Yes, it has a certain tourist-friendly appeal, but don't let that dissuade you from coming here and partaking in the sweet, sweet ambrosia that is ginjinha! Any and every evening should begin with a visit to this institution! No other establishment comes close to the experience at A Ginjinha. Sweet, but not overly so, smooth, and delicious...be careful not to overdo it! Even experienced drinkers will feel a bit wobbly after 3 or 4 ginjinhas. An absolute must in Lisbon! read more

The oldest ginjinha maker in Lisbon, it's stayed around for good reason. The ginjinha is delicious and rich and robust, rather like a port, but with cherries. A shot's worth (to be sipped) is only 1.5 euro. There's often a very long line at this tiny little spot but it moves quickly. Bottles are only 7 euro! The only other ginjinha is one that our hotel was serving and it tasted rather like cough syrup -- too sweet and syrupy and awful, frankly. This one is world's above. There really isn't much room to stand around or sit at this "bar," it's really more of a stand, but it's in a central square with plenty of standing room. read more

Super tiny shop, containing only the owner and ginjinha bottles ALL AROUND HIM. You pay €1.35, get a full glass of ginjinha (with or without cherries - I understood that this was a polemic decision in Portugal). And then you'll have to drink that outside (remember: just owner and bottles in the shop, no tables) on the main place of Lisbon, like a drunk and cheap tourist that you are. Totally worth it. read more

A Ginjinha - €1.35 - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Sweet cherry juice? Tastes like cough syrup! Yuck! Yuck! Ok, I'll have one more. Three ginjihas later? I'm buying a bottle to bring home. read more

It is a little hole in the wall serving sour cherry liquor shots and is a hugely popular spot in the Rossio square. It would be a sin not to try the Ginja at this place while in Lisbon. There is always a line outside this store and it is well worth it. There are tour groups that buy a bottle or two and partake in the shots at the square that helps the line move fast. The shot has 1 or 2 sour wild cherries and is sweet. Goes down smoothly and you experience a bit of Portuguese tradition, don't miss it. read more

A must while in Lisboa! A very delicious cherry liquor that has a history that goes hand in hand with this cherished city. It's pretty simple - make your way downtown, either walk or take the famed trolley, wait in like for a few moments, hand over a very little amount of money and then boom you got your self a tasty little plastic cup of heaven. Bottles can also be purchased here. read more

Ginjinha or simply Ginja, is a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour Morello cherry aka Prunus cerasus austera) in local Aguardiente or alcohol. Cinnamon, sugar and water complete the recipe. It can be had in a shot glass or in a bite sized chocolate cup. Simply delicious. We ended up buying a bottle as a treasured souvenir read more

A Ginjinha is certainly an institution for sour cherry liqueur in Lisbon. Unfortunately I liked their ginjinha less as compared with the other places we visted. The bar has one of the best locations and I guess this is one of the reasons it is so touristy. Besides that they served us the liqueur in plastic cups instead of using the classical shot glasses. I guess you can run out of glasses later during the night, but we were there early according to the Portuguese standards and drinking from a real glass really makes a difference. Regardless the bar is must try! read more

A Ginjinha - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Never judge a book by it's cover! A quaint little wall side shop that sells Ginjinha in shot glasses. This tiny little cherry treat will keep you coming back for more! As the crowd gathers around and the line starts to meander through the square....hop in line, don't pass this up! Try one of the cherries at the bottom...it's full of the sweet liquor it's soaked in....pucker up here please! Brinde! They sell the bottles there for reasonable price. read more

We came here after seeing Anthony Bourdain take many a swig of this Portuguese cherry liqueur. We were excited to try it. Go up to the counter and ask for a shot with or without the cherry. It's a cherry type brandy made by monks hundreds of years before our time. Unfortunately it's not to my liking. Super strong and tastes like a shot of Robitussin on steroids! If you go to the country side of Portugal, their ginjinha is more smooth and sweet. read more

Ginjinha or simply Ginja, is a liqueur made by infusing ginja berries. The Ginjinha is served in a shot form and can be ordered as "With" or "Without" meaning with or without a berry in the cup :) The place to get such drink A Ginjinha, must try when in Lisbon !! read more

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If you are visiting Lisboa, you should definitely hit this place up. Locals and tourist alike can be found standing around with plastic cups (single shot size), groups of people or solo people like I was, who came to try the novelty and it is 15 minutes later and we have run out of all Euros less than $10 bills. I came here to try it after seeing it on No Reservations just to see what this place is all about, and first time I was here i went through every bit of coinage to get another drink. In Europe I tend to carry a lot of coins because of the Euros, but I am literary digging through my pockets for 1 and 2 cent coins to get another drink without having to wipe out a bigger bill. The following night I came back with more change with a bunch of people from my hostel for some pre-party drinks. I like boozes and this place gets the My International Booze Stamp of Approval read more

this lisbon charming historic place will forever be in my heart. the best cherry liquor you will ever taste in your life.

Great little spot to grab a shot or two of ginja to drink on the street. You have the option of with or without cherries and it only costs around 1 euro a shot. Be careful, these things sneak up on you! read more

A must to fully experience Lisbon. Whether you like the drink or not you can't deny that you are holding history in your hand. All for 1.40 euros. Would recommend to anyone who visits Lisbon. When we walked up, a group of men were singing and chanting outside of the shop. Don't miss it. read more

If you blink you will miss it! It is a tiny hole in the wall that only sells Ginja. Very good and very efficient.

This place is almost an historical site in downtown Lisbon. The ginja is very sweet, delicious, and served in a plastic cup-understandingly as you can walk around the city drinking. If and when you are in Lisbon, go to the Baixa and you will find A Ginginha ! Cheers! read more

Ever night out should start with a visit to A Ginjinha. On our first day in Lisbon we walked past and wondered about the queue. Curious about what exactly was on offer, we joined the line and got rewarded with 2 plastic cups of sour cherry liqueur, fruit included. The shots were so cheap that it would be rude to mention the price at all, they basically cost next to nothing. Go and try it! read more

A must try place. No they don't serve your little drink in the chocolate cups but I don't like chocolate so that didn't bother me. For 1.35€ you get your little shot and can choose if you want the sour cherries or not. I tried with and without and I was not a fan of the cherries. To each their own though! This is a tourist trap but at the same time there are locals hanging out too. I would (and probably will) go back. read more

The most simplistic bar I have ever seen. It only contains the owner and many ginjinha bottles. Very very cheap but very very tasty. I wish I had discovered this place earlier in Lisbon. You should definitely check it out if you are in Lisbon. read more

As one local put it..." Helps you get through the day!" Fun stop for tourists ... Tasted a lot like Dubonnet.