Guidebook for Lisbon

Sandra And Gonçalo
Sandra And Gonçalo
Guidebook for Lisbon

Food Scene

Lisbon's newly renovated gourmet food market. Fantastic place to grab some quality portuguese fast food or to shop for fresh supplies. Open till late and not to be missed for foodies.
Frutos Secos no Mercado
50,1200 R. Ribeira Nova
Lisbon's newly renovated gourmet food market. Fantastic place to grab some quality portuguese fast food or to shop for fresh supplies. Open till late and not to be missed for foodies.
There is only one place to go for seafood. Here the seafood is so fresh it swims its way to your plate. Av. Almirante Reis nº1 - H (Metro: Intendente or Tram 28 to Martim Moniz)
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Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. Reis
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There is only one place to go for seafood. Here the seafood is so fresh it swims its way to your plate. Av. Almirante Reis nº1 - H (Metro: Intendente or Tram 28 to Martim Moniz)
Gastronomical delight from the same chef that brought you Michelin starred Belcanto. Beautifully decorated with an exceptional menu. Expect to pay accordingly. (Metro: Chiado, Tram: 28)
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Cantinho do Avillez
7 R. Duques de Bragança
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Gastronomical delight from the same chef that brought you Michelin starred Belcanto. Beautifully decorated with an exceptional menu. Expect to pay accordingly. (Metro: Chiado, Tram: 28)
One of 3 restaurants in Lisbon with a Michelin Star! Be prepared, the Chef, José Avilez will take your tastebuds on a journey. (Metro: Chiado, Tram: 28)
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Belcanto
10A R. Serpa Pinto
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One of 3 restaurants in Lisbon with a Michelin Star! Be prepared, the Chef, José Avilez will take your tastebuds on a journey. (Metro: Chiado, Tram: 28)
This is one of my favourite restaurants in Lisbon! Serves quality Portuguese home-style fair and reasonable honest prices. Very highly recommended. (Tram 28)
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This is one of my favourite restaurants in Lisbon! Serves quality Portuguese home-style fair and reasonable honest prices. Very highly recommended. (Tram 28)
One of the best places fora budget Lazy Sunday Brunch in Lisbon. This place oozes coolness and character. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)
The Independente Hostel & Suites
83 R. de São Pedro de Alcântara
One of the best places fora budget Lazy Sunday Brunch in Lisbon. This place oozes coolness and character. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)
Tram 15 from Santos. Alight at Calvario. Rail Underpass at Alcantara Mar Railway station. Great selection of restaurants in the marina and a fantastic view of our bridge. (Tram 15)
Restaurante Espalha Brasas.
Tram 15 from Santos. Alight at Calvario. Rail Underpass at Alcantara Mar Railway station. Great selection of restaurants in the marina and a fantastic view of our bridge. (Tram 15)
Good food, great atmosphere but not cheap. Recommended. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
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Restaurante Bota Alta
37 Tv. da Queimada
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Good food, great atmosphere but not cheap. Recommended. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
One of our favorites. Hearty food where the locals go for dinner. Highly recommended. Medium price range. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
R. da Barroca 24
24 Rua da Barroca
One of our favorites. Hearty food where the locals go for dinner. Highly recommended. Medium price range. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
Good for a lazy lunch, right next to the Opera House, has a pleasant al fresco dining area. Sip your glass of vinho verde and watch the trams roll by... (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
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Café No Chiado
10 a Largo Picadeiro
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Good for a lazy lunch, right next to the Opera House, has a pleasant al fresco dining area. Sip your glass of vinho verde and watch the trams roll by... (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
Good views, friendly staff, limited but tasty menu and a perfect place to grab some late night drinks. (Tram 28)
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Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do Castelo
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Good views, friendly staff, limited but tasty menu and a perfect place to grab some late night drinks. (Tram 28)
Good restaurant oozing atmosphere and many (in)famous patrons. Reasonable food, good service in a romantic location. Stick to fish for a safe option.
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Santo António de Alfama
