We went to a wine tasting room recommended by a friend, but it wasn't open, so we wandered down…read morehere and went inside. It was a bit sterile inside, only a couple guys at one other table. We ordered a couple glasses of tawney port: 10 yr (€11) and 20 yr (€18). They were good. Our friends Chris and Marci came here a month earlier and really enjoyed it, and since it's widely available in the US, were able to share a bottle together in Seattle afterward!

Nice tasting room - but seems overpriced. We opted for a glass of the 30 year old version port…read more The port was very tasty. Is it worth almost 2-1/2 times the price of the 20? Only if it's a very special occasion. Service was nice. We purchased a couple airplane bottles and a bar of dark chocolate for out own little dessert later in the day.

Walking around all afternoon on the cobblestone streets of Lisbon is tiring so we were looking for…read moreclean toilets and some snacks. This place is clean and right off the main drag. We ordered some desserts and soft drinks with an order of calamari. The calamari was a total miss. It was breaded heavy and I could hardly tell if there was even any calamari. Still a good place to take a break and have some small snacks. The server was so nice that he even gave us a shot of cherry liquir but of course I declined.

Absolutely delicious! The service was amazing! It's getting a little chilly but they provide…read moreblankets to keep the chill out so you can enjoy your meal outside! Happy hour prices, €5 a drink, food very reasonably priced and the quality is top notch! So happy to have found this little gem!!

We stopped by on a whim on a Tuesday evening and we absolutely loved it here. It's fairly small on…read morethe inside so probably not the best place for a large group. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. They had very reasonable prices on tawny port and had small and tasty snacks like cheese and tosta mista which were a nice touch. They also offer bottles of liqueur and wine at reasonable prices.

Baco Alto is a chill wine bar slightly away from the most wild parts of Barrio Alto but plenty…read moreclose enough. The service was good and polite conversation was frequent between staff and customers. The wine list was decent length but to get the most of selection you're witnessing on the wall you'll be grabbing a bottle.

Interesting Cram Course In Lisbon's Jewish History…read more... With 3 full days to explore Lisbon, we started with a 3 1/2 hour tour on the first afternoon focusing on the Jewish history of the city. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: - We met our guide, Daniel, in the Principe Real section of Lisbon and walked a couple miles toward the Baixa and Chiado neighborhoods. He was more knowledgeable than an encyclopedia...as personable as an entertainer and tied lots of historical loose ends together. - Daniel included many of his own personal views which, depending on your outlook, could add or subtract from the experience. For us, it cut both ways. - All in all, a comprehensive and, at times, intense yet enjoyable 3 1/2 hour walking tour with insight into the Jewish past of Lisbon and Europe at large. - Price seemed reasonable.....100 Euros per person. Cons: - As noted above, Daniel included many of his own personal views which, depending on your outlook, could add or subtract from the experience. For us, it cut both ways. - There was quite a bit of walking up and down hills on cobblestone streets, but it's Lisbon, of course...so that's something to keep in mind. We'd recommend this tour, but first see if the primary guide, Paulo, is available.

We went on the Jewish Lisbon Walking Tour with Paolo. It was a 5-star tour in all respects. Paolo…read moreis extraordinarily knowledgeable and passionate about the Portuguese-Jewish experience. After spending the better part of the day with him, we had a dramatically better understanding of the Jewish people's contributions to Portuguese (and Spanish) society over the past 700 years, as well as what life has been like for Jews living on the Iberian Peninsula from the 15th Century through the present. Paolo went above and beyond what we expected, and was also delightful to spend time with. We ended our time with him feeling as though we had spent the day with a great teacher and a friend.

Savory local cheeses, spectacular Portuguese wines, sweet pastéis de nata! I was blown away by the…read moredelicious foods and wines that I experienced on my tour with Francisco from Venha Vinho! My walking tour around the city culminated with a tasting back at the lovely wine shop, and not only was Francisco extremely knowledgeable about the authentic and off the beaten path places to visit in Lisbon, but he was also an outstanding historical guide, spoke great English, and kept me laughing all day. I'd read so many positive reviews about his food and wine trail tours that I had high expectations, which he completely exceeded - it was an incredible value. Venha Vinho's tour availability can be limited due to their great reviews, so request space early and make sure to ask for Francisco!

From the owner: A Venha Vinho Wine House, é um espaço criado em função de experiências únicas em torno do vinho,…read morelocalizado no castiço Bairro da Bica em Lisboa. Oferecemos por marcação: - Cursos de Vinhos Portugueses - Provas de vinho comentadas e personalizadas, - Harmonizações de vinho e gastronomia Portuguesa, - Passeios temáticos de gastronomia e vinhos em Lisboa - Visitas aos produtores das diferentes regiões vínicolas Portuguesas - Dispomos duma criteriosa selecção de vinhos e acessórios para o vinho

A beautiful place at the end of one of the old aqueducts of Lisbon. The wine options are great,…read moreobviously, and the food is really, really good. Ask for the staff to help you pair food and wine, if you need to. (;

Good place to taste wine, the place is an old water tank of the old city , you can order a lot of…read moredelicious tapas. But most of all discover a lot of great wine with the owner. If you are skilled enough maybe Manfred will make you taste some of his special and rare bottle ;)

What a lovely stop in Alfama. We were waiting for a table for dinner down the street and wandered…read moreinto this wine shop for a glass of port and a small, well-selected cheese plate. We wish we could have stayed all night! Everything was priced so reasonably, the shop is cozy, and the service was attentive and extremely friendly.

Ah, I remember this historic spot from my first trip to Lisbon 16 years ago. My young tour guide…read moreback then took me here to have a cup (actually a shot) of ginjinha, the traditional Portuguese sour cherry liqueur. When Jamie W and I inadvertently walked by recently on our first evening in Lisbon, I realized we needed to stop and do the same thing. I had next to no memory of it, just that it didn't kill me. Jamie was rather hesitant, but I just showed my typical insolence and walked up to the proprietor behind the counter. He was already in mid-pour, and I actually remembered to say "com elas" to indicate we wanted cherries in our drinks. They were only 1,50€ per cup (Photo 8). We sipped them in seconds. The puckery flavor led to a nice finish. We were on our way in less than five minutes. DRINK - 4 stars...if sour cherry is your thing, have at it AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...just an open door and a bottle SERVICE - 3.5 stars - he pours and collects, though he liked the way I said "com elas" TOTAL - 4 stars...a must-do ritual for any tourist in Lisbon RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/dk4dx844DL

Alright, next up on my semi-overwhelming remaining list of cool places I went to when I was in…read morePortugal a couple months ago - one of three distinct, very similar spots to try locally made craft ginja, so obviously I made a crawl of it and tried all three in a row, the first day I got to Lisbon. All three are, similarly, very tiny bars, basically just alcoves, no seating, large enough to fit a couple people standing inside if it's raining, which it was. Not a spot people stick around a long time at, which is reasonable, since all they sell are shots of ginja, and to-go bottles of ginja. They don't sell it in shotglasses, unlike the other two - but they do give you a cherry if you want, also unlike the other two. Personal verdict, it's definitely better than do Carmo... between here and Sem Rival is really up to the individual, both are great. It's boozy but also definitely full of fruit and spices, and just sweet enough but not sickly. Good ginja is great, it's wacky nobody's tried marketing it in the US. Wish I could've taken home a full bottle of each (I'd already earmarked almost a whole suitcase for Port wine, obviously.)