Whenever I visit Faro I try to stop here. They have a great Portuguese craft beer selection, and…read morethe bar tender is very knowledgeable. I speak Portuguese but I hear them explain things in English to visitors also. The beer is always changing so you aren't forced to try the same thing over and over again.

Good beer choices, but service was indifferent. We felt like we were an imposition to the…read morebartender, like she had no interest in helping us find a beer we liked.

Stopped by for wine & dessert after dinner. Cute outdoor seating in picnic benches under hanging…read morelights. They also have a large indoor dining space. They carry red & white options for around 4 EUR per glass. We tried the chocolate dessert, which was excellent! The chef came out to explain the dessert & how to eat it. Great vibe! Would come again.

This hidden gem in Faro is worth seeking out. I visited a pub across the alley a few times in the…read morepast and I always saw that this restaurant was always crowded...a good sign right. I decided to try it and drug a friend along and man was it tasty! The service was spot on and the photos show how cozy and warm the interior of the restaurant looks. It feels just as welcoming. We didn't have reservations so they had us wait. Attached is a hidden room called "The Library" super cool (see photos). We ordered wine and an appetizer and I would have been happy to eat dinner in this area. The food was so delicious, the garlic kale dish was so tasty and perfectly seasoned that I had to go look in a grocery store for a similar product. YUM. The steak was delicious and we decided two deserts...glad we did...delicious...go for it. I usually don't order dessert but it is worth the calories here!!! Yum, go, if you don't you're missing out. It is a bit hidden but worth trying to find. Also, the craft brewery across the alley is super cool to pop in for a drink before or after dinner.

I had the best shrimp tacos of my life here. Like, my biggest regret of my Portugal trip was that I…read moredidn't leave room for more of these shrimp tacos.

Excellent food and nice decor. Limited menu with elevated international classics. Friendly service…read morebut a bit slow.

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.

Terrible service!! Waitress argued with me about a drink I…read morerequested. They have no concept of the customer is always right. I asked for a straight gin shaken over ice. Called it a martini. All she wanted to do was argue with about how it wasn't a martini. Just gin is what she said I should have ordered. To top it when she brought it. It was watered down & definitely not the gin I ordered. I know the taste and was at all what I ordered. Never coming back. Girl had bird tattoos on her neck.

A lovely and lively resturant right on the water front. Enjoyed a wonderful smoked salmon salad and…read moresangria. You could not ask for a better view at sunset!

This place! Off the beaten path but such a jem! The service is impeccable the food is amazing and…read morethe wine selection incredible. If you're a foodie like me, you'll surely enjoy this place.

Fantastic selections of Portuguese wines and great European cheeses. Family run operation with a…read morewelcoming atmosphere - they were happy to tailor a wine tasting flight and cheese plate to my preferences. Wish I had more nights in Faro to stop back by - I heard the Rose was killer!

The restaurant didn't look too attractive. As soon as we stepped in the waiters were there to…read morewelcome us. They speak some English and French. The menu is written in Portuguese and English but the waiters are very helpful and like to explain the dishes. Food was delicious and the portions were more than we could handle. I've tried Portuguese cod fish and loved it. The desserts are unusual and I took what they recommended (something called "camel's saliva" or similar). I loved it! The price was acceptable 31€ for two of us (main dish+dessert+wine+coffee) and it's worth it.

