Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
This is a relaxed place where you can have a continental brunch, browse through magazines and have Austrian cake. Free Wifi.
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Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaThis is a relaxed place where you can have a continental brunch, browse through magazines and have Austrian cake. Free Wifi.
Chapitô offers entertainment including dance and clownery. Here you can enjoy a stunning view while having some wine & petiscos (which are better than the full meals). Meal prices: medium.
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Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloChapitô offers entertainment including dance and clownery. Here you can enjoy a stunning view while having some wine & petiscos (which are better than the full meals). Meal prices: medium.
One of Lisbon's old markets which recently was refurbished and now also includes many food stalls that serve up typical Portuguese dishes. Meal prices: medium
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoOne of Lisbon's old markets which recently was refurbished and now also includes many food stalls that serve up typical Portuguese dishes. Meal prices: medium
My favourite place to enjoy Fado live music. Jaime and his family run this typical Fado restaurant in the heart of Alfama. For good seats you need to arrive at 20:30. Meal prices: medium
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Tasca do Jaime d'Alfama
40 R. de São PedroMy favourite place to enjoy Fado live music. Jaime and his family run this typical Fado restaurant in the heart of Alfama. For good seats you need to arrive at 20:30. Meal prices: medium
This is a typical cheerful eatery where Portuguese families enjoy grilled fish and meat. The tall waiter Fernando has a very dry sense of humour. Meal prices: cheap.
Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 16
16 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis is a typical cheerful eatery where Portuguese families enjoy grilled fish and meat. The tall waiter Fernando has a very dry sense of humour. Meal prices: cheap.
This Mozambiquan restaurant has been an institution in Mouraria for over 20 years. Try the chamboussas and the chicken from the grill. You'll often hear Kizomba music. Meal prices: cheap.
R. das Fontainhas A São Lourenço 3
3 Rua das Fontainhas A São LourençoThis Mozambiquan restaurant has been an institution in Mouraria for over 20 years. Try the chamboussas and the chicken from the grill. You'll often hear Kizomba music. Meal prices: cheap.
You'll never manage to taste all the Portuguese desserts, there are simply too many. But you can certainly make a go of it at this traditional cafe dating back to 1829.
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Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraYou'll never manage to taste all the Portuguese desserts, there are simply too many. But you can certainly make a go of it at this traditional cafe dating back to 1829.
Enjoy a posh Portuguese brunch with tea from the Azores overlooking the Tejo river. The palace terrace is surrounded by Bougainvillea flowers. Book in advance +351 218 886 150 Price: 18€ per person
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Palacete Chafariz d'El Rei
6 Tv. do Chafariz de El-ReiEnjoy a posh Portuguese brunch with tea from the Azores overlooking the Tejo river. The palace terrace is surrounded by Bougainvillea flowers. Book in advance +351 218 886 150 Price: 18€ per person
This is my favourite restaurant in Lisbon because it serves up delicious Portuguese food with a twist! Lovely atmosphere and craft beer. But be prepared to wait for a free table. Meal prices: medium.
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Cruzes Credo restaurant
29 Cruzes da SéThis is my favourite restaurant in Lisbon because it serves up delicious Portuguese food with a twist! Lovely atmosphere and craft beer. But be prepared to wait for a free table. Meal prices: medium.
Banca de Pau is a restaurant & store offering products from Portugal's north-eastern Transmontana region. Staff will give you advice about the best petiscos and wine to try. Meal prices: medium
Banca de Pau
38A R. Nova de São MamedeBanca de Pau is a restaurant & store offering products from Portugal's north-eastern Transmontana region. Staff will give you advice about the best petiscos and wine to try. Meal prices: medium
Everything Else
Lisbon's famous flea market takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You'll find old records, second-hand clothes, leather bags, maps... it's a great way to peak into the Portuguese past.
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Estación del Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraLisbon's famous flea market takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You'll find old records, second-hand clothes, leather bags, maps... it's a great way to peak into the Portuguese past.
Sightseeing
The closest viewpoint overlooking the river with a simple outdoor 'quiosque' for your morning coffee. Catch yellow 28 tram (beware of pickpockets) that takes you to Bairro Alto & Campo de Ourique.
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Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaThe closest viewpoint overlooking the river with a simple outdoor 'quiosque' for your morning coffee. Catch yellow 28 tram (beware of pickpockets) that takes you to Bairro Alto & Campo de Ourique.
Meeting point for the excellent Chill-Out Free Walking Tour which is run by local guides. No need to make reservations. There are two 3h walking tours every day. Check timings on their website.
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Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de CamõesMeeting point for the excellent Chill-Out Free Walking Tour which is run by local guides. No need to make reservations. There are two 3h walking tours every day. Check timings on their website.
A 25min ride with tram 15 from Praça do Comércio. Taste the original Pasteis de Belém & see the Monasterio and Modern Art museum. Plus, for street art & cool shops get off the tram at LX Factory (Sundays from 11am-6pm there is a second-hand market there too).
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Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaA 25min ride with tram 15 from Praça do Comércio. Taste the original Pasteis de Belém & see the Monasterio and Modern Art museum. Plus, for street art & cool shops get off the tram at LX Factory (Sundays from 11am-6pm there is a second-hand market there too).
From Praça do Comércio take tram 15 to Belém. From there hop on the ferry to Trafaria. Ask for Praia de São João, it's only a 30min walk. Eat with a seaview at Pé Nú beachclub. Check the last ferry!
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Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de JulhoFrom Praça do Comércio take tram 15 to Belém. From there hop on the ferry to Trafaria. Ask for Praia de São João, it's only a 30min walk. Eat with a seaview at Pé Nú beachclub. Check the last ferry!
Trains from Cais do Sodré to Cascais take 45min & cost €2.20 single. Great river views. Arrive early and between 8:00-17:00 get a free bike to cycle along the coast to windy Praia do Guincho (1h)
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Cascais
Trains from Cais do Sodré to Cascais take 45min & cost €2.20 single. Great river views. Arrive early and between 8:00-17:00 get a free bike to cycle along the coast to windy Praia do Guincho (1h)
Mountainous former residence of the royal family with palaces, castles and gardens. The train journey between Rossio station to Sintra takes 45min & costs €2.20 single. It gets colder in the evening!
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Sintra
Mountainous former residence of the royal family with palaces, castles and gardens. The train journey between Rossio station to Sintra takes 45min & costs €2.20 single. It gets colder in the evening!
Zapping tickets are valid for the ferry between Cais do Sodre - Cacilhas. Stroll along the river & enjoy a meal at restaurant Ponto Final. See Cristo Rei up close & take bus across the red bridge.
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Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rey
Avenida do Cristo ReiZapping tickets are valid for the ferry between Cais do Sodre - Cacilhas. Stroll along the river & enjoy a meal at restaurant Ponto Final. See Cristo Rei up close & take bus across the red bridge.
Arts & Culture
This is my favourite club in Lisbon. It's run by an artist group that hosts regular dance nights and has a gorgeous roof terrace. Arrive around 11pm the place closes early at 2am. Free entry.
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Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueThis is my favourite club in Lisbon. It's run by an artist group that hosts regular dance nights and has a gorgeous roof terrace. Arrive around 11pm the place closes early at 2am. Free entry.
Every Tuesday evening you can see 3 short films, plus meet the actors and directors. This is a free event. For more info search for Shortcutz.
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O Bom O Mau e O Vilao
21 R. do AlecrimEvery Tuesday evening you can see 3 short films, plus meet the actors and directors. This is a free event. For more info search for Shortcutz.
B.leza is a mythical African club with live music from Cape Verde, Angola and other lusophone countries. On Sundays at 6pm they offer dance classes for Kizomba. Check their FB for concerts
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B.leza
1 Cais GásB.leza is a mythical African club with live music from Cape Verde, Angola and other lusophone countries. On Sundays at 6pm they offer dance classes for Kizomba. Check their FB for concerts
This building is a hidden gem close to Rossio square - inside it appears like a richly decorated Moorish palace. The association is a meeting place for people from Alentejo who came to work in the capital. On Saturdays from 3.30pm there are typical concerts with Alentejo music and you can sample regional food in the downstairs tavern bar.
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Casa do Alentejo
58 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoThis building is a hidden gem close to Rossio square - inside it appears like a richly decorated Moorish palace. The association is a meeting place for people from Alentejo who came to work in the capital. On Saturdays from 3.30pm there are typical concerts with Alentejo music and you can sample regional food in the downstairs tavern bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
This romantic terrace overlooking the city is a popular hangout thanks to its kiosk café and fantastic views that go from the castle down to the river. Best place to enjoy a vinho verde at sunset!
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Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaThis romantic terrace overlooking the city is a popular hangout thanks to its kiosk café and fantastic views that go from the castle down to the river. Best place to enjoy a vinho verde at sunset!
Damas is a new restaurant that offers food creations with rich flavours. In the evenings it draws a young crowd for free concerts and DJ sets until 4am. Check their FB for events.
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Damas
60 R. da Voz do OperárioDamas is a new restaurant that offers food creations with rich flavours. In the evenings it draws a young crowd for free concerts and DJ sets until 4am. Check their FB for events.
A simple and cosy bar which is dedicated to live music. Everyone who enters is welcome to sing or play the several guitars displayed on the wall. It usually gets busy between 1am-3am.
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Tejo Bar
1A Beco do VigárioA simple and cosy bar which is dedicated to live music. Everyone who enters is welcome to sing or play the several guitars displayed on the wall. It usually gets busy between 1am-3am.
Shopping
This old shop is filled to the brim with lace and buttons boxes. In Baixa the streetnames still reflect the shops and workshops: sapateiros (shoemakers), douradores (gilders), correeiros (saddlers).
Rua da Conceição 91
91 Rua da ConceiçãoThis old shop is filled to the brim with lace and buttons boxes. In Baixa the streetnames still reflect the shops and workshops: sapateiros (shoemakers), douradores (gilders), correeiros (saddlers).
Turn back time and grab a classic Portuguese product as a gift. The prices are good. You can find typical soaps, toothpastes and gourmet products in retro packaging to take home.
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueTurn back time and grab a classic Portuguese product as a gift. The prices are good. You can find typical soaps, toothpastes and gourmet products in retro packaging to take home.
This old-fashioned shop has been offering cans of fish since the 1930s. The attraction is the precious colourful packaging, the mosaic stone floor and a wooden cash register.
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Conserveira de Lisboa
34 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis old-fashioned shop has been offering cans of fish since the 1930s. The attraction is the precious colourful packaging, the mosaic stone floor and a wooden cash register.
Gabrielle sells Portuguese artisanal pottery, vintage clothes, kitsch jewellery and other hand-selected beautiful curiosities in her small shop in Mouraria.
R. São Cristóvão 3
3 Rua São CristóvãoGabrielle sells Portuguese artisanal pottery, vintage clothes, kitsch jewellery and other hand-selected beautiful curiosities in her small shop in Mouraria.