Archive for the 'cafe' Category
If you like burlesque performances, glittering revue shows and cabaret a must-go place is bar “da Velha Senhora“ (Old lady’s bar) in Lisbon! Video: ‘Hallooooooooooooooooooo!” 2 beautiful ladies invite you to enjoy the show Bar ”da Velha Senhora” Cais do Sodré, Lisbon While eating traditional Portuguese snacks (“petiscos“) you can enjoy various artistic performances. This bar is in the same typical Portuguese [...]
Share on Facebook
March 23rd, 2013 | Posted in Architecture, Bars, cafe, Cais do Sodré, Clubs, Culture, DJ, Drinks, fado, favorite places, History, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Maps, Music, Remarkable, Tourist information, Video | No Comments
Portugal is famous for the beautiful coloured tin cans of tuna, squid and sardines from the brands Pinhais, Tricana or Ramirez. These cans serve as decoration in cafe/bar“Sol e Pesca “(Sun and Fishing), but are also intended for consumption. A nice idea! Cafe/bar “Sol e Pesca“, Lisbon decorated with lovely coloured fish tin cans This bar used to [...]
Share on Facebook
February 13th, 2012 | Posted in Bars, cafe, Cais do Sodré, Culture, Drinks, Fish, Food, History, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Maps, Remarkable, Tourist information | 1 Comment
Terrace ‘Portas do Sol’ (Gates to the Sun) has opened his doors in October 2009, in Lisbon’s historical center, close to the famous viewpoint (miradouro) with the same name, at Largo das Portas do Sol. A new terrace coffee , cocktail bar and restaurant, designed in a way to make full use of its exceptional location. The lounge [...]
Share on Facebook
October 12th, 2010 | Posted in Alfama, Azulejos, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, Culture, DJ, Drinks, favorite places, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Music, Romantic, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 8 Comments
Fábulas , located in Chiado Lisbon, is a combination of a restaurant, (cyber) café, wine bar and a unique gallery. There is an exhibition every other month. The month when there is no exhibition, there are various activities such as concerts or cinema cycles. March 2010. Fábulas is showing the latest wonderful works by a Polish artist, Joanna Latka (r), currently living [...]
Share on Facebook
April 6th, 2010 | Posted in cafe, Chiado, Lisbon city center, Maps, Remarkable, Restaurants, Tourist information | 1 Comment
Restaurant Marisqueira ‘Guarda Rio’, (Antigo Pavilhão da Guarda Fiscal, a former observation point overlooking the river Tagus) is located just near Cais do Sodré, Lisbon’s major bus, metro, train station and ferry terminal. The marisqueira (seafood in Portuguese) is unfailingly fresh, the waiters are very friendly. The location, right next to the river Tagus, is [...]
Share on Facebook
June 16th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Breathtaking views, cafe, Cais do Sodré, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Maps, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, Terrace | 3 Comments
Teatro Nacional Doña Maria II has a strange history, like a lot of historical buildings in Lisbon. It was built on the ruins of one of the city’s finest buildings, the Palácio dos Estaus, which had burned down and which had housed the court of the Holy Inquisition. The liberal revolution and the end of [...]
Share on Facebook
May 25th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, cafe, Culture, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Rossio, Theatre, Tourist information | 6 Comments
Les Mauvais Garçons is a very popular spot in Lisbon. It’s a small, cosy ”très-chic” cafe/restaurant in the heart of Lisbon’s famous Bairro Alto quarter. They serve delicious Spanish dishes like gaspacho and tortilhas, Italian (lasagna, spaguetti, also vegetarian) and Portuguese dishes inspired by the French cuisine. The charismatic owner David García González was born in Spain, [...]
Share on Facebook
May 17th, 2009 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, cafe, Drinks, Gay, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Restaurants, vintage | 1 Comment
Cool lounge bar in Lisbon with a laid-back vibe. Bicaense is very popular with a youthful and stylish, Portuguese crowd. Located on a rather steep street, Rua da Bica Duarte Belo, 38-42, Santa Catarina, climbed by the famous Bica funicular. Bairro Alto, nearby, is a fantastic area to explore the vibrant and alternative nightlife in Lisbon. The Bicaense [...]
Share on Facebook
April 14th, 2009 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, cafe, DJ, Lisbon by night, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Music, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants | No Comments
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 [...]
Share on Facebook
April 9th, 2009 | Posted in Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, History, Lisbon city with 7 hills, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Sightseeing, Walking around | 1 Comment
‘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 [...]
Share on Facebook
April 7th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, favorite places, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Tejo river, Terrace | 2 Comments
