Bari & Stephen
Things To Do
Baixa-Chiado
Culture and Shopping Neighborhood What to see: *Praca do Comercio: Big square on the water *Elevator de Santa Justa: Famous elevator that takes you to Topo Chiado Where to eat: *Restaurants by Jose Avillez: Famous Portuguese chef *Bistro 100 Maneiras: Modern Portuguese *Alma: 1 Michelin star *Casa da Pasto: Modern Portuguese Where to shop: *Vida Portuguesa: Portuguese gifts *Claus Porto: Soaps and perfumes
Alfama
Historic Old Town Neighborhood What to see: * Castelo de Sao Jorge: Moorish Castle (Tip: Since this is at the very top, we’d recommend starting here and walking downhill from there) * Miradouro de Santa Luzia: View * Miradouro das portas do sol: View Where to eat: *Leopold: Tasting menu, four tables in the restaurant *Cruzes Credo: Casual restaurant for a quick bite *Casa do Leao: Traditional *Chapito a mesa: For the view *Os Gazeteiros: Tiny place, daily changing menu *Santo Antonio de Alfama: Typical Portuguese food
Bairro Alto
Boho Vibes and Nightlife What to see: *Fado: If you want to see a Fado performance, there are plenty of places to go around here Where to eat: *The Decadente: Local cuisine in an old townhouse *Esperanca: Pizza *Garrafeira Alfaia: Quick tapas and wine *Nannarella: Ice Cream *Time Out Mercado Da Ribeira: Time out market Where to drink: *Park Bar: Incredible bar *BA Wine Bar do Barrio Alto: Wine Bar *By the Wine: Wine Bar *Rive-Rouge: Lounge + Club *Food and Booze: Cozy joint for Portuguese street food and tequila Where to shop: *Cais Pimenta Rosa: Portuguese gifts and gourmet shop
Príncipe Real
Trendy and Upscale Neighborhood What to see: *Jardim Do Príncipe Real: Botanical gardens *Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara: Viewing point Where to eat: *A Cevicheria: Incredible ceviche *Insolito: Traditional Portuguese with a twist, mixology *Dona Quiteria: Intimate, traditional *Decadente: Swanky cocktails, hip Portuguese food *Tease: Cakes and coffee (cafe) *Bettina & Niccolo Carallo Cafe: Chocolate and coffee (cafe) *Lost in: Hippe vibes, views, small bites and cocktails *O Prego da Peixaria: Sandwich shop
Belém and LX Factory
Sightseeing and Artsy Complex Belem (Go for pastries and sightseeing) *Pasteis de Belem: Famous custard tarts, (be prepared for a line, go early) *Torre de Belem: Tower of Belem *Mosteiro dos Jeronimos: Monestary *Padrao dos Descobrimentos: Monument *Centro Cultural de Belem: Contemporary art museum LX Factory (Go for grungy-creative shops and restaurants) *Livaria Ler Devagar: Bookstore
Avenida da Liberdade
Central Avenue Where to eat: *Solar dos Presuntos: High-end, family setting *Fabrica Coffee Roasters: Great coffee and Paninis! *Pinocchio: Very old school Where to drink: *Red Frog: Speakeasy *Skybar: Rooftop bar in the Tivoli hotel
Day Trips to: Sintra and Cascais
Sintra: Day trip to the castles What to see: *Palacio da Pena *Castelo dos Mouros *Quinta da Regaleira Cascais: Day trip to the Beach Beaches: *Guincho beach Where to eat: *Fortaleza do Guincho (1* Michelin) *Monte Mar *Mar do Inferno