Very cute, reminded me of a speak easy in the states. The staff was very knowledgeable and able to…read moremake strong drinks. Ordered a traditional and a tequila old fashion, they were strong but lacked some depth of flavor. I would def recommend stopping by for the vibes!

Tasty, creative cocktails. Groovy lounge vibe. Small space, doesn't take reservations.read more

A favorite stop to grab a beer on a nice, mellow day. While Base is located (LITERALLY) on a…read moreshopping/food center, it feels like you are in a park. The trees boggle my mind and I enjoy sitting here with a beer, a good book, thinking about how the trees are so huge on top of a roof... The 360 degree view is stunning with Torre dos Clérigos on one side, University of Porto, and old buildings on the remainder. Kids, dogs, old and young will enjoy this stop. Don't expect to get an especially warm welcome here. After coming here an endless amount of times, I have yet to receive warmth. Thankfully this place is so cool my ego is quick to recover. :) A must do to grab alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks with a view.

Stop by Base on your next trip to Porto!…read more It is located at the top of a hill in the center of a beautifully maintained park right near the famous bookstore. I was so excited to go to Base after doing a ton of research online but as our luck would have it, it poured rain the whole time we were in Porto. They were closed so we didn't get to have a drink here. All of the tables are outdoor so try and hit it on a nice day if you can. Hopefully I can try it someday!

I love the mix of traditional and modern decor here. A dance club/night club with a DJ upstairs in…read morea chill space and two dance areas downstairs, playing different types of EDM, though I did walk in on a live band packing up, so I presume there are other sorts of music as well. I thought the music was good, but wasn't super-inspiring, but a lot of people there seemed to enjoy it a lot. There are plenty of spaces to sit upstairs and plenty of space to dance downstairs. Multiple bars available; I especially like how the main downstairs bar is recessed away from the two dance floors, so that it's not super loud there; easier to order drinks and such. €5 cover charge on a weekend night. Like most bars/clubs there, smoking is permitted. Bathrooms: About normal for a night club. Could be a tad cleaner, but given out late it was, they were pretty decent, and didn't have any lines.

This place was alright. It really wasn't great but not bad. There was a concert which was cool. The…read moreenvironment was pretty cool. Looked a lot more hype by all the bouncers outside and the inside did not live up to it. Drinks are regular.

Nothing less than amazing. They fit us in without a reservation but be safe and make one. Closed…read moreTuesday. Amazing tapas. Waitress carefully went through the menu with us. Another server recommended a great red wine. We had charcuterie (waitress recommended ordering it for just one person), a boilna sandwich, drunk ham and a Portuguese potato and egg omelette. Everything was so tasty. Wish our stomachs were bigger. Bonus....our bill was less than 40 euro so we left a nice tip. We can't recommend this place enough.

A small tapas bar/restaurant right along the river by the bridge in Porto. The owner specializes…read morein foods typical of the north of Portugal. He and the staff are very enthusiastic about the offerings and explain everything on the menu in detail. The wine list is well curated and, again, the staff are knowledgeable and helpful in making a selection. We had a fabulous meal experience. It was not expensive, and definitely a great value.

Permanently closed. It's forcing me to write more so I'll…read morejust say I'm sad it's closed. We tried to go several times on this trip.

English first: Great beer, great beer garden, nice people, good prices. Very central but still away…read morefrom the main tourist trails so definitely a recommendation! Deutsch: Super Craft Beer, schöner Biergartan im Innenhof, etwas ab vom Trubel. Gute Preise. Der Innenraum für Gäste hat uns nicht so angesprochen, aber in der warmen Jahreszeit im Biergarten für zwischendurch absolute Empfehlung! Direkt um die Ecke vom Hotel Moov, unserer Übernachtung dort, die ebenfalls sehr empfehlenswert war (65 Euro pro Nacht pro Doppelzimmer im September 2018).

