Guidebook for Lisboa
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Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeLovely garden, great views, fresh salad/juice coffee shop.
Ascensor do Lavra
Fun way to reach Avenida da Liberdade (and useful uphill!)
Tartine
49 Av. 24 de JulhoAnother store with seriously good bread.
Celeiro Drogaria
65 R. 1º de DezembroBio/eco products.
Brio
1 Tv. do CarmoBio/eco products.
Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraAh, the croissants!
Brilliant concept; a food court so unlike what you've experienced before.
779 locals recommend
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoBrilliant concept; a food court so unlike what you've experienced before.
A Outra Face da Lua (Baixa)
22 R. da AssunçãoCoffeshop/vintage clothing store. An icon.
La Creperie da Ribeira
1A R. MoedaBest crepes.
Food Scene
Lovely cakes and German beer. Viewing of world cup soccer games in the biergarten at the back!
22 locals recommend
Goethe-Institut Lisboa
37 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaLovely cakes and German beer. Viewing of world cup soccer games in the biergarten at the back!
17th century neo-Moorish decor home to a restaurant with traditional Alentejo cuisine.
172 locals recommend
Casa do Alentejo
58 R. das Portas de Santo Antão17th century neo-Moorish decor home to a restaurant with traditional Alentejo cuisine.
Bica do Sapato
Av. Infante Dom Henrique Armazém B, Cais da Pedra, Santa ApolóniaDelicious food (not inexpensive, but worth the splurge!)
Santo António de Alfama
7 Beco São MiguelPortuguese tapas in the heart of Alfama.
Jardim dos Sentidos
3 R. da Mãe de ÁguaDelicious vegetarian food.
Yet another great place to have a drink with views over the downtown area; this is also a circus school if you're in the mood to learn an unusual skill!
417 locals recommend
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloYet another great place to have a drink with views over the downtown area; this is also a circus school if you're in the mood to learn an unusual skill!
Mú - Gelato Italiano
50 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaThe BEST ice cream! And so close to home!
Beautiful outdoor seating under mature trees and great vegetarian food and juices.
65 locals recommend
Restaurante Terra
15 R. da PalmeiraBeautiful outdoor seating under mature trees and great vegetarian food and juices.
Best kept secret; the restaurant at the top of the stairs offers good value healthy food (one dish only) in communal tables.
Instituto Macrobiótico de Portugal
5 R. AnchietaBest kept secret; the restaurant at the top of the stairs offers good value healthy food (one dish only) in communal tables.
Tasca Kome
57 R. da MadalenaAuthentic Japanese restaurant.
Very nice food, outstanding views, on the pricy side but worth the splurge. You can also just sit outside for a drink when the days get warmer.
106 locals recommend
Pharmacia
Very nice food, outstanding views, on the pricy side but worth the splurge. You can also just sit outside for a drink when the days get warmer.
Cool place for weekend brunch, serving steaks and fish on a Portuguese bun (bolo do caco).
42 locals recommend
O Prego da Peixaria
5a Praceta Prof. Alfredo de SousaCool place for weekend brunch, serving steaks and fish on a Portuguese bun (bolo do caco).
Casanova
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueTHE place to go for pizza - and the VIEW!
Have a yummy salad facing a lush wall garden (ask for a table outside).
35 locals recommend
Royale Café
29 Largo Rafael Bordalo PinheiroHave a yummy salad facing a lush wall garden (ask for a table outside).
Miss your spätzle or Wienerschnitzel?
This is the place; popular with families with kids.
50 locals recommend
Kaffeehaus
3 R. AnchietaMiss your spätzle or Wienerschnitzel?
This is the place; popular with families with kids.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful garden, including butterfly conservatory, fun to take the kids.
325 locals recommend
Botanical Garden of Lisbon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaWonderful garden, including butterfly conservatory, fun to take the kids.
Sightseeing
Moorish castle and main historical site not to be missed that will also please the kids.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloMoorish castle and main historical site not to be missed that will also please the kids.
Multicultural plaza with food from around the world; frequent free outdoor entertainment.
448 locals recommend
Martim Moniz station
Multicultural plaza with food from around the world; frequent free outdoor entertainment.
Who would have known that a train station is worth a special visit?
383 locals recommend
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroWho would have known that a train station is worth a special visit?
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroMr. Eiffel was here too.
After reaching Avenida da Liberdade with the Ascensor do Lavra, time to hop in another tram to reach Bairro Alto without breaking a sweat.
8 locals recommend
Taberna da Glória
2 Calçada da GlóriaAfter reaching Avenida da Liberdade with the Ascensor do Lavra, time to hop in another tram to reach Bairro Alto without breaking a sweat.
Arts & Culture
Popular concert venue; for show times, see http://www.coliseulisboa.com/agenda.aspx
87 locals recommend
Coliseu dos Recreios
96 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoPopular concert venue; for show times, see http://www.coliseulisboa.com/agenda.aspx
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar serving namesake (morello cherry) liqueur to neighbourhod drunkards and VIPs alike; a must see.
88 locals recommend
A Ginjinha
8 Largo São DomingosBar serving namesake (morello cherry) liqueur to neighbourhod drunkards and VIPs alike; a must see.
A romantic bar with wonderful river views; space heaters allow you to sit outside even during the winter.
68 locals recommend
Bairro Alto Hotel
2 Praça Luís de CamõesA romantic bar with wonderful river views; space heaters allow you to sit outside even during the winter.
LuxFrágil
Dance the night away!
Essentials
Eric Kayser Chiado
70 R. do CarmoSeriously good bread.