Our 7 Favorite Bairro Alto Restaurants

Zé Varunca is one of the best restaurants in Bairro Alto to try dishes from the Alentejo region, like the Carne de Porco à Alentejana (pork with clams), pictured here.

Fancy a bite to eat in Bairro Alto? Check out our favorite restaurants in the area! There’s more than cheap beers and cocktails in Bairro Alto. This party district is also full of local restaurants and international eateries. From the famous steak-on-the-stone served at Cabaças to the delicious hummus of Tantura, we’re taking you to […]

Top 10 Things to Do in Lisbon at Night

Group of people sitting outside in Lisbon raising a small glass of bright orange wine or port

When it comes to nightlife, Lisbon delivers. There are many great things to do in Lisbon at night, whether you love dancing or prefer laid-back socializing with a few close friends. Multicultural, artistic, and progressive, it’s possible for anyone to find fun things to do. Here are our favorite nighttime haunts and activities. Experience fado […]

Ultimate Guide to Bairro Alto: Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink!

Glória lift going up to Bairro Alto Lisbon from Restauradores at night

Everyone in Lisbon has a different story about this neighborhood, but they’ll all agree that Bairro Alto has some of the best bars in Lisbon. A quiet residential neighborhood by day and bar hopping destination by night, Bairro Alto in Lisbon is a well-known area of the city. Its alternative entertainment vibe from the 1980s […]

Sunday Funday: The 7 Best Plans for Sunday in Lisbon

Lisbon Restaurants hidden in a neighborhood.

There’s never a dull moment in Lisbon, especially on the weekends. Fridays and Saturdays are for exciting nights out in the city, meanwhile Sundays in Lisbon offer a different, chill vibe. It’s the perfect day of the week to slow down, do some people watching, and appreciate the little things that make this city what […]

Lisbon Beaches: Do’s, Don’ts and Where To Go

Costa da Caparica is one of the top areas to find the best Lisbon beaches

When the first signs of summer appear, going to the beach immediately becomes part of everyone’s plans in Lisbon. The best Lisbon beaches aren’t in the city but are a short trip away. Jump on a car, a train, or a ferry, and you’ll be soaking up the sun faster than you realize it. Follow […]

The Best Seafood in Lisbon: The 8 Dishes You HAVE To Try

Garlic shrimp, a Lisbon seafood dish.

Portugal’s capital is one of the best cities on earth for fish and other delicacies from the sea. Don’t leave Lisbon without sampling some of the specialties. Portugal has a long coastline and a long history being seafarers. It’s no surprise that the Portuguese know all the best ways to cook fish and seafood. The […]

Cheers! Our Guide to Craft Beer in Lisbon

Fancy a craft beer in Lisbon? Quimera has 12 beers on tap to choose from!

Craft beer in Lisbon was once a rare sight, but the city is finally catching up with the rest of the world. The two ubiquitous lagers, Sagres and Superbock, no longer have the monopoly on beer. Craft beer in Lisbon is on the rise, and today there are at least nine microbreweries. Most of them are […]

Top 10 Best Bars in Lisbon to Grab a Drink

Pavilhão Chinês is one of the oldest bars in Lisbon, the bar's interior pictured here feels like a part of a museum.

Discover some of the best bars Lisbon has to offer. From old liqueur joints to fancy cocktail bars, just take your pick. You’ll find beer and wine in pretty much every Lisbon bar at affordable prices. But sometimes you want something different, maybe a cocktail or a glass of ginjinha, the delicious local liqueur. Whatever […]