7 Beco São Miguel
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Good restaurant oozing atmosphere and many (in)famous patrons. Reasonable food, good service in a romantic location. Stick to fish for a safe option.
This is the number 1 restaurante in Lisbon. Hands down. Friendly family service in a non-tourist area of town, serving locals and character for over 30 years. (Tram 15 + short walk)
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Solar dos Nunes
68 R. dos Lusíadas
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This is the number 1 restaurante in Lisbon. Hands down. Friendly family service in a non-tourist area of town, serving locals and character for over 30 years. (Tram 15 + short walk)
An institution among the bohemians, artists and poets in the 1920s and 30s. Interesting period decoration. Great for a cuppa outdoors and watching the world go by. (Metro: Chiado; Tram 28)
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1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. Garrett
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An institution among the bohemians, artists and poets in the 1920s and 30s. Interesting period decoration. Great for a cuppa outdoors and watching the world go by. (Metro: Chiado; Tram 28)
One of Lisbon's more popular cafes with wonderful art nouveaux interiors in LIsbon's most charming square. Great for a coffee or even some lunch. (Metro Rossio or Tram 28 + a short walk)
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Nicola
24 Praça Dom Pedro IV
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One of Lisbon's more popular cafes with wonderful art nouveaux interiors in LIsbon's most charming square. Great for a coffee or even some lunch. (Metro Rossio or Tram 28 + a short walk)
Pick up a typical Portuguese custard tart here. Very popular and fresh out the oven. This is where they were first created by a group of bored nuns. (Tram: 15)
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de Belém
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Pick up a typical Portuguese custard tart here. Very popular and fresh out the oven. This is where they were first created by a group of bored nuns. (Tram: 15)
Just to the right of Santa Catarina lookout, this great little bar serves food with great views over the river and the city. Great for a lazy afternoon in the company of a book. (Tram: 28)
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Noobai
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Just to the right of Santa Catarina lookout, this great little bar serves food with great views over the river and the city. Great for a lazy afternoon in the company of a book. (Tram: 28)
Fishing shop turned into bar, in this recently trendy area of Lisbon. (Metro C. do Sodre, Tram 15, Short walk)
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Sol e Pesca
44 R. Nova do Carvalho
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Fishing shop turned into bar, in this recently trendy area of Lisbon. (Metro C. do Sodre, Tram 15, Short walk)
To listen to women wail to Fado, this is your hang out.
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Clube de Fado
94 R. de São João da Praça
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To listen to women wail to Fado, this is your hang out.
Good restaurant close to the apartment serving portuguese and international cuisine (Walking distance)
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A Travessa
12 Tv. do Convento das Bernardas
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Good restaurant close to the apartment serving portuguese and international cuisine (Walking distance)
Excellent taverna serving typical portuguese tapas, soups and specialises in Chorizo rolls. Open till late (Walking distance)
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A Merendeira
54 Av. 24 de Julho
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Excellent taverna serving typical portuguese tapas, soups and specialises in Chorizo rolls. Open till late (Walking distance)
Tired of Portuguese food? Try Qosqo for a taste of exotic Peruvian cuisine with friendly service and affordable prices. Walk to Santos and catch Tram 15 to Praça do Comércio.
Qosqo
26A Rua dos Bacalhoeiros
Tired of Portuguese food? Try Qosqo for a taste of exotic Peruvian cuisine with friendly service and affordable prices. Walk to Santos and catch Tram 15 to Praça do Comércio.
Great new neighbourhood restaurant with excellent critical reviews and a lively atmosphere. Pop int Taberna Moderna a few doors away for pre or post dinner gin. Tram 15 to Praça do Comércio.
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Maria Catita
30 Rua dos Bacalhoeiros
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Great new neighbourhood restaurant with excellent critical reviews and a lively atmosphere. Pop int Taberna Moderna a few doors away for pre or post dinner gin. Tram 15 to Praça do Comércio.

