Around the Castle of St. George’s (Castelo de São Jorge) in Lisbon, the tiny and partially restored ancient neighborhood of Santa Cruz do Castelo , is one of the most picturesque parts of Lisbon. Ageing residents are living here as well as younger people and there’s lots of luxury hotels. Mercearia Castello Cafe A bit tucked away on [...]
‘O Terraço’ is overlooking the river Tagus , 25 April bridge and the city. It’s a great place to sit and relax with sofas and armchairs, wonderful lounge-music, close to The Castle of St. Jorge. The most amazing view over Lisbon can be enjoyed from here! This cafe/bar is located on the terrace of the old Chão [...]
There are not many real Wine Bars in Lisbon and this is a special one! In ‘the Goliards’ cellar you will find a selection of wines that were discovered directly on the production site, after a lot of frantic visits to different regions in Portugal, France, Spain and Italy. They are unique wines, a lot of [...]
A ‘must-see’ when you visit Lisbon! Once an old grocery store, this 1900s style bar, 10 minutes walk from Bairro Alto ‘s nightlife is really unique! This is one of the most interesting and unusual decorated bars I’ve ever seen! A good start to Lisbon’s nightlife. You have to ring the doorbell, like in many [...]
A little bit hidden in a typical narrow Portuguese street you will find restaurant/bar ‘Merca Tudo’, located Rua do Merca-Tudo 4, near Largo Conde-Barão, in an historical building decorated with original azulejos (Portuguese tiles). A popular place by actors and artists. Soft background music like French chansons or jazz, create an atmosphere like being in a French bistro in [...]
No neighborhood in Lisbon is praised more in Fado music than Lisbons historical area Mouraria. Mouraria, Calçada de Santo André. This ‘Bairro‘ (neighborhood) is a maze of little, narrow streets, situated between Graça, Alfama and Costa de Castelo, given it’s name by the first Portugese king, Dom Afonso Henriques (1109 – 1185) , after Lisbon was taken over [...]
Restaurant ‘A Tasquinha’ (Little Tavern) is located in a beautiful neighborhood in the historic district of Lisbon just down the hill from Castelo de São Jorge. The taverns are the most typical and traditional restaurants in Portugal: tasty appetisers, irresistible cheeses, olives, salt cod rissoles with red pepper rice, sardines, fried lamb chops, bean stew, beef with [...]
Whether you’re gay or straight: ‘Side’ is a trendy meeting point in Rua da Barroca, open from 18:00 pm. Most bars open their doors much later in Bairro Alto. …..A few friends of mine enjoy a glass of wine…… Sebastien and Nelson Rua da Barroca, Bairro Alto, in June, the month of the Saints Festivities [...]
Rua da Atalaia, Bairro Alto in Lisbon at 02:00. Trendy 2-bedroom for rent in the heart of this area for people who love nightlife Bairro Alto in Lisbon is posssibly one of the best spots in Europe for a night out! Wander through the lanes of bars, fado houses and clubs – every night hundreds [...]
What a view! Certainly one of the favorite places of many Lisbon locals and visitors of the city. The entrance of Cafe Noobai is located on Miradouro (viewpoint) de Santa Catarina, also known as Adamastor. Cafe Noobai, view from the wonderful terrace overlooking the Tagus River This bar and restaurant in Lisbon is certainly worth a visit [...]
