Casa do Cerro (Cerro da Piedade, Albufeira Jardim I, Albufeira) – this Moroccan-inspired nightspot is located on top of a hill at one of the main roads going into Albufeira. It acts as two places within the same locale: a lounge area on the terrace and a chill-out room indoors. With its ethnic atmosphere and […]
Artis (Rua do Diario de Noticias 95-97, Lisbon) — A cozy wine bar with wooden furnishings that give it a decades-old ambience. It serves a variety of “petiscos” (Portuguese “tapas”) and wines.
Fragil (Rua da Atalaia 128, Bairro Alto, Lisbon) — Fragil is really a bar with a small dance floor. It’s a landmark in Lisbon’s nightlife, as it was one of the city’s first clubs when it opened in 1983. Its popularity has dwindled, but still gets packed on Saturdays by a largely gay but essentially […]
Cinco Lounge (Rua Ruben A. Leitão 17A, Lisbon) — One of the city’s coolest spots with a relaxed yet sophisticated environment. It’s run by an experienced team that’s worked on Michelin-starred restaurants and Relais & Chateaux hotels, so the decor and service is expectedly top-notch. It serves strikingly original cocktails using fresh fruits as well […]
Aqua Lounge (Tivoli Marina, Portimão) — with contemporary decoration, a great outside terrace with views of Portimão Marina, the River Arade and the beaches of Ferragudo, the Aqua Lounge Restaurant & Bar (open since 2010, and located an hour’s drive west of Faro) is ideal for a great summer night out. With a relaxed atmosphere, […]
Sushicafé Avenida (Rua Barata Salgueiro 28, Lisbon) – this restaurant creates traditional Japanese meals made by chefs with extensive experience at similar restaurants around the world. The space is elegant and contemporary, divided into different ambiances, from the bar and dining area for faster sushi meals, to the more formal dining room lit in purple […]
Restaurante Adega Nova (Rua Francisco Barreto 24, Faro) – located close to the historic heart of Faro, this restaurant, which serves traditional Portuguese meals, offers house specialities, such as: Caldeirada de Peixe (fish stew), Massa com Lingueirão (pasta with razor clams), Feijoada de Buzinas (bean stew with sea-snails) and Feijoada de Chocos (cuttle-fish and bean […]
Restaurante La Cigale (Rua da Praia, Albufeira) – located 35 minutes west of Faro (via route N125), this restaurant (located at Olhos d’Água beach in Albufeira) draws in patrons interested in the seaside views. Typical items served there are clams a la Cigale, shellfish rice, steak with pepper sauce, sea bass, and a daily selection […]
Tavares (Rua da Misericórdia 37, Encarnação, Lisbon) – another upscale restaurant in Lisbon, this is perhaps the city’s oldest, since it opened in 1784. The menu here is inspired by the traditional meals of the region, brought to a new life by a crew of young and trendy chefs. From sole cooked in a champagne […]
Ria Formosa (Praça D. Francisco Gomes 2, Faro) – this restaurant offers an array of local and international dishes – from seafood to meat items like Carpaccio with Parmesan and Peppers. However, it’s best known for its wonderful view of the city of Faro, due to its location on the fourth floor of the Hotel […]