Fun and entertainment Porto And North

Inside this pretty little yellow ochre house located in a historical area of Porto, near the Ferreira Borges market, is this nice bar and restaurant with old stone walls. It serves small petiscos, francesinhas and other dishes of traditional Portuguese cuisine. Every guest will find something to his liking. You will regularly hear live music at the end of the week. Short but efficient menu and wines up to the level of the good advice of the staff. A diverse and warm public. An appreciable and recommended place.

On the second floor of the Shopping, a large shopping center next to the train station. This Cineplex shows the latest movies in their original version. So you will have to understand English or Portuguese. Anyway, going to the cinema is always a good time and an interesting experience for people who are not used to watching movies in their native language. The reception is friendly, the rooms are spacious and the seats are comfortable. There is popcorn. In winter, the rooms are sometimes a little chilly. Have a good session!

In the spirit of the great cafés. Under the arcades, small tables to read while sipping a glass of local wine. The menu is varied, but it is an original bacalhau in chestnut crust that caught our attention. The Astoria is one of the busiest coffee bars in the city. Sign of the times, the establishment has a discotheque on the floor which programs thematic evenings. A heterogeneous place that will delight a large public during the day and night. A place that brings together locals and tourists under one roof. Impeccable service.

Another of these cultural centers in Braga managed by volunteers. During the day, workshops on different subjects, including particularly interesting courses on photography. There are also activities for children. Velha-a-Branca is also a bar, disco and concert hall when events are organized. Rather alternative public, and good music. For an original moment that mixes brilliantly culture and music. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Easy discussion. It's interesting to go there.

The Galliano is a café-restaurant during the day and also a rather "trendy" bar at night. Urban and contemporary, it is a nice place with a mini eucalyptus forest in its beautiful interior. On the plate: chicken, francesinha, octopus, etc. And, more original, the Galliano proposes you rooster, delicious. The portions are quite generous. The wine list is very complete so don't hesitate to ask about the best nectar to accompany your meal, the waiters will be happy to help you. Impeccable service.

A beautiful neoclassical building inaugurated in 1934, this casino has a mixed room, equipped with various traditional games (French bank, blackjack, ponto, bank and American roulette) and 650 slot machines. There is daily entertainment (363 days a year) in the Atrium Piano Bar or in the Salon d'Ouro, which, in addition to the gastronomic offer of the daily buffet dinner, is a privileged stage for great galas. Remember to play in moderation and within your budget to avoid a bad day.

It is the place to spend the night while waiting to see the small day rising. The partygoers come to listen to a rather electro music, with famous DJs. The dance floor fills up as the hours of the night go by, until only the brave ones who have decided to extend the party and spend a sleepless night are left. The Vaticano Club is a must for the Minho nights! Young people and thirtysomethings are the main customers. The bar serves rather tasty shots throughout the evening. Expect a hard day after!

A huge fan bar perfect for watching a soccer or rugby match. There are screens everywhere so you don't miss anything of the show. The decoration with the scarves and the jerseys of the different teams is very nice. Large choice of beers and cocktails, you can take a snack type rather correct not to drink on an empty stomach. The prices are very reasonable and the waiters, often overworked, remain friendly. Table soccer and darts. Come early on game nights. Payment in cash only.

Very popular wine bar with its bohemian atmosphere and its cosmopolitan clientele of locals and artists. It's chic and casual at the same time, you quickly feel like you're in the real Porto. You can browse through magazines, buy books and have a bite to eat. The terrace located on a small square is really nice and sunny in the morning, perfect to have a coffee. Great atmosphere in the evening, good music. Good choice of wines by the glass to have an aperitif. Excellent Spritz and cocktails. Very reasonable prices and eminently friendly waiters.

Open since 2019, this micro-cafe at the top of a staircase overlooking the city is a little gem. After the 50 or so steps, your reward awaits. Sit on the micro-terrace and enjoy a breathtaking view that embraces the bridge, the Douro and part of Porto. Acai bowls and avocado toast are made by the minute. You have to try the chai latte and the homemade ice tea with red fruits. Go early in the morning because the places are very limited

At the foot of the spectacular Dom-Luís Bridge, this charming wine bar that works with small, well-selected wineries is a joy to drink at. The owners know what they're talking about, they've visited the wineries, tasted all the wines they serve and know each winemaker. To accompany your tasting, nice cheese boards and artisanal charcuterie while enjoying the exceptional view. Possibility to buy wine on the spot. Excellent welcome in several languages and good value for money.

