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Gandaia Club: Lisbon’s Dual Hotspot for Dining and Rooftop Vibes

Ann Abel — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:22:05 +0000

Don’t let the name confuse you: Gandaia Club is a pair of two separate venues, and both are open to the public. And while they occupy different corners of the Independente hotel, overlooking the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint at the edge of Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real, they’re nothing like what you might imagine a hotel restaurant or bar to be. The bigger half of the project is the Decadent Restaurant, in the space that used to be the […]

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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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Lisbon in June: Popular Saints, Sardines, and Street Parties

Greg Boegner — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:17:48 +0000

When June arrives in Lisbon, the city bursts into vibrant celebration. For an entire month, the streets come alive with music, dance, grilled sardines, and joyful gatherings in honor of the Popular Saints — with a special spotlight on Lisbon’s beloved St. Anthony. From 30 May to 30 June, it’s the most festive time of the year, and the city invites everyone to join in the fun. (Feature photo ©Elijah-Lovkof) The Festivities and Their Cultural Heartbeat These annual festas are […]

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BouBou’s Príncipe Real

Ann Abel — Thu, 25 May 2023 07:47:00 +0000

French-born (but with Portuguese roots) Alexis Bourrat and his Hungarian-British wife, Agnes Bourrat, came to Lisbon from London with hopes of putting their years of hospitality experience to work as consultants. That didn’t quite pan out, but what happened is something far better: their eclectic restaurant BouBou’s (get it?), in Príncipe Real. It is clearly a labor of love, with one or both of them working the floor every day, conveying a spirit of love and friendship for their guests. […]

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Palácio Ludovice Boutique Hotel in Bairro Alto, Lisbon

Ann Abel — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:05:58 +0000

In a city with its share of palace hotels, Palácio Ludovice stands out for its genuine history, thoughtful design, well-done wine program, and prime location. The Lisbon hotel takes up an entire block at the crossroads of Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Principe Real. The hotel occupies the former private residence of João Federico Ludovice, architect to King João V in the 18th century. The renovation, completed in 2022, preserved the original blue-and-white tiles, frescoes, and stucco ceilings while transforming them […]

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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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Pica-Pau – “Honest” Portuguese Recipes without Reinterpretations

Ann Abel — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:06:56 +0000

For all of the next-gen “Portuguese with a twist” places that have been making waves lately in Lisbon, there haven’t really been many spots to sample classical dishes in their most traditional form. That changed with the opening of Pica-Pau, the latest project from prolific chef Luís Gaspar (of Sala de Corte, among other restaurants), in a pretty space with a terrace in Principe Real. While the cooks at the new fashionable spots might be competing with one another (a […]

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Five Great Things to Love about The Vintage Hotel, Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:44:00 +0000

There are five great things to love about The Vintage Hotel in Lisbon. (OK, there are many great things, but let’s abbreviate the list in the interest of time.) Characteristics that stand out in this unique design hotel are its mid-century vibe, comfortable luxury, location, rooftop terrace and in-room, create-your-own gin & tonics! All combine to create a rich cosmopolitan texture to compliment your visit to Portugal’s capital city. Mid-Century Vibe From the first moment walking through the door and […]

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