Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Good ambience, great for a coffee, snack or lunch, good variety of options ranging from brazilian and portuguese influenced dishes to general crowd pleasers.
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Nicolau Lisboa
17 R. de São NicolauGood ambience, great for a coffee, snack or lunch, good variety of options ranging from brazilian and portuguese influenced dishes to general crowd pleasers.
Chain of typical cafés which can be found all over Lisbon, but that are great for consistency, classic Portuguese pastries, and a cheap and good coffee.
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A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesChain of typical cafés which can be found all over Lisbon, but that are great for consistency, classic Portuguese pastries, and a cheap and good coffee.
There are a few clandestine Chinese restaurants in Lisbon; as they used to be illegal, they set up in harder to find areas and are well concealed, with cheap food and a good ambience hidden behind each door.
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Clandestino
59 R. do BenformosoThere are a few clandestine Chinese restaurants in Lisbon; as they used to be illegal, they set up in harder to find areas and are well concealed, with cheap food and a good ambience hidden behind each door.
Hidden away behind a shop, it is a labyrinth of a place with many spaces from bars to restaurants, to outdoor drinking areas, and affordable but good fado on select nights of the week.
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Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloHidden away behind a shop, it is a labyrinth of a place with many spaces from bars to restaurants, to outdoor drinking areas, and affordable but good fado on select nights of the week.
Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa Helenaknown for picturesque views of the city and the river
middle of Alfama, a nice and intimate setting, and can still get a glimpse of the real Alfama on some nights sitting there. Stick to appetizers, order a bunch and share, the mains aren't as good.
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Santo António de Alfama
7 Beco São Miguelmiddle of Alfama, a nice and intimate setting, and can still get a glimpse of the real Alfama on some nights sitting there. Stick to appetizers, order a bunch and share, the mains aren't as good.
Traditional with a modern and contemporary twist. Looks very informal and cozy, but modern and trendy at the same time. Great gin bar, and the food is all about sharing.
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Taberna Moderna
18A Rua dos BacalhoeirosTraditional with a modern and contemporary twist. Looks very informal and cozy, but modern and trendy at the same time. Great gin bar, and the food is all about sharing.
For the traditional Portuguese Tasca experience- uncomplicated, cheap, not overly trendy, over the top portion sizes, and great traditional food. Don't expect great service, but expect being surrounded by locals and eating/drinking very well for very little.
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O Velho Eurico
nº3 Largo São CristóvãoFor the traditional Portuguese Tasca experience- uncomplicated, cheap, not overly trendy, over the top portion sizes, and great traditional food. Don't expect great service, but expect being surrounded by locals and eating/drinking very well for very little.
great indoor market with a ton of restaurant stand options of the highest quality
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de Julhogreat indoor market with a ton of restaurant stand options of the highest quality
Drinks & Nightlife
speakeasy hidden away near Avenida da Liberdade. Serious cocktail bar, often rated as one of the best bars in the world, or best in Portugal. Around 10 euros for a cocktail.
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Red Frog - Speakeasy Bar
66b Praça da Alegriaspeakeasy hidden away near Avenida da Liberdade. Serious cocktail bar, often rated as one of the best bars in the world, or best in Portugal. Around 10 euros for a cocktail.
club on the famous, late night hot spot, Pink Street, offers a diverse selection of music, and often has special and good shows or DJs
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Musicbox
24 R. Nova do Carvalhoclub on the famous, late night hot spot, Pink Street, offers a diverse selection of music, and often has special and good shows or DJs
Great music, great space (old brothel) and great people watching. A must visit, also on the famous, late night, Pink street. Will most likely find a long lineup on weekends, but it is also open week nights and during the day.
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Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimGreat music, great space (old brothel) and great people watching. A must visit, also on the famous, late night, Pink street. Will most likely find a long lineup on weekends, but it is also open week nights and during the day.
One of the more famous Fado houses, exploded after Anthony Bourdain went there for dinner for his Portugal episode a few years back. Will need reservations.
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Tasca Do Chico
39 R. do Diário de NotíciasOne of the more famous Fado houses, exploded after Anthony Bourdain went there for dinner for his Portugal episode a few years back. Will need reservations.
a great spot located in Bairro Alto, the most popular going out area and the densest bar per km^2 area in all of Europe, it will often feature live Brazilian music, and is surrounded by other great options to discover
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Portas Largas
105 R. da Atalaiaa great spot located in Bairro Alto, the most popular going out area and the densest bar per km^2 area in all of Europe, it will often feature live Brazilian music, and is surrounded by other great options to discover
In the style of a traditional English Pub or Jazz Bar, it is one of the oldest bars in Lisbon. Great atmosphere, great drinks, overall really fun bar.
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Foxtrot
28 Tv. Santa TeresaIn the style of a traditional English Pub or Jazz Bar, it is one of the oldest bars in Lisbon. Great atmosphere, great drinks, overall really fun bar.
This space if technically a restaurant, but I'm not sure how the food is as I've only ever been for drinks. It has an unbelievable view over Lisbon, and if it warm enough I definitely recommend sitting on the patio.
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Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VThis space if technically a restaurant, but I'm not sure how the food is as I've only ever been for drinks. It has an unbelievable view over Lisbon, and if it warm enough I definitely recommend sitting on the patio.
Bar, club, and music hall.. It is an old mansion turned night club. Perfect whether you intend on having a casual drink or a crazy night out
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Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueBar, club, and music hall.. It is an old mansion turned night club. Perfect whether you intend on having a casual drink or a crazy night out
Amazing views, good drinks, fun atmosphere, slightly upper scale, hard to find entrance.
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Rooftop Bar
2 Praça Martim MonizAmazing views, good drinks, fun atmosphere, slightly upper scale, hard to find entrance.
Everything Else
Best viewpoint in the city, a must see. Be ready for the hike up to get up there.
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Utsýnið yfir Drottningu Monte
Largo MonteBest viewpoint in the city, a must see. Be ready for the hike up to get up there.
great viewpoint, good location for having a coffee or a beer on a sunny day, often has live music.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina
great viewpoint, good location for having a coffee or a beer on a sunny day, often has live music.
Sightseeing
very historical area, a 20 minute train ride outside of the city. Has the famous Belem tower and the famous Pasteis de Belem, the very first Pastels de Nata.
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Belem station
very historical area, a 20 minute train ride outside of the city. Has the famous Belem tower and the famous Pasteis de Belem, the very first Pastels de Nata.
Parks & Nature
If you have a day to spare, going out to Sintra is a must. You will have a full day of hiking, with beautiful and fun trails, lots to see, but most importantly the Pena Palace; A Disney like Castle hidden in the forest.
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Pena Park og þjóðlega höllin
Estrada da PenaIf you have a day to spare, going out to Sintra is a must. You will have a full day of hiking, with beautiful and fun trails, lots to see, but most importantly the Pena Palace; A Disney like Castle hidden in the forest.
Shopping
Shopping, beautiful and historical street, where you will find all your upper-end stores. Great for a stroll as well.
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Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeShopping, beautiful and historical street, where you will find all your upper-end stores. Great for a stroll as well.
Essentials
Pingo Doce
1 R. João Saraivagreat for cheap and fresh groceries, 10 minute walk away