Guidebook for Lisboa - Intendente
Drinks & Nightlife
By day, hipsters hang out in the patio over beers and petiscos (Portuguese tapas) at this huge culture venue, which opened three years ago. On weekends, there’s often live music, whether a house D.J. or a funáná (music from Cape Verde) band performing in front of a tiger mural.
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Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueBy day, hipsters hang out in the patio over beers and petiscos (Portuguese tapas) at this huge culture venue, which opened three years ago. On weekends, there’s often live music, whether a house D.J. or a funáná (music from Cape Verde) band performing in front of a tiger mural.
A welcome addition to the revitalization of the area, Topo sits atop a multiethnic commercial center, facing the popular Praça Martim Moniz. An elevator carries guests six floors up to the top of the building and delivers them to a chic indoor and outdoor space. Inside, a long wood counter acts as both dining table and cocktail bar. Outside, a terrace extends out into the Lisbon skyline, offering multi-level wooden seating spaces and spectacular city views.
For snack and light meals, Topo has a menu featuring gyoza, chicken satay and alheira to start, Caesar salad and sandwiches of smoked pork belly, steak and tuna, as well as main courses of octopus friend rice, tuna or veal tartare and beef loin. The hamburger with gorgonzola, presunto and caramelized onion is, no doubt, also a crowd-pleaser. The bar features everyone’s favorite alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A specialty menu features drinks connected by the respected Black Pepper and Basil cocktail masters.
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Martim Moniz station
A welcome addition to the revitalization of the area, Topo sits atop a multiethnic commercial center, facing the popular Praça Martim Moniz. An elevator carries guests six floors up to the top of the building and delivers them to a chic indoor and outdoor space. Inside, a long wood counter acts as both dining table and cocktail bar. Outside, a terrace extends out into the Lisbon skyline, offering multi-level wooden seating spaces and spectacular city views.
For snack and light meals, Topo has a menu featuring gyoza, chicken satay and alheira to start, Caesar salad and sandwiches of smoked pork belly, steak and tuna, as well as main courses of octopus friend rice, tuna or veal tartare and beef loin. The hamburger with gorgonzola, presunto and caramelized onion is, no doubt, also a crowd-pleaser. The bar features everyone’s favorite alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A specialty menu features drinks connected by the respected Black Pepper and Basil cocktail masters.
Situated on the roof of Hotel Mundial you shall find the fantastic Rooftop bar , panoramic lounge where you will experience an overwhelming view over the city. In a modern, relaxed and cozy ambience, you can enjoy from a selection various drinks and snacks, cocktails, salads, tapas and hamburgers.
During the summer months you may enjoy Sunset Parties with a DJ!
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Hotel Mundial
2 Praça Martim MonizSituated on the roof of Hotel Mundial you shall find the fantastic Rooftop bar , panoramic lounge where you will experience an overwhelming view over the city. In a modern, relaxed and cozy ambience, you can enjoy from a selection various drinks and snacks, cocktails, salads, tapas and hamburgers.
During the summer months you may enjoy Sunset Parties with a DJ!
Shopping
Cupboards from an old grocery store in the northern city of Braga and shelves from Setubal, south of Lisbon, furnish this two-year-old outpost of the Lisbon shop, showing off leather shoes, a new wine section and vibrant textiles.
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueCupboards from an old grocery store in the northern city of Braga and shelves from Setubal, south of Lisbon, furnish this two-year-old outpost of the Lisbon shop, showing off leather shoes, a new wine section and vibrant textiles.
The owner Josiane Lima stocks her year-old secondhand shop with Portuguese items from her favorite decades, the 1950s to the 1970s. Great finds here include metal-frame chairs topped with quilted leather cushions by Mies van der Rohe and leather Saarinen armchairs.
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Retrox Vintage
4C Rua dos AnjosThe owner Josiane Lima stocks her year-old secondhand shop with Portuguese items from her favorite decades, the 1950s to the 1970s. Great finds here include metal-frame chairs topped with quilted leather cushions by Mies van der Rohe and leather Saarinen armchairs.
Food Scene
Portuguese food restaurant. Big portions of food. Not very fancy but cool to be part of the experience!
