Guidebook for Porto
Arts & Culture
The best live music performances in Porto, from classic to jazz, pop and world music
605 locals recommend
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaThe best live music performances in Porto, from classic to jazz, pop and world music
Food Scene
Restaurante Essência
1190 R. de Pedro HispanoNice vegetarian food & quiet atmosphere
Restaurante Universal Porto
252 R. de Aníbal CunhaHome-made food, really cheap!
wide variety of food, open everyday from 10:00 to 23:00; we don't love the architectural intervention, but still a nice place to eat
380 locals recommend
Bom Sucesso Market
74-90 Praça do Bom Sucessowide variety of food, open everyday from 10:00 to 23:00; we don't love the architectural intervention, but still a nice place to eat
Ideal for breakfast, has nice croissants and other pastries, as well as cheap orange juice and coffee. 100% local!
Confeitaria Porto Rico
497 Rua de Oliveira MonteiroIdeal for breakfast, has nice croissants and other pastries, as well as cheap orange juice and coffee. 100% local!
Out of the tourist crowds, this is a genuinely Portuguese restaurant with food that is really well made. Fresh fish from the ocean, good meat, nice desserts... 17 to 20 € per person.
Cozinha da Amélia
747 Rua do Campo AlegreOut of the tourist crowds, this is a genuinely Portuguese restaurant with food that is really well made. Fresh fish from the ocean, good meat, nice desserts... 17 to 20 € per person.
A real local restaurant, with great "Pernil" (enough for 3 people) and other Portuguese food. You may see me there...
114 locals recommend
Antunes
614 R. do BonjardimA real local restaurant, with great "Pernil" (enough for 3 people) and other Portuguese food. You may see me there...
Drinks & Nightlife
Just around the corner, a nice place to have a drink on the basement or on the winter garden behind the house
22 locals recommend
Labirintho
334 R. de Nossa Sra. de FátimaJust around the corner, a nice place to have a drink on the basement or on the winter garden behind the house
Close to the ocean, it is the oldest Irish pub in Porto, with a nice atmosphere for the end of the afternoon and the evening.
Ask for a nice beer!
60 locals recommend
Pub Bonaparte Foz
130 Av. do BrasilClose to the ocean, it is the oldest Irish pub in Porto, with a nice atmosphere for the end of the afternoon and the evening.
Ask for a nice beer!
Also a nice restaurant (good vegetarian options), with good concerts and a great vibe.
395 locals recommend
Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelAlso a nice restaurant (good vegetarian options), with good concerts and a great vibe.
Sightseeing
It is the only chance in Europe of climbing the arch of a bridge. Moreover, it is the only National Monument of the 20th century in Porto.
Really nice views!
74 locals recommend
Porto Bridge Climb
680 R. do OuroIt is the only chance in Europe of climbing the arch of a bridge. Moreover, it is the only National Monument of the 20th century in Porto.
Really nice views!
Take a guided tour of this building, and learn the history of the Crystal Palace since the 15th century; it ends wit an amazing 360º view at its top!
72 locals recommend
Pavilhão Rosa Mota
Rua de Dom Manuel IITake a guided tour of this building, and learn the history of the Crystal Palace since the 15th century; it ends wit an amazing 360º view at its top!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Porto Secret Spots is a nice selection of places
Check portosecretspots and find some not so famous places you may like to visit, most of them with nice guided tours.