If you're ever have the opportunity to visit Porto, Portugal, you're in for a real treat. Our short…read moretrip to Porto we ate at several very nice places and enjoyed lots of great wine. But by far our favorite evening was spent on the banks of the Duro river, drinking wine and ordering small plates of food at Wine Quay Bar. We got really lucky to get a primo spot overlooking the Douro at the wine bar; it was picture perfect. With the help of the server we ordered a Douro Valley wine - a dry, fruity white. It was tastilicious. This place had an all appetizer menu -- like tapas in Spain. We had olives, a sublime soft sheep's milk cheese, bread, sardines in tomato sauce and pigs feet ... indescribably succulent, all of it. This place is a no-brainer for some of the most amazing food and wine in one of the most beautiful places one could enjoy them.

It was recommended to me by a wine friend and it was a great recommendation. The wine selection is…read moreexcellent. The small plates are lovely. The service was great. The view was spectacular. It's a small place, so get there early.

This was our favorite restaurant experience in Porto. I found this recommendation from Reddit and…read moreit did not disappoint. My husband loved the octopus and my son enjoyed the lamb. I thought the veal was also amazing. We came for dinner twice. It is a must when you are in Porto. Service was excellent and the ambiance and view from the windows was lovely.

Recommend reserving the top floor (third fl) for a truly beautiful view while dining. Both, the…read moresecond and third floors have a balcony, and French doors that open out to a picturesque view. Unfortunately, the food fell short, despite the gorgeous presentation, the reason for the 4 star rating. The octopus was fresh, however over cooked. Similar with the rack of lamb, tough around the edges. The service is quite lax, if you're not on a schedule, then that shouldn't be an issue, otherwise recommend being proactive. Come here for the view, the ambiance, and to share drinks and the experience with partner/date, family and friends.

Its business card says "amigos, vinhos, cervejas, musica e tapas para as ocasioes." How true…read more This is a really cool place, with an extensive selection of wine and food. If you want more port wine after visiting the lounges, you should come here. if you want something other than port wine, you should definitely come here! Not to mention that they have lots of tapas, including the francesinha sandwich. When you walk in, this looks like a small bar, long and narrow. Make your way to the end and walk down the flight and stairs... and be prepared to be wowed by the beautiful basement. Lovely pine wood furnishing, walls of wines, very comfortable chair. You won't want to leave. Also, it's open till late... 2am on weekdays and 4am on weekends.

Go for the famous "cachorrinhos," aka little sausage sandwiches, stay for the vibe and the rest of…read morethe menu. I'd read about this place online and was glad we went. It's one of those incredibly soulful spots that I feel are, low-key, becoming extinct in big cities, where everything is starting to look homogenized. We queued for about 15 minutes and grabbed seats at the bar. This was with awful weather and before peak tourist season, so I imagine the lines can get quite long. Pro tip: don't head inside just because you see someone leave. I made that mistake and was told to wait for someone to call me over. The people working here have zero sense of urgency, and that's part of the magic. You're in Portugal. Relax. The cachorrinhos were great, but we also had a steak sandwich that was phenomenal. Think greasy street food in a compact, hole-in-the-wall spot. Pair it with a beer and fries, and you've got the perfect lunch. They take cards!

Local favorite no frills meal spot…read more Cervejaria Gazela is not only where the local crowd gathers for cachorrinhos & beer, it's also where many tourists including Anthony Bourdain have come for an affordable bite. Cachorrinho (€4.70) is essentially Porto's version of the hotdog, featuring a thin Portuguese sausage served with melted cheese in a long toasted baguette. It's worth the long lines outside. We arrived at 8:30pm to find a lively crowd gathered outside the packed restaurant. The line moved quickly and we were seated by the bar within minutes. While you can order local favorites like the Francesinha, there's nothing more exciting here than seeing cachorrinho efficiently cut to bits by the kitchen staff, and then drenched with spicy piri-piri sauce. It's a greasy goodness that goes down easy with a cold sip. We made sure to make another order of this crunchy addictive bite. While the food is good and the staff seem to have a good time among locals, they did appear to have a slight disdain for tourists like us crowding the establishment. But as long as you can put up with the attitude, you can still enjoy the popular food and have a good time. It's a quick meal stop if not just to complete the Porto itinerary. Skip it or hit it? Cachorrinho is a local bite you'll love especially if you enjoy the hotdog.