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Cova Funda Intendente
20A Tv. Cidadão João GonçalvesPortuguese food restaurant. Big portions of food. Not very fancy but cool to be part of the experience!
Cervejaria Ramiro is THE place to eat seafood. There are better (and much more expensive!) places for sure, but few are as authentic as this one. The seafood is fantastic and always fresh.
Just observing the frantic pace of the waiters as they try to serve the waiting crowd is a spectacle on its own. Great place for a Sunday lunch. Don’t be afraid of the queue, the quick service results in a high rotation.
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Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisCervejaria Ramiro is THE place to eat seafood. There are better (and much more expensive!) places for sure, but few are as authentic as this one. The seafood is fantastic and always fresh.
Just observing the frantic pace of the waiters as they try to serve the waiting crowd is a spectacle on its own. Great place for a Sunday lunch. Don’t be afraid of the queue, the quick service results in a high rotation.
Beautiful interior design. Stage for live music performances. Very friendly and helpful staff. Free WiFi.
The façade of the Hard Rock Café it's impressive outside and inside you will be seduced by the lively and exciting vibe which is relaxing and stimulating in the same time with some live concerts and a great decoration.
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Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon
2 Av. da LiberdadeBeautiful interior design. Stage for live music performances. Very friendly and helpful staff. Free WiFi.
The façade of the Hard Rock Café it's impressive outside and inside you will be seduced by the lively and exciting vibe which is relaxing and stimulating in the same time with some live concerts and a great decoration.
One of the oldest pastries in Lisbon. They use to serve the royal family and the decoration inside is quite remarkable.
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Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraOne of the oldest pastries in Lisbon. They use to serve the royal family and the decoration inside is quite remarkable.
Fábulas
nº14 Calçada Nova de São FranciscoIt's good to have a nice glass of wine.
Sightseeing
It was once one of the city's biggest secrets, but it has been discovered by tour guides and young couples. It offers a panoramic view of Lisbon, which is also observed by a small image of the Virgin that gives the place its name ("Our Lady of the Mount"). Behind the image is a small chapel from the 1700s, which is almost always closed. According to an old legend, pregnant women who sat on the stone chair inside would have a problem-free childbirth.
This is one of the highest points in the city, so several monuments, identified on a tile panel, can be seen from here.
This spot is especially popular at sunset, but during the day there are also those who stay for hours in the shade of the olive trees, cypresses and pines.
To get here, walk down Rua da Graça from Largo da Graça, and turn left at Rua da Senhora do Monte.
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteIt was once one of the city's biggest secrets, but it has been discovered by tour guides and young couples. It offers a panoramic view of Lisbon, which is also observed by a small image of the Virgin that gives the place its name ("Our Lady of the Mount"). Behind the image is a small chapel from the 1700s, which is almost always closed. According to an old legend, pregnant women who sat on the stone chair inside would have a problem-free childbirth.
This is one of the highest points in the city, so several monuments, identified on a tile panel, can be seen from here.
This spot is especially popular at sunset, but during the day there are also those who stay for hours in the shade of the olive trees, cypresses and pines.
To get here, walk down Rua da Graça from Largo da Graça, and turn left at Rua da Senhora do Monte.
This romantic pine-shaded terrace overlooking the city is a popular hangout for young groups, thanks to its kiosk café and fantastic views that go from the castle down to the river.
Everyone calls it Miradouro da Graça, but the official name is Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, a poet who died in 2004 and who spent many of her days admiring Lisbon from this spot. One of her poems can be read on a wall facing her bronze bust, which is seen looking out to the city. Standing behind it is an 18th-century church, Igreja da Graça.
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Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaThis romantic pine-shaded terrace overlooking the city is a popular hangout for young groups, thanks to its kiosk café and fantastic views that go from the castle down to the river.
Everyone calls it Miradouro da Graça, but the official name is Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, a poet who died in 2004 and who spent many of her days admiring Lisbon from this spot. One of her poems can be read on a wall facing her bronze bust, which is seen looking out to the city. Standing behind it is an 18th-century church, Igreja da Graça.
This is probably the most secret garden in Lisbon. Everyone in Lisbon knows it exists, has an idea where it is located, but most have never actually been there.
