Cafeína

Even though Cafeína is almost three decades old, it continues to be one of the trendiest restaurants in Porto. Located in a 19th-century manor house, Cafeína offers a flavourful combination of international and Portuguese cuisine in a cosy and classy atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.cafeina.pt

• E-mail:

  geral@cafeina.pt

• Address:

  Rua do Padrão 100, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 226 108 059

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 12:30pm–4pm / 7:30pm–midnight; Fri & Sat 12:30pm–4pm / 7:30pm–1am

Chez Lapin

Enjoy some Portuguese fare and other local specialities at this rustic and quirky restaurant, ideally located in the heart of Porto, with a pleasant outdoor terrace overlooking the Douro River.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/chezlapinporto

• E-mail:

  reservas@douroacima.pt

• Address:

  Rua dos Canastreiros 40-42, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 222 006 418

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12:30pm–11pm

Mal Cozinhado

Housed in a charming 14th-century building with stone walls, wooden beams, and a cave-like setting, Mal Cozinhado is a typical Portuguese restaurant that has been around for hundreds of years, and it was once frequented by the famous Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões. But, the main reason you should visit Mal Cozinhado is to experience the traditional Fado shows, which take place from Monday to Saturday from 9pm to midnight.

• Web:

  malcozinhado.com

• E-mail:

  reservas@malcozinhado.pt

• Address:

  Rua do Outeirinho 13, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 2 2208 1319

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu noon–3:30pm, Fri & Sat noon–10:30pm

Mauritânia

Seafood restaurant, a couple of minutes from Matosinhos Beach, which besides serving fresh seafood, such as clams, octopus, shrimp, lobster, and fish, also offers a few meat dishes. The "Bacalhau à Mauritânia" comes highly recommended.

• Web:

  www.restaurantesmauritania.com

• E-mail:

  mauritaniamatosinhos@gmail.com

• Address:

  Rua Brito e Cunha 119, Matosinhos

• Phone:

  +351 229 38 0635

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–3pm / 7pm–midnight

ODE Porto Wine House

Intimate and charming restaurant, in the historic part of Porto, serving Portuguese fare based on high-quality organic food from local products along with a comprehensive wine list.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/odewinehouse

• E-mail:

  reserve@odewinehouse.com

• Address:

  Largo do Terreiro 7, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 913 200 010

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 7pm–10pm

Praia da Luz

Praia Da Luz is both a restaurant and a beachside café. It offers everything from pancakes for breakfast, afternoon tea, seafood dishes, local cuisine, and even midnight snacks. In the summer, enjoy their beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, while in the winter, visitors can eat in front of a log fire.

• Web:

  www.praiadaluz.pt

• E-mail:

  praiadaluz@praiadaluz.pt

• Address:

  Rua Coronel Raúl Peres, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 226 173 234

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–2am

Baixa Bar

Baixa Bar, in downtown Porto, is both an elegant bar with Parisian-like outdoor seating and a buzzing nightclub featuring all kinds of music and a mirrored ball hanging from the ceiling. So whether you are in the mood for just a few drinks or a full-on night out with your friends, this place has got you covered.

• E-mail:

  baixa.bar@gmail.com

• Address:

  Rua de Cândido dos Reis 52, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 222 01 5855

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6am–4am

Bar Labirintho

Alternative bar/art gallery/playhouse/concert hall featuring an eclectic music selection, several unique rooms, and a back garden--great for socializing and enjoying the hot summer Portuguese nights.

• E-mail:

  labirintho@icloud.com

• Address:

  Rua Nossa Senhora de Fatima 334, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 22 600 7023

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9pm–1am

Café Candelabro

Cosy and artsy café, wine bar, and bookshop boasting a bohemian vibe, calm music, dim lighting, and outdoor seating. Café Candelabro was built in a former bookshop, and although the space was restored, it still kept some of its original identity, such as the floor with black and white mosaics as well as its tables and chairs. Here, besides buying books, you can also sell used titles, or even take one with you to the table to enjoy it--most of them are about photography and cinema.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/cafecandelabro

• Address:

  Rua da Conceição 3, Porto

Hot Five Jazz & Blues Club

Live music club playing jazz and blues, right in the heart of Porto, in an intimate and pleasant atmosphere.

• Web:

  hotfive.pt

• Address:

  Rua de Guerra Junqueiro 495, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 934 328 583

Passos Manuel

Old movie theatre turned into a concert hall, bar, and disco. Visit their Facebook page for a full list of upcoming events.

• E-mail:

  geral.passosmanuel@gmail.com

• Address:

  Rua Passos Manuel 137, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 22 205 8351

Pipa Velha Petisqueira

One of the oldest bars in the city, the Pipa Velha Petisqueira has been open in downtown Porto since 1981. The walls are decorated with old posters and newspapers that count a little bit of Porto’s history, while the music is a blend of alternative rock and indie.

• Address:

  Rua das Oliveiras 75, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 22 208 2025

• Opening hours:

  Daily 5pm–4am

Café Guarany

Café Guarany is known as the musician’s café. This is due to the artistic atmosphere that has existed since its founding in 1933. Today, besides serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, it also hosts regular fado nights.

• Web:

  www.cafeguarany.com

• Address:

  Avenida dos Aliados 85/89, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 223 321 272

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–11:45pm

Café Majestic

Café Majestic is claimed to be not just any café: it is an essential stop on any visitor’s sightseeing itinerary. Voted in 2011, the sixth most beautiful cafe in the world, Café Majestic was founded in 1921, and it still retains the original flamboyant glamour of the roaring 1920s, decadently decorated with marble walls, cherubs, and gilded mirrors.

• Web:

  www.cafemajestic.com

• E-mail:

  info@cafemajestic.com

• Address:

  Rua Santa Catarina 112, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 22 200 3887

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–11:30pm

Lais de Guia

Seaside bar and restaurant, located at Matosinhos beach, featuring a diversified drinks menu, tasty cuisine with Portuguese and international inspirations, good music, and a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.laisdeguia.pt

• Address:

  Avenida General Norton de Matos 369, Matosinhos

• Phone:

  +351 966 741 757

Praia Da Luz

Praia Da Luz is both a restaurant and a beachside café. It offers everything from pancakes for breakfast, afternoon tea, seafood dishes, local cuisine, and even midnight snacks. In the summer, enjoy their beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, while in the winter, visitors can eat in front of a log fire.

• Web:

  www.praiadaluz.pt

• Address:

  Rua Coronel Raúl Peres, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 226 173 234

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–2am

Tavi — Confeitaria da Foz

Gorgeous cafe and restaurant serving sweet and savoury pastries, cakes, and a simple and light lunch menu in a beautiful location overlooking the ocean.

• Web:

  www.tavi.pt

• E-mail:

  clientes@tavi.pt

• Address:

  Rua da Senhora da Luz 363, Porto

• Phone:

  +351 22 618 0152