Sightseeing

If you are looking for upmarket shopping, Avenida da Liberdade is where you should head to find Prada, Gucci & Company. (Metro: Avenida)
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Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da Liberdade
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If you are looking for upmarket shopping, Avenida da Liberdade is where you should head to find Prada, Gucci & Company. (Metro: Avenida)
This was Lisbon's prime shopping district in its heyday. Today a little tatty, but still impressive with the arch at Comercio Square. Still a good place to grab breakfast at Casa Brasileira. (Tram 28)
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Rua Augusta
64 R. de São Nicolau
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This was Lisbon's prime shopping district in its heyday. Today a little tatty, but still impressive with the arch at Comercio Square. Still a good place to grab breakfast at Casa Brasileira. (Tram 28)
Large concert hall and musem of contemporary art as well as temporary exhibitions. Houses the Colecao Berardo, our equivalent to the Tate Modern. (Tram: 15)
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Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do Império
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Large concert hall and musem of contemporary art as well as temporary exhibitions. Houses the Colecao Berardo, our equivalent to the Tate Modern. (Tram: 15)
Beautiful view of the city and castle. Right next to the Gloria funicular, an attraction in its own right and a Lisbon icon. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)
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Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara
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Beautiful view of the city and castle. Right next to the Gloria funicular, an attraction in its own right and a Lisbon icon. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)
Named after our great poet. Pretty little square with trams buzzing around. Good for a pit stop or meeting place. (Metro: Chiado)
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Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de Camões
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Named after our great poet. Pretty little square with trams buzzing around. Good for a pit stop or meeting place. (Metro: Chiado)
Bica Funicular a typical Lisbon Scene... and a lively place at night to grab a drink (Tram: 28)
Calçada da Bica Grande
Calçada da Bica Grande
Bica Funicular a typical Lisbon Scene... and a lively place at night to grab a drink (Tram: 28)
A quiet lookout where youngsters hang out. It has a little cafe where you can have a refreshment. Noobai, the trendy little cafe is just to right of the belvedere. (Tram: 28)
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina
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A quiet lookout where youngsters hang out. It has a little cafe where you can have a refreshment. Noobai, the trendy little cafe is just to right of the belvedere. (Tram: 28)
Lisbon's largest basilica oppposite a quaint small park. On Tram route 28.
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Basilica da Estrela
Praça da Estrela
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Lisbon's largest basilica oppposite a quaint small park. On Tram route 28.
Antique shops. If a bit expensive. Try Avenida da Liberdade for an outdoor antique market on Sundays.
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Rua de São Bento
Rua de São Bento
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Antique shops. If a bit expensive. Try Avenida da Liberdade for an outdoor antique market on Sundays.
Historical fort defending the city. At the time it was build 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-tårnet
Av. Brasília
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Historical fort defending the city. At the time it was build in the middle of the river. It now sits on the bank of reclaimed land. Not worth entering. (Tram: 15)
This monument marks the spot where the discoverers like Vasco da Gama departed to the far east. (Tram: 15)
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Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Av. Brasília
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This monument marks the spot where the discoverers like Vasco da Gama departed to the far east. (Tram: 15)
In this manueline 15th century monastery are buried the explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama and the poet Luis de Camoes. The impressive vaulted ceilings are worth appreciating. (Tram: 15)
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Jerónimos-klosteret
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In this manueline 15th century monastery are buried the explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama and the poet Luis de Camoes. The impressive vaulted ceilings are worth appreciating. (Tram: 15)
Design by Eiffel, takes passengers between the downtown and uptown shopping districts. Its adjacent to the Carmo convent destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Great lookout. (Tram 15 or 28)
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Santa Justa heisheis
R. do Ouro
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Design by Eiffel, takes passengers between the downtown and uptown shopping districts. Its adjacent to the Carmo convent destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Great lookout. (Tram 15 or 28)
Undoubtedly, Lisbon's finest view! Easy to get to from the end of Tram 28 (L. Graça).
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo Monte
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Undoubtedly, Lisbon's finest view! Easy to get to from the end of Tram 28 (L. Graça).
16th Century Monastery and Church. Well worth a visit. Especially since it can be combined with the flea market on Saturday mornings. (Tram: 28)
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Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
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16th Century Monastery and Church. Well worth a visit. Especially since it can be combined with the flea market on Saturday mornings. (Tram: 28)
One of Lisbon's finest views over the old city. Great views over the river Tagus estuary and its half-way to the castle. (Tram: 28)
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Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa Helena
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One of Lisbon's finest views over the old city. Great views over the river Tagus estuary and its half-way to the castle. (Tram: 28)
12th century Romanesque style building and the oldest church in the city. (Tram 28)
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Lisboa katedral
1 Largo da Sé
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12th century Romanesque style building and the oldest church in the city. (Tram 28)
Stunning views over the city. Best visited during a sunset. 10 minute walk away if you are adventurous to finding some short-cuts. Tram: 28
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
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Stunning views over the city. Best visited during a sunset. 10 minute walk away if you are adventurous to finding some short-cuts. Tram: 28
Catch trains to the beaches of Carcavelos, Estoril or Cascais. Cascais is a small seaside town worth spending half day. (Short walk from flat)
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Santos station
Avenida 24 de Julho
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Catch trains to the beaches of Carcavelos, Estoril or Cascais. Cascais is a small seaside town worth spending half day. (Short walk from flat)

Parks & Nature

Lisbon's new trendy shopping district awash with local designer stores, furniture shops, a beautiful garden and relaxing cafés. Don't miss Embaixada: a 19th century designer shopping mall! (No Metro)
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Jardim do Principe Real
Praça do Príncipe Real
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Lisbon's new trendy shopping district awash with local designer stores, furniture shops, a beautiful garden and relaxing cafés. Don't miss Embaixada: a 19th century designer shopping mall! (No Metro)

