Brewpub HopSin Colares: beer with a view
19/07/2020A few days after we visited microbrewery Dois Corvos, in Lisbon we found out that there’s been a new beer place in Colares, less…
A few days after we visited microbrewery Dois Corvos, in Lisbon we found out that there’s been a new beer place in Colares, less…
What do you do when you’re standing in the middle of Belém with two hungry kids, after a visit to the energy museum Central…
Many locals consider Pastelaria Mexicana to be the best pastelaria in town. Don’t be distracted by the ‘Mexicana’ part to think you can’t get…
Restaurant Horta is located in a unique location in Lisbon: Páteo Alfacinha. Here you can take a look at the typical districts of Lisbon…
If our friends hadn’t taken us to Refúgio do Ciclista, we would never have found this place. For more than 35 years I’ve been…
Hidden in the more touristy area of Chiado, restaurant Popular Do Capelo is a typical Portuguese place where many locals come to eat. Don’t…
We’re convinced it is always a good time for ice cream. After a visit to Quinta da Regaleira, on a sweltering hot day with…
In the mid 1930s, Ginginha do Carmo opened its doors for the first time to provide the locals with ginjinha. You will find this…
Lisboetas have a joke about the city of Porto: “The only good thing about Porto is the road to Lisbon”. But boy do we…
Restaurant O Viriato is a bit off the beaten track if you’re staying in the city centre of Cascais. But with an uphill walk…
A stone’s throw from the centre of Lisbon, about 10 minutes by taxi or Uber, you’ll find Lisbon’s most famous craft beer brewery: Dois…
If you spend Christmas holidays in Lisbon you will notice that in the average Portuguese family the Christmas party is not complete without a…
On the edge of the charming Praça das Flores you will find the lovely Pão de Canela café. Most of the café’s seats are…
One of the best things about having a travel blog about Lisbon is to discover special places and then actually not being able to…
MWith the arrival of São Martinho on November 11, you can see the chestnut sellers in the streets with their mobile carts, full of…
Perhaps one of the most beautiful views from a terrace is at Restaurante Zambeze. If you have visited Castelo de São Jorge this is…
If you’re as fond of pregos and shellfish as we are, then Restaurante Rui dos Pregos is definitely a place you must have been…
Do you like coffee? And do you want to get through your holiday in Lisbon without the stress of not knowing how to order…
There are many traditional restaurants in the centre of Lisbon. One of our favourites is restaurant Tascardoso. This small, rustic and informal restaurant is…
If you’re a meat lover then this restaurant is just the thing for you because restaurante O Talho (the Butcher) is completely focused on…
In practically every district of Lisbon you’ll find at least one branch of A Padaria Portuguesa. The first establishment was opened in 2010 with…
When we think of Pastelaria Alcôa, we don’t think of a traditional pastelaria with clattering coffee dishes and locals who order a bica en…
A hidden gem in the centre of Lisbon: tucked away in a narrow street in the Mouraria district you can find the Zé da…
As we said earlier, there are so many ice cream shops in Lisbon, it is difficult to choose which we like best. All of…
Bairro do Avillez is one of the newest hotspots located in Chiado and the most recent restaurants of famous chef José Avillez in Lisbon….
Pastelaria Orion is just around the corner from Ascensor da Bica on the busy road from the Chiado district towards Estrella. When you walk…
Even though Pastelaria Versailles is one of the oldest pastelarias in Lisbon, compared to the city centre of Lisbon this pasteleria is not super…
Chapitô à mesa is Lisbon’s circus school, which may not make you think about one of the most beautiful views of the city. But…
Ginjinha Sem Rival literally means Ginjinha without a rival. It’s funny that this little bar is called this way, because just a stone’s throw…
Less than 5 minutes walk from Sé Cathedral vind you will find the supermarket Prado Mercearia. The idea for the shop (or should we…
If you want a unique experience in Lisbon’s nightlife, head on over to Pavilhão Chinês. This is probably one of the most bizarre bars…
Directly below Pastelaria Gregório you’ll find Fábrica de Queijadas – Recordação de Sintra. This is the factory to be if you want to taste…
Hidden just behind the Rossio Arco is Merendinha do Arco, a restaurant where, despite the many tourists in this part of the city, you…
The relaxed Pub Lisboeta, is a lovely little pub where you can catch your breath from a (mid)day of strolling through the city of…
** Update May 2019 Due to the poor health of the owner, the restaurant is permanently closed ** Looking for typical Portuguese food in…
Discovering new, surprising places in Lisbon is one of our favourite activities during our trips to this beautiful city. On the edge of the…
Portugal is of course best known for its excellent wines and all kinds of (often home-distilled) spirits. But the last years the craft beer…
At Frankie you don’t just eat a hot dog. This is the place every hot dog lover in the world dreams about! Frankie is…
Most people know this about the Bairro Alto district: the later it gets, the more noise it produces. Loud music from bars or people…
Since May 2018 there is a new “rooftop” bar in Lisbon. And we love that! Drinks, views, relaxed atmosphere, so we had to visit…
A visit to Doca de Santo Amaro has been on my list for a long time, but no matter how often we drove past…
Restaurante Pharmacia is located in a former hospital in the Santa Catarina district. The restaurant shares the property with Museu da Farmácia (Pharmacy Museum)….
We love the Bacalhau pastries that you can usually get at any pastelaria. This is something different though, Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau…
There is nothing Portuguese about Tease. If you’ve had enough of typical Portuguese sweetness and you’re craving for a ‘normal’ pie, then Tease is…
Restaurante Central is a place where I (and my family) have been coming for years now, and it has never disappointed me. Well, maybe…
Just like the eponymous church, Igreja de São Roque, just down the street, you won’t suspect that you’re walking past a gem when you…
The sound of coffee cups and saucers clattering together as a result of cleaning up the dishes reminds me a lot of those real…
There is always a queue at Nannarella. Which is no wonder, because the ice cream there is simply delicious. This ice cream shop has…
Bettina & Niccolo Corallo have a great passion for coffee and chocolate and have combined these two delicacies in their down to earth coffee…
If you come to Lisbon to do some shopping, then Embaixada is definitely a place that you shouldn’t miss. At this moment this beautiful…