Friends rockers, here is the ideal American bar to spend a good evening drinking beers, cocktails or even soft drinks and to eat a good hamburger-fries whose cooking of the meat is perfectly mastered. The tapas are also nice. The decoration, the "wock and woll" music, the atmosphere and the friendliness of the service team are at their best. You will not miss the HD Wild, since it is located in one of the streets known for its nightlife in Porto, the Rua Galeria de Paris.

This nightclub opened in 2007 is THE LGBTQIA+ meeting place in Porto, but not only! The fans of electro music meet there until the early morning. The decoration of the place is very nice. The price of the drinks is reasonable. Special parties with DJ playing lives or drag-queens performances are regularly organized. Note that the place starts to really liven up around 2h-3h of the morning. You will come back there! Their Facebook page is regularly updated and announces the program of the day or the week.

The Casa da Mariquinhas is one of the oldest fado houses in the city, which has seen the biggest names of the genre. Born in 1968, it reopened in 2011. You will find it in front of the Arco de Santana, at the foot of the cathedral. Fado singers declaim their lyrics accompanied by a group of musicians, without a microphone, in an intimate setting that transports us. It's nice to have a drink there, and to eat some good food as well. You will spend a beautiful evening, accompanied by all the charm of the Portuguese tradition.

This small café, barely set back from the Ribeira, lives up to its name(escondido means hidden) and in summer welcomes the many onlookers who fight over tables and chairs. In low season, it becomes a haven of peace for the Portuguese and the rare tourists who snub the restaurants of the quay. The cuisine is of course typical, with francesinha and cod at the top of the menu. Broadcasting of League 1 matches (obviously when it does not fall at the same time as a match of FC Porto or Boavista FC, the two clubs of the city). Recommended for a tight budget.

There's no need to go here before midnight if you're looking to meet the local party-goers and tourists since the party really starts at this time of the night. A DJ heats up the dance floor, while the two bars are busy preparing shots and cocktails. The latter are both classic and original with or without alcohol. This bar, like many others in this animated district, is more a place of passage for the night owls than a final point of fall. Good atmosphere, nice team.

Located at the entrance of the "thirsty streets" of Porto, this small bar, with a heated terrace in winter, is a perfect stopover at the beginning or during the evening to accompany the arrival of the new revelers and the departure of the less daring. The decoration is surprising, with wood panelling, lace lingerie in the window and an impressive collection of books in all languages. The list of cocktails and tapas is as long as the arm. A little advice: a bruschetta with raw ham, pear and honey accompanied by a generous glass of white sangria.

La Fabrica Nortada is a bar-snack in the era of time. We come there to eat at lunchtime, to have a drink (the craft beers are excellent), to eat a sweet treat in the middle of the afternoon. On the menu: salads, cheese tabbouleh, calamari, chicken, bruschetta, wraps, fries, francesinhas, spaghetti, salmon, tiramisu and chocolate mousse. Vegetarian versions are available. Smiling service. Go down to the basement to discover the brewing room with the machines, it is impressive!

A nice café near the public garden. This bar is very pleasant to have a drink and to discuss in all peace because there is a small outside garden. You can eat some good food all day long, mainly cooked with Portuguese products. Vegetarian options are even available. As for the decoration, the inspiration and the construction were made with recuperation, with a modern touch. On weekends, the place hosts conferences, concerts and discussions of all kinds.

A restaurant that serves typical Portuguese cuisine, Malcozinhado is above all a place where you can listen to fado. The address has existed for several centuries and has seen the poet Luís Vaz de Camões (more than 600 years ago!), but especially the talented fado singer Amalia Rodrigues (1920-1999). To see a fado show in an intimate atmosphere, this is the place to come, in this place located two meters above the Douro. Good food, smiling staff. For those who want to live a traditional experience.

One of the most pleasant places in Braga to have a drink while listening to some jazz tunes. In the summertime, you can enjoy a drink in a large inner courtyard, with footstools and armchairs. On Fridays, you can enjoy music in the open air, sipping a delicious Caipiroska. The Casa dos Coimbras will delight anyone who wants to have a good time in a pleasant setting. Friendly atmosphere, quality and dynamic service. Quality drinks and music. You can enjoy it at any time of the day. We recommend it.

