Its a modern burger restaurant with a large bar. Burgers were on par with the ever growing modern…read moreburger restaurant industry. My only real complaint is the bacon, and this is more related to what Portugal calls bacon. The fries were good, a bit thick and needed salt. Overall a great bar and good burgers.

Surprisingly good burger and fries. Came here to get out of the rain and was pleasantly surprised…read more Drinks were on point too.

The BEST Sour I have ever had! The Selfmade Sour Blues (#9)…read moreYes it's a pulpy sour but it's amazing, if you love a fruity toned sour and you like pulp in your juice, try this! The staff is amazing, the atmosphere is very laxed and the people make it worth while. They have a bunch of table games you can use and there's a nice back patio area as well. I will definitely come back to this place on my future visits to Porto.

Fantastic beer, unpretentious. You can get your local pours and Duchesse in one place. Love it!read more

Number 1- make a reservation- we didn't. I waited an hour behind a potted plant for a table whilst…read moremy non-smoking husband paced outside with a team of chain smokers to be seated. The place is charming and European and fun and lively. The Francesinha was rather delicious. We marveled how the bread stayed firm in spite of the cheese and sauce. I had to try it so the two delicious bites were just that. The volume of meat on the sandwich is alrming so I went vegetarian. The zucchini tartare with vegetable croquettes was one of my favorite meals in Portugal. I raved about it for two days. I still think about it. Expertly executed and truly a culinary wizardry meal.

Came here to try the famous Francesinha…read more Brasão Aliados in downtown Porto is part of the Brasão chain of lively restaurants recognized for their well-regarded Francesinha sandwich. Anthony Bourdain referred to this dish as the heart attack on a plate as it features steak, sausage & ham sandwiched within two bread slices underneath layers melted cheese that are then finished with a tomato-beer sauce. For good measure, we had egg on top the traditional way. Service was relatively inattentive but we were here for the food anyways. The restaurant has a refined modern pub vibe, and was busy with tourists & locals when we visited. The server conversed in fluent English and the food arrived quickly despite the crowd. Surprisingly, we found the Francesinha to be quite salty especially with the much hyped beer-drenched sauce that overpowered other flavours. Our server had urged us to order the half-size, but the regular size was fine and only 2 EUR more (€13.30). There was also a couvert basket which we kindly declined. There was a longer lineup by the time we finished. Skip it or hit it? Hit it to try the classic Porto eat, be prepared for a rich but salty meal.

Wifey and I needed some food before we left Porto...and most places were barely open for breakfast…read moreso when we saw Botequim Nostalgic we had to stop. They have small personal pizzas here so we ordered a Prosciutto-Fungi pizza and a Porto Tonic to hold us over til dinner. The pizza was just ok...needed to be cooked about 60-90 seconds longer, but the taste was pretty good. We had three servers sharing the tables and we were able to get in and out pretty quick. We got to enjoy one last meal overlooking the Douro River...what a view.

This place was awesome . I got a Portuguese specialty sandwich and it was amazing. It was like a…read moregiant grilled cheese, add steak and sausage and then covered in gravy. It's located right on the water so the view was amazing. Guitar players out front so nice music and lots of people watching opportunities. Great fast service and they spoke English which was helpful for me . There prices are a little high but they're in prime tourist area so what I'd expect.

Beautiful and cozy lil bar with a speak easy that pena after 10pm…read more Amazing drinks, great service and awesome ambiance! Definitely recommend Fernando was our awesome bartender! 5 stars to him I had a Hemingway and it was amazing m!!!

Very cute, reminded me of a speak easy in the states. The staff was very knowledgeable and able to…read moremake strong drinks. Ordered a traditional and a tequila old fashion, they were strong but lacked some depth of flavor. I would def recommend stopping by for the vibes!

Super cool, quaint little hole in the wall place with great food and great service. The "meat…read moretower" is a must; chock full of local cold cuts, fruits and breads. The spicy potatoes are amazing as is the chicken adobo. They have a great bar complete with an amazing scotch collection and plenty of beers. When in Porto: come here. Maybe make reservations though, it's small and can get busy.

Tip: Don't leave if they turn you away 'cause the place is "full". Ask to be seated in their…read morebackroom, so you can enjoy drinks while you wait for a table. Came here as a back-up to another restaurant that was packed, but I'm glad that I ended up here. We were initially "sent away" and told they were fully booked, but as we were outside looking up another place on our phones, a couple left, so we were seated. When they say "booked", they just mean currently full...not necessarily solid.reservations.all night. The interior looks like a quaint, old world, restaurant, but the atmosphere is more relaxed and friendly in a chill way! Food is lighter, international fare (onion bahjji, currywurst, falafel) while drinks menu, especially the beer, seems to be more of an extensive list. Owner's personal passion perhaps? Food was solid and everything was made in-house. Owner was very kind, originally from Germany who settled in Porto a while ago. I never went there to drink, but it seems like they really know their stuff!

Everything about this spot. Yes. Just by walking by you would never know there are layers and…read morelayers of character hidden behind the glass doors. This includes the kitchen within the stairs, a covered beer garden, and a romantic terrace with vines, low sitting and live music depending on the night. Date night, friend night, solo night, any night. This is your next stop.

Enjoy delicious Portuguese (and foreign) craft beers in a friendly, inclusive environment. The…read morestaff is amazing and will also fill your belly with tasty Portuguese finger food, like rissois! This beautiful place has been around for 10 years and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy it for much longer. Definitely recommend!

TL;DR: If you're doing a cocktail crawl or just need a break…read morefrom wine, it's worth your time. Not something to plan your day around, but a place you'd return to if you lived nearby. Drinks: Thoughtful and well executed, though not mind blowing. Memorable enough, and among the better cocktails we had in Porto without being the best. Service: Really good. Attentive without overdoing it. Vibe: Feels like a neighborhood spot slightly off the main path. You'll walk a darker block or two to get there, but it pays off with a quieter, more local feel. What could be better: Cocktails don't quite reach standout territory. This isn't where you go for your top drink of the trip.

We stumbled upon this gem while in Porto, Portugal after a terrible tour and a parking ticket. Not…read moreonly was it adorable, the staff was so lovely and the pizza so delicious it turned our mood around. They made us forget the stress of the day. If you're ever in Porto, stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed...