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Cusco in Gaia: Vibrant Peruvian Flavors, Porto Roots, and a Douro River View

Greg Boegner — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:47:54 +0000

Sitting high above Vila Nova da Gaia, with a front-row view across the Douro River to Porto’s Ribeira and the iconic Luís I Bridge, Cusco feels like a destination in its own right. This cosmopolitan restaurant and cocktail bar, located on the top floor of the Hilton Porto Gaia, delivers a sophisticated setting for a special evening—whether you come for sunset drinks or settle in for a full South American–inspired dinner with Portuguese flair. From the moment you step inside, […]

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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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Ruby Rosa Speakeasy Rooftop Bar in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:52:36 +0000

High above the calçada streets of Baixa, where history and modernity swirl in the air of the Tagus, is a special place where Lisbon’s bon vivants know to go: Ruby Rosa Speakeasy Rooftop Bar. Perched on the seventh floor of the swanky Lisbon Art Stay Hotel, Ruby Rosa isn’t just a rooftop bar—it’s a hidden sanctuary of mystique, mixology, and mesmerising views. You won’t find Ruby Rosa with a neon sign or streetfront entrance. Instead, it reveals itself only once […]

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The Argo Cocktail Bar at the Tivoli Vilamoura Marina

Greg Boegner — Fri, 24 May 2024 12:18:06 +0000

There is no lack of bars, pubs and restaurants serving adult beverages in the popular Vilamoura Marina. Yet, for those seeking a more genteel and sophisticated spot, the Argo Cocktail Bar is an oasis for cocktail enthusiasts and the central Algarve social set. The Argo is (literally) above the crowded waterfront entertainment complex on the first floor of the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Hotel. Inside, the ambiance is cosmopolitan with wave-inspired designs, rich hues, and a seamless blend of satin and […]

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Imprensa Oyster & Cocktail Bar, Lisbon

Ann Abel — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:12:49 +0000

By the end of 2022, oyster bars had become popular in Lisbon. But three years ago, when the five bartender-founders of Imprensa had the idea to open a “Brooklyn-style” oyster bar, the concept was all but unheard-of. They stuck with it—the original signature cocktails and cool vibe probably didn’t hurt—and now that oysters have caught on in the capital, Imprensa still remains one of the best places to eat them. And it’s become so popular that it was able to […]

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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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Bar Ganda at JNcQUOI Asia, Lisbon

Ann Abel — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:49:55 +0000

Ever since it opened, JNcQUOI Asia has been one of Lisbon’s most fashionable dining rooms. It’s always been a joy to step off of Avenida da Liberadade and be transported into an exotic Far East fantasyland. That’s even more true than ever with the new Bar Ganda, a refurbished and reconceived space within the restaurant. Designed by architect Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the all-day space—great for meeting friends, working remotely, or enjoying a meal or a cocktail while listening to a DJ—is […]

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Peru Meets Asia at El Clandestino in Cascais

Maria João Proença — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:18:16 +0000

After four years in Lisbon, the El Clandestino restaurant has set sail towards the charming Cascais village. Good music, quality food, and a lively atmosphere that lasts all night long: this is what the new El Clandestino, located in Cascais – a short 20 minutes away from Lisbon, proposes. The menu, signed by Chef Teófilo Quiñones and his Michelin star-experienced Peruvian team, joins Peru and Asia together. Sirloin sautéed in the Wok; Pepper sirloin with raisins, Port wine, and asparagus; […]

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