The view from the garden is fantastic, as most views over Lisbon are. It’s divided in more lowered levels, one with a nice cafe, a children’s playground and another fountain. Although the garden is quite old, the 2000s restoration works gave it a new fresh air. Also, during summer, the bigger Fountain sometimes becomes a city beach.
Another great sight you get are the surrounding XVIII and XIX charming mansions of the neighbourhood.
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Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeThis is probably the most secret garden in Lisbon. Everyone in Lisbon knows it exists, has an idea where it is located, but most have never actually been there.
The view from the garden is fantastic, as most views over Lisbon are. It’s divided in more lowered levels, one with a nice cafe, a children’s playground and another fountain. Although the garden is quite old, the 2000s restoration works gave it a new fresh air. Also, during summer, the bigger Fountain sometimes becomes a city beach.
Another great sight you get are the surrounding XVIII and XIX charming mansions of the neighbourhood.
Arts & Culture
The Castelo de S. Jorge – National Monument occupies a privileged area of the old medieval alcáçova (citadel) and consists of the castle, ruins of the former royal palace and part of the neighborhood for the elite.
The fortification, built by the Moors in the mid-11th century, was the last defensive stronghold for the elite who resided on the citadel: the Moorish governor whose palace was nearby, and the elite city administrators whose homes are visible today in the Archaeological Site.
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe Castelo de S. Jorge – National Monument occupies a privileged area of the old medieval alcáçova (citadel) and consists of the castle, ruins of the former royal palace and part of the neighborhood for the elite.
The fortification, built by the Moors in the mid-11th century, was the last defensive stronghold for the elite who resided on the citadel: the Moorish governor whose palace was nearby, and the elite city administrators whose homes are visible today in the Archaeological Site.
The National Theatre D. Maria II is a historical theatre considered one of the most prestigious Portuguese venues and located in the Rossio square, right in the city centre.
This portuguese National Theater presents arts & dance productions in a rebuilt, 19th-century palace.
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Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II
Praça Dom Pedro IVThe National Theatre D. Maria II is a historical theatre considered one of the most prestigious Portuguese venues and located in the Rossio square, right in the city centre.
This portuguese National Theater presents arts & dance productions in a rebuilt, 19th-century palace.
Chapitô is situated in "Costa do Castelo" on a quiet, unassuming street. It's a large white building with giant pictures of circus acts hanging down from it. It’s a fabulous building. Built in the 17th century, it used to be a prison but now is used as a state funded school for circus performers.
It is recommend a visit to Chapitô, even if only for a coffee or see their shows. The views are wonderful and the whole vibe is funky, quirky, bohemian and relaxed.
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Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloChapitô is situated in "Costa do Castelo" on a quiet, unassuming street. It's a large white building with giant pictures of circus acts hanging down from it. It’s a fabulous building. Built in the 17th century, it used to be a prison but now is used as a state funded school for circus performers.
It is recommend a visit to Chapitô, even if only for a coffee or see their shows. The views are wonderful and the whole vibe is funky, quirky, bohemian and relaxed.
It's considered one of the best design museums in Europe, with great design names represented next to the top international fashion designers, like Charles & Ray Eames, Le Corbusier, Tom Dixon, Philippe Starck, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, and also Tommy Hilfiger, who offered one of his pieces.
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MUDE
24 R. AugustaIt's considered one of the best design museums in Europe, with great design names represented next to the top international fashion designers, like Charles & Ray Eames, Le Corbusier, Tom Dixon, Philippe Starck, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, and also Tommy Hilfiger, who offered one of his pieces.
Parks & Nature
This peaceful garden on top of one of the seven hills is a space full of history over the centuries; it has served as a bullring, flea market (Feira da Ladra) and a vegetable market. Also had a fountain powered by one of the distribution galleries of the Águas Livres Aqueduct.
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Campo dos Mártires da Pátria
Campo dos Mártires da PátriaThis peaceful garden on top of one of the seven hills is a space full of history over the centuries; it has served as a bullring, flea market (Feira da Ladra) and a vegetable market. Also had a fountain powered by one of the distribution galleries of the Águas Livres Aqueduct.
Essentials
Mini Preco
75 Rua do Forno do TijoloSupermarket. Open from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm everyday.
Minipreço Express
11 R. de São BentoSupermarket. Opens from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm.