Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
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.
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Cantinho do Aziz
5 R. de 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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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
A Portuguese restaurant with good food, very varied menu and with an excellent price (5 euros). The menu includes the dish, a drink (wine, beer, water or juice), bread, dessert and coffee.
RC Restaurante
26 Calçada do ForteA Portuguese restaurant with good food, very varied menu and with an excellent price (5 euros). The menu includes the dish, a drink (wine, beer, water or juice), bread, dessert and coffee.
Also known as 'Tasca da Tininha'. In this Tasca, a traditional Portuguese restaurant, you will find a great food and you will hear an excellent Fado music.
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Páteo de Alfama
18 R. de São João da PraçaAlso known as 'Tasca da Tininha'. In this Tasca, a traditional Portuguese restaurant, you will find a great food and you will hear an excellent Fado music.
Also known as 'Tasca da Tininha'. In this Tasca, a traditional Portuguese restaurant, you will find a great food and you will hear an excellent Fado music.
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Tasca Do Chico
39 R. do Diário de NotíciasAlso known as 'Tasca da Tininha'. In this Tasca, a traditional Portuguese restaurant, you will find a great food and you will hear an excellent Fado music.
Drinks & Nightlife
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.
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
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
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
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
Sightseeing
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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Cristo Rei
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
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!
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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Torre de Belém
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)
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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Bahnhof 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.
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
Parks & Nature
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!
Shopping
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.
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.
Essentials
WashStation Alfama
115 R. dos RemédiosPharmacy Cruz de Malta
94 R. Jardim do TabacoPingo Doce
100 Rua da GraçaGetting Around
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