Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
This family run restaurant serves quality portuguese home-style cooking. Fair and reasonable honest prices. Highly recommended. (metro: Chiado or Tram 28)
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Velho Macedo
117 R. da Madalena This family run restaurant serves quality portuguese home-style cooking. Fair and reasonable honest prices. Highly recommended. (metro: Chiado or Tram 28)
Este Oeste
1449 - 003 Praça do ImpérioThere is only one place to go for seafood. Here the seafood is so fresh it swims its way to your plate. (Tram: 15)
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Nunes Real
172 R. Bartolomeu Dias There is only one place to go for seafood. Here the seafood is so fresh it swims its way to your plate. (Tram: 15)
The hippest restaurant in Lisbon for over a decade is still the place to see and be seen. Co-owned by actor John Malkovich and has remained popular. (Metro Santa Apolónia)
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Bica do Sapato
Av. Infante Dom Henrique Armazém B, Cais da Pedra, Santa Apolónia The hippest restaurant in Lisbon for over a decade is still the place to see and be seen. Co-owned by actor John Malkovich and has remained popular. (Metro Santa Apolónia)
Pap'Açorda
49 Av. 24 de JulhoOne of 3 restaurants in Lisbon with a Michelin Star! José Avilez will take your tastebuds on a journey. Well worth the visit for a treat or a special dinner. (Metro: Chiado or Tram 28)
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Belcanto
10A R. Serpa Pinto One of 3 restaurants in Lisbon with a Michelin Star! José Avilez will take your tastebuds on a journey. Well worth the visit for a treat or a special dinner. (Metro: Chiado or Tram 28)
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloEleven
Parque Eduardo VIIGastronomical delight from the same chef that brought the Michelin starred Belcanto to Lisbon. Beautifully decorated with an exceptional menu. Expect to pay accordingly. (Metro: Chiado or Tram 28)
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Cantinho do Avillez
7 R. Duques de Bragança Gastronomical delight from the same chef that brought the Michelin starred Belcanto to Lisbon. Beautifully decorated with an exceptional menu. Expect to pay accordingly. (Metro: Chiado or Tram 28)
Feitoria
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoLa Puttana
70 R. Nova do CarvalhoTaberna Moderna
18A Rua dos BacalhoeirosTraditional Portuguese dishes. Prices are reasonable and is one of the few restaurants in Bairro Alto open at lunchtime. (Tram 28)
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Restaurante Fidalgo
27 R. da BarrocaTraditional Portuguese dishes. Prices are reasonable and is one of the few restaurants in Bairro Alto open at lunchtime. (Tram 28)
Drinks & Nightlife
This swish 'n swanky Gin Bar is just around the corner. They serve excellent food and you can literally stumble home. It sits next to the 15th century "Casa dos Bicos". Metro: (Terreiro do Paço)
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Main Lisbon
68 Av. 24 de Julho This swish 'n swanky Gin Bar is just around the corner. They serve excellent food and you can literally stumble home. It sits next to the 15th century "Casa dos Bicos". Metro: (Terreiro do Paço)
Fuddy duddy bar with old world decor. Its not trying to be vintage, it is vintage! Lots of eye candy and worth a quick visit. Pool tables may tempt you to stay a little longer.
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Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VFuddy duddy bar with old world decor. Its not trying to be vintage, it is vintage! Lots of eye candy and worth a quick visit. Pool tables may tempt you to stay a little longer.
