bar in the Hotel Almansor, great view and good ambience, not too pricy either.