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!

This is the cutest little wine bar right on the Main Street in Foz do Douro, othe beach promenade…read more Inside and outside seating, DJ music downstairs on Friday and Saturday nites. Stop by if you are in the area and would like to experience some local bar life - my wonderful new friends there speak English and will take good care of you!

As hotel bars go, it is ok, it has a rather, cool chic feel to it. A decent view greats the eye,…read moreand the bartenders are nice, and they will even through down some peanuts without much ptompting.. Yeah!! For free snacks!!

Zenith Lounge it's a nice sophisticated place located on the last floor in the hotel building…read more During the day it's a place to chill (swimming pool with beautiful view). During the evening and night it's a super cool place where you can try to learn kizomba, drink good alcohol, have fun with friends. The only small thing is - there's not too much space (you need to hurry to get sit places if you need them). I recommend for 1st date - because of modern design, romantic view and good (mostly) portuguese music BUT not fado.

Embaixada is a nice little stop for a beer and a snack on the patio for people watching or hang out…read morein the divey little bar. Prices are on the more expensive side because you are closer to the tourist hubs. Lots of events happening here later in the evenings so make sure to check out the event calendar to find something fun and social. Good stop for a sit and relax, or you can just stare at the gorgeous church across the street. Not a bad view. Embaixada can get hoppin' so if you are looking for a vibe, this may be your spot,

Aduela came highly recommended from foodies who have visited oporto. It was great food, great…read moreservice and cool ambiance. Our experience was not excetional but didnt suck either. Id recommend this place to anyone visiting Porto. Be sure to make a reservation. You'll love it.

Best locals bar around! We stopped here on our first day in Porto because it was close to the…read morehotel... we went back two more times! Good prices and the mulled wine was AMAZING! Definitely a must hit spot if you are in Porto.

So far this is the best francesinhas we have tried. They do it fast, furious and delicious! Served…read moresimply with no frills. There is definitely enough to share, but if you like leftovers get your own. *insider tip, order extra sauce! Your leftovers will taste better! Até agora, estas são as melhores francesinhas que já provámos. São rápidas, furiosas e deliciosas! Servidas de forma simples, sem frescuras. Há quantidade suficiente para partilhar, mas se gostas de sobras, pede uma porção só para ti. *Dica: pede molho extra! As tuas sobras ficarão ainda mais saborosas!

My Portuguese videogame friend, who I was meeting for the first time that day, already knew me well…read moreenough to know that high on the list for my first visit to her country was the Francesinha. My first night in town she took me to Requinte, in neighboring Matosinhos, one of the most respected and beloved purveyors of Porto's signature sandwich. That Saturday night there was a big football match between Porto and Lisbon, heated rivals, and the place was jammed with band camp boy scout nerds. For us to get a table would have meant waiting about an hour. Fortunately my friend is an amazing communicator and successfully stressed the importance of the American getting to eat one of these bad boys. After placing the order for takeaway, my friend excused herself briefly. I found myself standing alone at the bar, being awkwardly and intensely eyeballed by one of the establishment's operators. Big man, thick neck, he did not even blink as he stared me down. I sheepishly asked in English if everything was OK: worst case response, I thought, punch in the face. Best case scenario, strong man tells me the secret to winning the heart of a Portuguese woman. The guy gruffly waved me out of the way: I was blocking his view of the football match. The Francesinha shares elements of classic North American dipping sandwiches like the au jus of Chicago's Italian Beef and the roasted tomato sauce of Guadalajara's Torta Ahogada. The Francesinha however is more complex than these, stuffed with salty ham and savory beef, beer cooked down into its tangy sauce and lightly sharp cheese melted over its entirety... I only managed to eat half (for this I was judged harshly by both my friend and her father, despite my pleas of portion control, watching my waistline, on a diet, etc) but damn. Just writing this I wish I had the other half back!

Fantastic view and worth the climb of stairs. Very nice waitstaff, too. I did not catch the live…read moremusic but the music on the speakers was wonderful.

Awesome spot for sunset cocktails…read more Highlights: - Small rooftop with a few tables outside with a great view of the river and sunset - Selection of cocktails and wine--even have a port tasting flight if you'd like - I got a spritz and some sparkling green wine. - Homemade boozy popsicles: sounded so good, wish I would've gotten one on a warm day. - Menu of some snacks if you're hungry - Jazz music playing on the speakers--some nights (believe it's Thursday) it's live music - When you're ready for your bill, you pay inside so you don't have to wait for the waitress. Lowlights: - Very hard to find. From the main street it's up a small alleyway halfway up the stairs by a building under construction. Apple maps did not have it right and we came from the top of the hill down and could not find it. Switched to Google maps and saw it was up the stairs. - Only 1 waitress so hard to get a hold of her. - Make a reservation--we did just in case but didn't think we really needed them. All tables outside were booked the day we went. Enjoyed the sunset here--once we got there.

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