Fishing shop turned into a bar, in this recently trendy area of Lisbon. (Metro: Cais do Sodre or a short walk from Bairro Alto)
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Sol e Pesca
44 R. Nova do CarvalhoFishing shop turned into a bar, in this recently trendy area of Lisbon. (Metro: Cais do Sodre or a short walk from Bairro Alto)
In a street full of bars and clubs (Pensão do Amor and Bar da Velha Senhora are worth a visit too), Jamaica is a classic. (Metro: Cais do Sodre or a short walk from Bairro Alto)
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Jamaica
1 R. Nova do CarvalhoIn a street full of bars and clubs (Pensão do Amor and Bar da Velha Senhora are worth a visit too), Jamaica is a classic. (Metro: Cais do Sodre or a short walk from Bairro Alto)
Huge place on the riverside to go for cool music and dance. (Metro: Sta. Apolónia)
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LuxFrágil
Huge place on the riverside to go for cool music and dance. (Metro: Sta. Apolónia)
Sightseeing
Stunning views over the city. Best visited during a sunset. (Alfama, Tram 28)
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloStunning views over the city. Best visited during a sunset. (Alfama, Tram 28)
12th century Romanesque style building and the oldest church in the city. (Tram 28)
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Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da Sé12th century Romanesque style building and the oldest church in the city. (Tram 28)
Breath-taking views over the river Tagus estuary, half-way to the castle. (Tram 28)
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Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaBreath-taking views over the river Tagus estuary, half-way to the castle. (Tram 28)
Undoubtedly Lisbon's finest view! Hands down. Easy to get to from the end of tram 28.
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteUndoubtedly Lisbon's finest view! Hands down. Easy to get to from the end of tram 28.
Designed by Eiffel, elevator takes passengers between the downtown and uptown shopping districts. Its adjacent to the Carmo Convento destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Great lookout. (Metro: Chiado)
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Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroDesigned by Eiffel, elevator takes passengers between the downtown and uptown shopping districts. Its adjacent to the Carmo Convento destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Great lookout. (Metro: Chiado)
This monument marks the spot where the discoverers like Vasco da Gama departed to the far east. (Tram 15)
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Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Av. BrasíliaThis monument marks the spot where the discoverers like Vasco da Gama departed to the far east. (Tram 15)
Historical fort defending the city. At the time it was built in the middle of the river. It now sits on the bank of reclaimed land. Not worth entering. (tram 15)
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Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaHistorical fort defending the city. At the time it was built in the middle of the river. It now sits on the bank of reclaimed land. Not worth entering. (tram 15)
Entertainment & Activities
Large concert hall and museum of the contemporary art as well as temporary exhibitions. Houses the Berardo Collection, our equivalent to the Tate Modern. (Tram 15)
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Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioLarge concert hall and museum of the contemporary art as well as temporary exhibitions. Houses the Berardo Collection, our equivalent to the Tate Modern. (Tram 15)
Located in the new part of town, it is a great afternoon or morning out for kids. (metro: Oriente)
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Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos ILocated in the new part of town, it is a great afternoon or morning out for kids. (metro: Oriente)
Lisbon Zoo is well kept. It is probably not as depressing as most zoos I've been to. (metro: Sete Rios)
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Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoLisbon Zoo is well kept. It is probably not as depressing as most zoos I've been to. (metro: Sete Rios)
Arts & Culture
One of Lisbon's most popular museums, the tile museum is well worth a visit, even though its a bit out of the way. (metro: Sta. Apolónia)
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusOne of Lisbon's most popular museums, the tile museum is well worth a visit, even though its a bit out of the way. (metro: Sta. Apolónia)
Lisbon's premier Classic Music and Arts Centre with cool relaxing gardens. (Metro: S. Sebastião)
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Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
45 A Av. de BernaLisbon's premier Classic Music and Arts Centre with cool relaxing gardens. (Metro: S. Sebastião)
Everything Else
Street flea market on saturday mornings. Go early. Fizzles out just after lunch time. Bargain hunter will enjoy the experience. (Tram 28)
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Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraStreet flea market on saturday mornings. Go early. Fizzles out just after lunch time. Bargain hunter will enjoy the experience. (Tram 28)
Shopping
Pingo Doce Supermarket is the closest little grocery to the apartment.
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Supermercado PINGO DOCE
Largo Chão do LoureiroPingo Doce Supermarket is the closest little grocery to the apartment.