Porto

A Loja dos Pastéis de Chaves

Lovely eatery just off the main shopping street. Genuine food also suitable for vegetarians. The place is nice and chill. They have a really big menu with a lot of options.

Aguas Furtadas

Looking for unique objects or original Portuguese design? This is the place for it. From a minimalist Barcelos cockerel to colorful ceramics, you won't find many of these pieces anywhere else.

Antiqvvm

Michelin-starred dining in the midst of a city-centre park with river views. Tasting menus or à la carte.

Tue–Sat 12:30-23:00, closed Sun Mon · EUR 45-170

Boavista FC

They were relegated in 2025 and now play in Liga 2 the second tier. Their Estádio do Bessa (capacity 28,200) is 2 km northwest of the centre, metro Francos.

Café Piolho / Âncora d'Ouro

The Golden Anchor

The third oldest cafe in Porto, it is commonly known as "O Piolho" (the Louse). The cafe looks out on the street facing a faculty of the Universidade do Porto, and had been a meeting place for students since the 19th century. Plaques donated by graduating medical classes from the early 20th century onward decorate the walls. During the fascist period (1926-1974) it was a regular meeting place of "undesirables" (according to the regimes point of view), and was accordingly under regular surveillance by the secret police. On one occasion it was raided by the GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) who have a post nearby, and they charged their horses into the cafe itself. It is uncertain if the place's current disorder results from this or more recent activities. Service is surly, the place isn't at all fancy, but it is usually stuffed to the gills with students. It's also quite cheap.

Casa Da Foz

Excellent Italian restaurant. Wide variety of dishes. Extremely small, so it's best to call ahead and reserve a table.

Casa Das Tortas

Great authentic Portuguese food homemade with bakery pastries. A very good place to eat typical food. Best Francesinha in Porto.

Casa da Música

House of Music

Designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA. Guided tour available in English from 1 June - 30 September at 10:00, 11:00, 16:00 and 17:00 for €10/person (free for children under 12) which take about 1 hour. The rest of the year the guided tour is at 11:00 and 16:00.

Centro Comercial Bombarda (CCB)

This is not the regular shopping mall. It's much smaller and with speciality stores related to art and fashion. Look for Portuguese design, organic cosmetics, or contemporary jewellery, and then head to the galleries down the street.

Mon–Fri 11:00–19:00, Sat 11:00–20:00, Sun closed

Churrasqueira Brasil

Don’t let the outside appearance fool you. This place is a hidden gem. Great homemade food and attention. Very nice place to eat the dish of the day.

Clube Mau Mau

In the Foz region, it is a popular nightclub with varying musical styles, from house to pop to R&B.

Discoteca Via Rápida

A popular disco in the Industrial Area. The nightclub opens Fridays and Saturdays and it's always crowded. The club plays the latest dance hits and the crowd is 20ish.

Thu–Sat 23:50–06:00

Estrela do Oriente

Excellent, homemade food of very good quality and a family atmosphere. Good grilled salmon and delicious sardines.

Euskalduna Studio

Service is in a chef's table/degustation style, featuring "10 moments and some surprises".

Mon–Sat 19:00–23:00, closed Sun · EUR 105-170

FC Porto

They play in Primeira Liga, Portugal's top tier. Their home ground Estádio do Dragão (capacity 50,000) is 1 km north of the centre with its own metro station.

Fundação de Serralves

Modern Art Museum

A contemporary museum designed by the famous architect Álvaro Siza, with a huge garden/park and an Art Deco Villa. When visiting this foundation you can visit the exhibitions, relax at the park, have lunch at the restaurant, bar or tea house and explore the shops or the library. There is also a farm at the southern end of the park.

€8.50 museum and park, €4 park only. 50% discount for 65+ and Porto card holders. Free on Sundays 10:00-13:00 for students and under 18

Igreja de São Francisco

Church of Saint Francis

A Gothic church with later alterations of the interior decorations in Baroque style.

Industria

"Local heroes and international superstars" - going since 1987. It's open until around 06:00.

Laurear

Authentic fabulous Portuguese food. Small and cozy place with very friendly service. It's rather small, you have to be lucky to get a table in the evening.

Livraria Lello

It's an old bookshop with an amazing interior and spiral staircase. Voted as one of the most beautiful bookshops in Europe. Be warned that it can get incredibly crowded and claustrophobic.

Due to the absurd number of tourists, to get in you have to buy a €10 ticket online (or €12 at the entrance), which can be used towards book purchases

Maus Hábitos

Vegetarian restaurant by day, youth culture clubhouse at night. Menu changes weekly and costs €9 (€7.50 excluding dessert).

Mon-Fri 12:00-15:00

Mercado do Bolhão

A traditional market of fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. As of 2022 the entire market is now open after major refurbishment.

Sun closed

Mr.Pizza

Street pizzeria for a quick bite. Thin crust and very big pizzas. Nice staff.

Murça No Porto

A small and traditional restaurant typical of Porto, one of the few remaining true. Like eating a home cooked meal. Lots of locals are there.

O Comercial

Elegant atmosphere in the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace). Large windows face the River Douro. They serve Portuguese cuisine tweaked with some new techniques and products.

Mon 19:30–22:30, Tue–Sat 12:30–14:30 & 19:30–22:30, closed Sun · EUR 19-70

Palácio da Bolsa

Stock Exchange Palace

It was built in the 19th century on the grounds of the destroyed old cloisters of the adjacent São Francisco church. It also contains the most impressive Arab room in the country. There is also a Port wine tasting room.

Daily 09:00-18:30 · €12 adults, €7.5 concessions

Passos Manuel

A dance club/bar frequented by the arty crowd, with a varied but tasteful selection of music and a warm decór.

Pavilhão Rosa Mota

A multi purpose pavilion with nice gardens to rest, also known as "Palácio de Cristal".

Pedro Lemos

Michelin-starred restaurant in an old stone house with a lovely rooftop terrace. The contemporary cuisine is delivered in the form of tasting menus.

Mon–Fri 19:00–23:00, Sat 12:30–15:00 & 19:00–23:00 · EUR 50-135

Plano B

Near Torre dos Clérigos is a popular art gallery and bar installed on Porto's historic centre.