Tendinha dos Clérigos has become in fifteen years one of the cultural musical references for going out. This bar-club is located in the most lively area of Porto at night, right in the city centre. The atmosphere is mainly rock, electro-pop, and you can see it just in the decoration. Established DJ's come and go to keep you entertained, the sounds will remind some of their teenage years. The agenda of special evenings is regularly updated on the website. An ideal place to spend the night until the early hours.

This chapel dating from the 19th century is not ordinary. It has been transformed into a wine bar. The interior has been decorated to preserve its authenticity, between gold, burgundy and wood tones. Here is a picturesque place to enjoy a glass of Portuguese wine with the best advice from the available and attentive staff. The menu features nectars from the Minho and Douro regions. Generous tapas(petiscos) are offered to accompany your tasting. Sometimes, you will have the pleasure to hear live music. A nice surprise!

Opened since 1977, the Bonaparte is a traditional bar in La Foz known for its Irish atmosphere. A real pub where you can enjoy good beers, good whiskies (a lot of bottles are exposed behind the counter) and of course non-alcoholic drinks. Nice appetizers. You will appreciate the Irish atmosphere with a Portuguese twist, especially on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day or during the broadcasting of the Champions League matches. For a good night out with friends.

As its name suggests, it is the theater of the municipality. It was born in 1913 and has undergone several renovations and, more surprisingly, has changed location during the twentieth century. Isabel Alves Costa (deceased in 2009) was the first director of the theater with the name and location that we know today. The program includes theater, dance, classical concerts, circus shows and concert cafes. A rich variety of performing arts to cultivate. And good news: for most of the shows, you don't need to speak Portuguese.

A bar in a cosmopolitan, inspired setting, dating from the early ^19th century, decorated with colorful stained glass windows and a large Buddha who greets you with a namaste behind the waiters. Concerts and themed evenings are offered in this bar, which also doubles as a restaurant and nightclub at weekends. You can eat good sushi, have a drink or dance... or all 3! On weekends, it's often packed. A glamorous atmosphere where everyone mixes, whatever their age. LGBTQIA+ welcome. Sometimes there are drag-queen shows.

The sea air often whets the appetite! Perfectly located, Casa de Pasto da Palmeira is just a stone's throw from the Douro estuary. To start, the tapas menu features iodized products. Then you can choose from meat or fish dishes followed by a dessert. Everything is delicious, mixing tradition with modernity and at a reasonable price. The reception is pleasant and the staff will be able to advise you usefully.

There are not many clubs in the area, so if you want to party all night long, you can go to the Minister, also known as the Miracorgo hotel's discotheque. The house specialty is the rather good cocktails to be tasted at the bar before or after having dabbled in the dancefloor for those who want to let off steam. Good atmosphere, rather heterogeneous, current music or with topic according to the evening and the mood of the DJ. The Portuguese do not generally arrive before midnight, it is necessary to come late to appreciate the sound which rises.

Do you know the bolacha? It is a traditional Portuguese cookie. It is from this that the name A Bolacheira is derived, to mean the container in which the bolachas are kept , but also the person who makes and markets them. Here, it is the greediness assured. In addition to these cookies, cupcakes, cookies, apple pie are served. Savory side: quiches, toasts, sandwiches, soups. The bread is homemade, the products are in season and the juices are natural. A good address for brunch or a snack.

A nice bar in La Foz that offers several activities for those who are looking for a little more than just sitting at a table. You can play pool, darts or chess, among other things. But Pico's Bar is not short on novelties. The service is good, the atmosphere pleasant and the drinks varied. For the small hungers, you will order petiscos to share, a small hamburger version of snack, or a francesinhas. Each one should find its place of predilection to spend a good evening.

If you're looking to see a play (sometimes without many words), a dance performance or a film in its original version with subtitles (very practical for Portuguese speakers, or those wishing to improve their skills), then take a look at the program on the website. No doubt there will be an interesting performance to immerse you in the culture of Portuguese performing arts. It's often engaging, well performed, moving...

Beer lovers, this is the place to come for draught Belgian beers or to discover the many bottled beers from all over the world. The Gulden Draak Bierhuis, well established in the center of Porto but a little isolated (you'll notice it by its red awning), invites you to try blondes, browns and fruity beers with varying degrees of alcohol content. To make sure you don't go hungry, tapas, burgers and fries are also available. Friendly atmosphere. Sit at the bar or on a table. Cheers!