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Not Your Usual Sushi Counter: The Rowdy Joy of Kureiji Izakaya

Ann Abel — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:24:20 +0000

In a city where high-end sushi spots seem to be proliferating, it’s refreshing to find one that’s as much over a casual, even messy good time as Kureiji Izakaya. The bustling counter-service restaurant on one of the trendiest streets in Cais de Sodré quickly became a go-to for people who want a top-quality Japanese experience without all the seriousness and sanctimony. At the helm is chef João Francisco Duarte, who had already made a name for himself in sushi circles […]

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Top Cocktail Bars in Portugal

Greg Boegner — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:20:44 +0000

Portugal’s cocktail culture has reached new heights, with 12 bars across the country recognized on the Top Cocktail Bars Iberian Peninsula list. From sleek Lisbon speakeasies to creative coastal retreats and tropical Madeira gems, these venues showcase exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Three Stars Quattro Teste, Lisbon ★★★ A modern temple to mixology, Quattro Teste is Lisbon’s most acclaimed bar. A pair of bartenders, Marta Premoli from Italy and Alf del Portillo from the Basque region of Spain, opened this […]

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Best Rooftop Bars and Lounges in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:21:52 +0000

Some people say the best way to see the beauty of Lisbon is by riding Tram 28. Others suggest hiring a tuk-tuk and exploring the small streets of the old city. We’ve got a better and more relaxing idea. Let’s marvel at the spectacular views of the city while sipping a cool beverage across rooftop bars in Lisbon. With that, here is our list of Best Rooftop Bars and Lounges in Lisbon. BEST ROOFTOP BARS LISBON Park Bar Scene: Casual […]

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The George Pub – Lisbon’s First Traditional British Pub

Greg Boegner — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:02:00 +0000

The British and Portuguese have maintained, what many believe to be, the oldest friendship in history. Officially, it is called the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance, and it has been in effect since both countries signed the Treaty of Windsor in 1386. Since then, Brits have come to Portugal to enjoy the sun, wine and chicken peri-peri…and the Portuguese welcome them with open arms. A new bar/restaurant in Lisbon celebrates traditional British culture in a way that even Winston Churchill would enjoy. It’s […]

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Cheesy Bar – Fine Cheese & Tasty Cocktails in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:37:07 +0000

As the name suggests, Cheesy Bar is a celebration of cheese in its best possible sense: creamy, gooey, sharp, and funky goodness. And while the name might also seem to suggest some less favorable interpretations, the new bar, on a quiet street in Alcântara, is not gimmicky, kitschy, or contrived. Rather, it grew out of one Frenchman’s enduring fondness for cheese. Joris Lemaire, who helped launch BouBou’s and is now a partner in the chic Mona Verde, says, ‘Cheesy Bar […]

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Catch Me Rooftop Restaurant & Bar – Your Flight for Food and Fun

Greg Boegner — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:41:51 +0000

Catch Me is a new rooftop restaurant and bar in Lisbon, inviting you to “View, Drink, Taste, Live, Share and Dance.” With a cheeky concept, taking inspiration from the film Catch Me if You Can, Catch Me plays on airport themes and “changes in personality” resulting in a mischievous approach to shifting ambiances throughout the day and night, and even smile-inducing names for plates on the menu. Step on board for delightful flight, whether you’re there for lunch, afternoon coffee, […]

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18.68 Cocktail Bar, Lisbon

Ann Abel — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:01:18 +0000

Lisbon’s Bairro Alto Hotel has long had a reputation not only as a lovely place to stay but also as an excellent place for locals to eat and drink, from the Pasteleria (famed for its pasteis de nata) on the ground floor, to the BAHR restaurant and rooftop terrace above. Now the hotel has a swank new cocktail bar of the same caliber, 18.68. 18.68 pays homage to the history of its street-level space, what was once the oldest volunteer […]

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Monkey Mash – Cool Tropical Bar

Greg Boegner — Mon, 23 May 2022 18:30:26 +0000

Just when you thought a bar couldn’t get any better than Red Frog Speakeasy, the owners of that bar opened something completely different. Sure Red Frog continues to serve award-winning, Michelin star-quality cocktails in a hip, cosmopolitan setting. But sometimes, you need a little cha-cha-cha and ai-yai-yai in your life! Welcome to Monkey Mash! Monkey Mash, just off Avenida da Liberdade in Praça Alegria, is bright, colorful and festive. The motif is contemporary tropical. A vibrant mural by noted urban artist […]

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