Rua Nova do Carvalho in Lisbon, located behind the famous market near the river Tagus, was for decades known as a street in the city’s red light district with bars named after northern European capitals (like Copenhagen, Oslo or Roterdão , Rotterdam) to attract their sailors who stepped off their boats here. Bar ‘Pensão Amor’ Lisbon: wonderful drawings on the walls of [...]
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May 11th, 2012 | Posted in Baixa Chiado, Bars, Clubs, Culture, Disco, DJ, favorite places, History, Lisbon by night, Maps, Remarkable, Tourist information, Video, vintage | 4 Comments
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! Pavilhão Chines Lisbon: 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 [...]
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February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, cafe, History, Lisbon by night, Lisbon Historical Center, Principe Real, Remarkable, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants | 2 Comments
Enjoy the real fado while munching on freshly-fried cod pastries in the late afternoon in Tasca do Jaime, one of the most intriguing of Lisbon’s ‘tavernas’. Traditionally, the Fado houses are popular and a meeting spot for families and friends. Close to Lisbon’s legendary flea market ‘Feira da Ladra’ ‘Tasca do Jaime’ taverna Lisbon: real fado [...]
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April 30th, 2008 | Posted in fado, Graça, History, Maps, Music, Places to go | 5 Comments
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 [...]
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March 20th, 2008 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, DJ, Drinks, favorite places, Maps, Places to go, Restaurants, Santa Catarina, Terrace, Viewpoints Miradouros | 8 Comments
A Cervejaria is a ‘beerhouse’, where beer is produced (or used to be produced) and where you can eat as well. There are many cervejaria’s around Lisbon and the quality of the food is normally very good. ‘Portugalia’ restaurant on Avenida Almirante Reis (near Praça do Chile). Most Cervejaria’s have restaurant and a bar where [...]
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February 21st, 2008 | Posted in Bars, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Fish, Food, Lisbon city center, Restaurants, Seafood, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants | 1 Comment
Bairro Alto is a fantastic old neighbourhood in the center of the city. One of the oldest parts of town. Literally, Bairro Alto means ‘High neighbourhood’, as it is on top of one of the seven hills of Lisbon. It is a maze of narrow streets streets filled with old fashion and charming grocery stores [...]
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, Clubs, Gay, Music | 2 Comments
Many experts say this is one of the best clubs in Europe. A three floor building on a unique location along the river Tejo, near train station Santa Apolónia. After his succes with the Bairro Alto club Fragil, Manuel Reis used his experiences in creating this trendy hot spot together with associate John Malkovitch (yes, [...]
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Bars, Clubs, DJ, Lisbon by night, Music, Tourist information | 4 Comments