Shopping

Great little design shop with lots of classic vintage Portuguese brands and small gifts. Well worth a browse. (Metro: Chiado, Tram: 28)
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina Manique
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Great little design shop with lots of classic vintage Portuguese brands and small gifts. Well worth a browse. (Metro: Chiado, Tram: 28)
Worldwide famous canned fish. Conserveira de Lisboa is a short walk from the apartment and is one of it's most traditional stores. It's products make memorable souvenirs. (Tram 28)
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Conserveira de Lisboa
34 Rua dos Bacalhoeiros
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Worldwide famous canned fish. Conserveira de Lisboa is a short walk from the apartment and is one of it's most traditional stores. It's products make memorable souvenirs. (Tram 28)
Street flea market on Saturday mornings. Go early. Fizzles out at just after lunch-time. Bargain hunters will enjoy the experience. (Tram: 28)
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Mercado de Santa Clara stasjon
Campo de Santa Clara
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Street flea market on Saturday mornings. Go early. Fizzles out at just after lunch-time. Bargain hunters will enjoy the experience. (Tram: 28)
Probably the best commercial cinema in Lisbon. Generally all movies in Portugal are screened in original language and are sub-titled in Portuguese. (Metro: São Sebastião)
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El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de Aguiar
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Probably the best commercial cinema in Lisbon. Generally all movies in Portugal are screened in original language and are sub-titled in Portuguese. (Metro: São Sebastião)

Drinks & Nightlife

The Metrosexual place to go after 2 AM for a dance. Can get really crowded. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
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Fragil
126 R. da Atalaia
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The Metrosexual place to go after 2 AM for a dance. Can get really crowded. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
My favourite bar in Lisbon. Friendly, lively and has great music. Quieter during the week. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
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Portas Largas
105 R. da Atalaia
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My favourite bar in Lisbon. Friendly, lively and has great music. Quieter during the week. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
Huge, place to go for cool music and a dance. Its past its heyday. Walkable to and from the apartment. (Metro: Santa Apolónia)
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LuxFrágil
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Huge, place to go for cool music and a dance. Its past its heyday. Walkable to and from the apartment. (Metro: Santa Apolónia)
In a street full of bars and clubs (Pensão Amor and Bar da Velha Senhora are worth a visit too), Jamaica is a classic. (Metro C. do Sodre, Tram 15, Short walk)
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Jamaica
1 R. Nova do Carvalho
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In a street full of bars and clubs (Pensão Amor and Bar da Velha Senhora are worth a visit too), Jamaica is a classic. (Metro C. do Sodre, Tram 15, Short walk)
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'. (Tram 28)
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Taberna Moderna
18A Rua dos Bacalhoeiros
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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'. (Tram 28)
Perhaps one of the hippest places to go for a drink at the moment. Lively atmosphere, crowded and full of nooks and crannies. Enter from Rua Nova do Carvalho (Pink street) Tram 15.
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Pensao Amor
19 R. do Alecrim
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Perhaps one of the hippest places to go for a drink at the moment. Lively atmosphere, crowded and full of nooks and crannies. Enter from Rua Nova do Carvalho (Pink street) Tram 15.

Arts & Culture

Modern Art Musem with a fantastic collection of Renee Lalique Art Nouveau jewellery. Peaceful tranquil gardens and a good cantine. (Metro: São Sebastião)
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Calouste Gulbenkian-museet - Moderne samling
Rua Doutor Nicolau Bettencourt
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Modern Art Musem with a fantastic collection of Renee Lalique Art Nouveau jewellery. Peaceful tranquil gardens and a good cantine. (Metro: São Sebastião)
Art house and European cinema always in original language with portuguese subtitles. (Metro: Avenida)
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Portugisisk Cinematheque - Filmuseum
39 R. Barata Salgueiro
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Art house and European cinema always in original language with portuguese subtitles. (Metro: Avenida)
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. Apolonia)
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Nasjonalmuseet for Azulejo
4 R. Me. Deus
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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. Apolonia)
Charming medieval and renaissance art Museum. (Tram 15)
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Nasjonalmuseet for antikk kunst
Rua das Janelas Verdes
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Charming medieval and renaissance art Museum. (Tram 15)

Entertainment & Activities

If you have kids under the age of 18 you will not want to miss Lisbon's grand Oceanarium. Located in the new part of town, it is a great afternoon or morning out for Kids. (Metro: Oriente)
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Lisboa Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos I
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If you have kids under the age of 18 you will not want to miss Lisbon's grand Oceanarium. Located 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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Lisboa dyrehage
Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
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Lisbon Zoo is well kept. It is probably not as depressing as most zoos I've been to... (Metro: Sete Rios)