Archive for the 'Drinks' 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 [...]
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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
When you travel to Lisbon it is a must to visit the legendary St. George’s castle. Walking from the beautiful Rossio square to Castelo de São Jorge, you will cross square Praça Martim Moniz. This is where the historic Mouraria neighborhood starts, nowadays a multicultural area. Enjoy a light meal and soft music here in the sun! Square Martim Moniz February 2013: Kiosk ‘A [...]
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February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Activities, Architecture, Children, Culture, DJ, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Markets, Mouraria, Music, Restaurants (cheap), Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, 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 [...]
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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
The ‘Clara Clara’ Cafe in Alfama Lisbon is a kiosk in the garden-terrace of Boto Machado (or Santa Clara), overlooking the Tagus (Tejo) River and the National Pantheon (Church of Santa Engracia), in the heart of Lisbon’s legendary flea market, Feira da Ladra, litt. thieves market. ‘Clara Clara’ kiosk cafe in the heart of fleamarket Feira da Ladra, [...]
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July 14th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, Breathtaking views, Children, Coffee culture/tea, Culture, Drinks, Feira da Ladra, flea market, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Markets, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Pantheon, Tejo river, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros | No Comments
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 [...]
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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
Even if you don’t stay in Lisbon’s boutique hotel Bairro Alto , you can take the tiny golden lift up to the sixth-floor roof terrace and enjoy amazing views by having a light lunch, or just an afternoon tea or a cup of coffee. March 2010, a cloudy day.. The roof terrace, giving long views [...]
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April 12th, 2010 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Breathtaking views, Chiado, Drinks, Lisbon city center, Rua Garrett, Sightseeing | 2 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, [...]
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May 17th, 2009 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, cafe, Drinks, Gay, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Restaurants, vintage | 1 Comment
Right on the leftside of the Rossio Station, close to the Restauradores square, you find Largo Duque de Cadaval. It is a bit hidden behind the recently-renovated Rossio train station, and full of sunny open-air cafes. This place is a good idea for a break or a romantic moment, a chat with some friends or [...]
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February 9th, 2009 | Posted in cafe, Drinks, Lisbon city center, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Romantic, Rossio, Rossio Station, Tourist information | 3 Comments
If you look for a nice and quiet café apart from all the noise and traffic after walking around in the Rossio area in Lisbon, this 100 years old cafe is really worth it to sit down and admire the place while enjoying your drink. Leitaria ‘A Camponeza’ is located at Rua dos Sapateiros, 155/157, [...]
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February 8th, 2009 | Posted in Azulejos, Baixa, cafe, Drinks, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Tourist information, Walking around | 1 Comment
If you like visit one museum during your stay in Lisbon make it the Gulbenkian. It’s the collection of the Armenian oil billionaire who made Lisbon his home. It covers everything from Egyptian to 20th Century art. Tea and lunchroom Versailles After visiting the Gulbekian Museum, a must-do is to go to the nearby and wonderful old [...]
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January 25th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, cafe, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Gulbenkian Museum, History, Lisbon city center, Museum, Places to go, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Tourist information, Walking around | 2 Comments