# of nights: 5 Room (booked): King Deluxe #636…read moreRoom (upgrade): denied due to high occupancy on first night, unwilling to upgrade post-check-in Room (rate): avg ~€200/night (low season) Check-in (early): room was not ready until 3pm (std check-in) Location: 69 TA walk score (car highly recommended if you want to explore) Self Parking / Valet Parking: free Welcome amenity: water, desserts, chocolates, champagne In-room water: plenty (2, daily replenish) + turndown service Check-out (late): 3pm offered during check-in (Gold) Departing Amenity: Campos Santos Doce de Figo (Fig Jam) View: SW corner Balcony: huge, very comfy, lounge chairs/sofa/tables Bed: King (super comfy) + rollaway Shower (water pressure): 3/5 (rainfall) + wand Tub: no bath salts Bathroom Products: Byredo Mojave Ghost (5/5) Wi-Fi (speedtest): ~10 down, ~10 up Minibar: cleared to use as fridge Pillow Menu (10 total, tried*): cervical, doreiller*, sensil, segura, fishies, experience soft, alba, fil, butterfly*, anatomic* Gold Benefits: * Breakfast (buffet) for 2 (+1) * Access to Conrad Spa Thermal Circuit (18+) * 1 Tea Ceremony OR a Signature Cocktail (The Cucumber-Mint Martini) complimentary per stay - at Lago Lounge Bar for two People (Tea Ceremony available between 2pm and 5:30pm - please book in advance) * Complimentary Water & Turndown Special Amenity * Premium Internet complimentary all around Hotel & Digital Newspapers & Magazines Quinta shopping mall literally across the street (very convenient!) - supermarket (Pingo Doce), restaurants, retail, etc. During low season (Nov-Mar), tax fee: 1€ per person, per night, applies to guests aged 16+, for up to 5 nights. The revenue generated from this new tax will be invested in improving infrastructure, equipment, and services, promoting the sustainability of tourism in the municipality. There are some noticeable differences between Conrad Algarve and other Conrads I've visited (Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Singapore, etc.), all of which have fantastic, over the top breakfast buffets, lovely exec lounges, wonderful spa facilities, and (daily) afternoon tea offerings. I believe the main difference boils down to resort hotel vs city hotel, bc resort hotels typically don't have an exec lounge, although some do for VIPs (if your room is located in the VIP corridor, tower, etc.) Overall, an excellent stay! Conrad Algarve opened in Sept 2012 and apparently was the first Conrad to open in Europe. After 12+ years, it appears most of the property is still very well maintained, and most (but def not all) staff were very friendly. BIG SHOUT OUT to Miguel & Jose for being super helpful in and around the lobby/front desk, and of course the lovely Claudia & Mafalda at Luoro breakfast every morning + Loro Lounge Tea Experience! Muito obrigado for the super relaxing stay! Until we meet again! =D

Good but not spectacular, especially for the price. There were some bumps in service and the food…read morethat give the impression of a hotel running during training season rather than at its peak. We tried all of the restaurants during our stay: Gusto (with a Michelin star); Oliveria for breakfast and dinner; and the Nest for cocktails and a dessert. Of the three, Oliveria was the weakest. The oysters we got one night were prepared differently - I thought you're supposed to shuck the entire oyster so the whole thing slides off cleanly, while ours were prepared in a way that left the round, scallop-looking part (the adductor muscle) still attached to the shell and made eating it messy. They also didn't give us any tiny forks to use to loosen the oyster. (Although now that I've done more research, apparently the French style of shucking oysters does leave the adductor muscle on. Leaving it attached apparently demonstrates that the oyster was shucked fresh to order, rather than pre-shucked. But if an oyster is prepared this way, you at least get a small cocktail fork to cut it loose yourself. Sorry for the thesis on oyster shucking styles!) My burger - I needed a bit of a breather from seafood at that point - was also a bit of a mess. Comically massive in size with a very stale bun and the patty tasted under-seasoned, requiring a lot of ketchup and mustard. That said, the banoffee pie we ordered from the Nest was one of the best desserts I've tried in recent memory. Room was beautiful, with ample space and comfortable bedding. That said, there was only a sliding door between the bed and the bathroom area so I wouldn't pick that for a family. Location was a little isolated, with some super high-end shops across the street, but if you want to eat somewhere else, you're going to need to drive or grab a Bolt. It's about 40 minutes from the Benagil caves, an hour from Lagos, and 20-25 minutes from the Faro airport depending on traffic. Bonus points for the free valet service, which was a god-send since we rented a car to explore the Algarve.