John's Bar is the cool local spot which is also frequented by tourists creating a fun mix of people…read morewatching opportunities. Right in the pedestrian zone full of shops and restaurants, this is the perfect spot for a drink any time of day or night. There always seems to be a fun vibe and decent amount of patrons at this lively spot, probably due to them engaging the locals. Karaoke on Saturdays and some Wednesdays (check the chalkboard sign out front for dates and times) is a hit and you can be sure there will be a fun gathering and sing along during these evenings. They have inside and outside tables available (even when it is cooler the outside is open).

Best place around. Delicious food and right on the beach. The staff is amazing!! So nice and…read moreattentive. We came 2 days in a row and had a great experience both times. Today, there was a creepy guy staring at my friend and I so the staff thankfully moved us to a different table away from him and gave us a plate of strawberries. They all had smiles and were fun to talk to.

Wow this place gets busy! We were extremely lucky to make it right before everyone decided to rush…read morein for lunch! Let me begin by telling you WOW! The beach is absolutely beautiful!! They grill the fresh seafood and fish right in front of you if you are seated outside as well. Our waiter was amaaaazing. You can tell how hardworking all the staff is. We ordered a pitcher of sangria to start off with. For food we ordered sardines, squid, swordfish, and a chicken salad. The sardines and the squid was perfect! Delicious! The swordfish was a little rough but my friend said that's how swordfish is always like, but who knows. The chicken salad was a regular salad with shredded chicken. I love any salad with oil and vinegar, but the chicken was bland. There's not that many options on Praia Dona Ana and this is the only restaurant ON the beach. Not a bad place to go to enjoy a lunch.

When we arrived late afternoon, the restaurant was open but the kitchen was closed so we could only…read morehave a drink. Disappointing since we were looking to have an early dinner after a long drive.

Not exactly a slice of "authentic Portugal" but a great place none the less!…read more They have a superb choice of beers, wines and spirits and the bar staff are excellent. They'll literally spend 5 mins making sure that the head on your craft beer is formed to perfection. They have lots of TV screens including two outside and can simultaneously show numerous sporting events. The vibe is very chilled out and friendly too. Definitely recommended.

Our first time to Faro and we stumbled upon this wonderful place. The outside area was inviting,…read morebut what made us stay was the wonderful staff. Maria, was fun friendly and very attentive. She always made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this place , and if you can, get Maria! (oh, the bartenders are amazing too)

My friend and I ate here on our first night in Faro. We had a late reservation and the vibes…read moreoutside were amazing and sexy. I had the tuna steak in a mushroom sauce and it was one of my favorite meals in Portugal. The wine was delicious! If we weren't pushing ourselves to explore more we would have eaten here more throughout the trip.

The Black Stove is a great Irish bar in the heart of Alvor in the Algarve, Portugal. They have live…read moremusic 7 nights a week from musicians from all over the world including their resident musician, Keith. The Black Stove has the only jukebox in Alvor, which is updated on a monthly basis so contains everything you could think of even up to the most recent hits. They import their Guinness from Dublin so it's the best pint in Alvor! It has free wifi and it's also the only wheelchair accessible bar in Alvor. A truly great experience!

From the owner: Barra Prime restaurante Seafood , steakhouse, cocktail bar,…read morehappy hour, peixe e tradicional, novidade espetadas diversas, qualidade e design industrial com conforto e simpatia.

Fun little place to eat, drink singalong and have fun!…read more Johnny is so warm and friendly and his wife is a very good chef. A real family place.

We were greeted and made immediately to feel welcome by Johnny as we walked in the door. We didn't…read morehave reservations but they were able to accommodate the three of us. He was kind to everyone and basically introduced everyone by where they were from. He does a great job playing the saxophone. After a short break from his music there was trivia and then dancing (we left after the trivia). Not a local place for Portuguese folks but definitely people from all over the world stop in. Oh and the food was yummy too --- Johnny's wife is the chef. Definitely a fun and memorable night. Make sure to stop in!