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LX Factory is a real island of creativity in the heart of Lisbon. Back in the mid-19th century it was one of the first weaving mills in the city, and today it is an entire factory, and it produces...Well, it produces a lot of things. There are many young companies concentrated here, which are ready to introduce you to the results of their activities - from unusual furniture to unique paintings.
But above all, LX Factory is a cultural platform. It regularly hosts movie screenings, creative meetings, concerts, performances, exhibitions, and literary events. And it is always full of creative young people, who do not just come to watch and listen, but can easily pick up a paintbrush and paint withshades in the courtyard. On this huge territory there is also a restaurant where you can eat delicious food at quite an affordable price, and a large three-story bookstore, from which it is simply impossible to leave empty-handed. All in all, it's the #1 place to visit.
Address: R. Rodrigues Faria, 103.
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 04:00.
For lovers of a good and tasty time outdoors, there is no better place than Restaurante Santo André, you will not find a better place than Restaurante Santo André. This wonderful café with its wide and picturesque terrace and authentic Portuguese cuisine is a local favorite. And, while it hasn't really been discovered by tourists yet, it's quiet and very affordable.
You can come to this restaurant for breakfast, a hearty dinner, or just to sit down with a glass of wine or a glass of beer. Many national dishes from meat, fish, baked vegetables, original soups, sauces and pies are served here. You don't have to wait long to order, and the average check for a full dinner with a main course, a drink and a dessert won't cost you more than €10-15. And if you choose a place closer to the edge of the terrace, you can watch the famous Lisbon streetcars passing by.
Address: R. da Costa do Castelo, 91.
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 02:00.
Fado. It is impossible to come to Lisbon and not listen to this amazing Portuguese music, these songs that are like romances, full of such sadness, tears, pain and love that it is impossible not to be moved.
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You can enjoy moving songs, learn a little more about their history and the people who have won the hearts of thousands of Portuguese with their singing, and just have a good time at A Tasca do Chico. This is the oldest tavern in the city, which has been restored and is lined with posters of Fado singers and fans from different times, where in the evenings you can listen to and, if you wish, learn to sing Fado yourself.
Among the regulars are artists, musicians, singers and writers who come here for inspiration. You should stop by. And don't forget to try the "burning" chorizo, traditional sausages cooked on fire - locals highly recommend it.
Address: Rua Diário de Notícias, 39.
Opening hours: daily from 12:00 to 04:00.
Portugal, like any southern country, is famous for its wine. One of the best places to buy or taste it is Chafariz do Vinho. It's a quiet cellar that has been transformed into a very stylish place and has over 300 different brands of local wine in its cellars.
The center point of the place is the Mother Water Fountain, hidden between the cellar floors. At Chafariz do Vinho you can buy a bottle or two, you can taste it, or you can sit down and enjoy carpaccio, cheese plate, mussels and oysters, and various types of meats. Wine connoisseurs should also go on the gastro-wine tour of Setubal "Azulejo, Portuguese wine and the beauty of the Atlantic".
Address: Chafariz da Mãe d'Água, R. da Mãe de Água..
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 18:00 to 02:00.
Bertrand is one of the oldest bookstores in the world, dating back to 1732. Of course, inside there is nothing reminiscent of those distant times, but outside the owners have tried to somehow preserve the look of antiquity.
This does not affect the assortment of literature: it is really impressive here - huge halls with a large selection of all kinds of literature, including English-language literature. The staff is polite and helpful, they will always help you find the book you need. There is a hall where you can browse, read what you have found, and even a small room with old things.
The address is R. Garrett, 73/75.
Opening hours:Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 20:30, Friday-Saturday from 09:00 to 22:00, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00.
A time-tested institution. It is impossible to say otherwise about Botequim - cafe, which was opened in 1968 by Portuguese writer Natalia Correia. It was here that the whole color of Lisbon's culture gathered in those days: writers, musicians, philosophers, artists. Although the establishment was closed for some time after Natalia's death, today it once again gathers the same creative public.
The interior retains its former retro ambience: wide armchairs, wooden tables, antique chests of drawers, and bookshelves. In the evenings, poetry evenings and musical concerts are also organized here, which you can find out about in advance on the institution's poster. Tea, coffee, various desserts and light snacks are served here.
Address: Largo da Graça, 79/80.
Opening hours:daily from 14:00 to 02:00.
If you should look for interesting souvenirs in Lisbon, it is in A Vida Portuguesa. This is not just a gift store, but rather a very memorable place where time-honored items are sold, which the townspeople themselves call "my grandmother's store".
You can find a lot of things here: clothes, books, cutlery, dishes, soap, perfume, jewelry and many, many things you can't even imagine
Home furnishings, children's toys and little teapots. And after shopping, you can sit in the back of the store and enjoy your purchases with a glass of wine.
Address: Largo doIntendente, 23.
Opening hours: daily from 10:30 to 19:30.
Another point on the musical map of the city is Páginas Tantas. One of the oldest jazz bars in the city, it gathers in the evenings proven fans of quality music, as well as familiar and emerging names on the scene.
The hall is hung with photos of jazzmen and bluesmen from different times and different countries, which certainly adds to the mood and creates the right atmosphere. You should come here with a group of friends to have a good time accompanied by good music, interesting drinks and delicious food.
Address: Rua do Diário de Noticias, 85.
Opening hours: Monday through Thursday from 21:00 to 02:00, Friday and Saturday from 21:00 to 03:00.
