Great spot to end the night in Porto. Great drinks. Great service. Great vibes. Plenty of tables…read moreand lawn space to lay a blanket. There are heaters for the cool nights.

A favorite stop to grab a beer on a nice, mellow day. While Base is located (LITERALLY) on a…read moreshopping/food center, it feels like you are in a park. The trees boggle my mind and I enjoy sitting here with a beer, a good book, thinking about how the trees are so huge on top of a roof... The 360 degree view is stunning with Torre dos Clérigos on one side, University of Porto, and old buildings on the remainder. Kids, dogs, old and young will enjoy this stop. Don't expect to get an especially warm welcome here. After coming here an endless amount of times, I have yet to receive warmth. Thankfully this place is so cool my ego is quick to recover. :) A must do to grab alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks with a view.

I reviewed Buhle May 8, 2011…read more Buhle came very highly recommended via TripAdvisor and Wallpaper Magazine. What mainly attracted me to this restaurant was their mixology bar. Since there is much sameness amongst the bars here, I hoped for something different and inspiring. Close to the end of Avenida da Boavista, Buhle overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. If you look past the trees, you will see this panoramic view. Buhle's boxy exterior hides the design gems found inside, but more on that later. Entering the restaurant is slightly difficult because you don't know whether to pull or push (puxe means pull in Portuguese). The hostess stand with its imposing reservation book is immediately inside. Reservations are strongly recommended - phone or email is sufficient. I was very pleased with their prompt attention to my email reservation request. Since I was early, that asked if I wanted a cocktail. Upon saying yes, I was taken to their cocktail seating area. This area features low tables and complementing low chairs. If you're facing the hostess stand, the well stocked bar and wine racks are to your left, the sushi bar with flat screen television showing a live kitchen feed is directly behind. Restrooms are behind the sushi bar. To your right is the outdoor patio area with similar seating and tables as the cocktail area. There is a hallway with additional seating that connects to the main dining area. I started with the Morning Glory cocktail. It features gin, ginger compote, Grand Marnier, and lemon juice. It was a bit sweet for me with a slight spicy finish. You'll notice it's slightly cloudy probably from the ginger compote. Since I was here to dine the drink cost €6, instead of €8 (bar only). Complimentary chips came with the drink also. Each table has a mixology menu, cha` (tea) menu, and Hendricks Gin menu. The bar is where Buhle first did not live up to my expectations. For me, mixology engenders a sense of classic cocktails, fine ingredients, bar seating, a bartender's personality visible within his concoctions, bitters. There was no bar seating, most bottles sat behind glass doors, and my empty martini glass sat at table for 10+ minutes. You can look, but don't touch. Likewise, it's a pleasure when you discover bars that feature classic cocktails from Jerry Thomas or the Savoy Cocktail Book. If you're into mixology, this is probably not the ideal bar. Dinner was next. Once my dining companion arrived we were escorted to our dining table. Though seated next to their ticketing station, I never felt distracted. We ordered: Foie Gras & Douro Moscatel Terrine with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette (€13), Pork Curry & Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce (€7.5), Buhle Sushi Mix 10 pc (€13), and the White Bean Pastry with Almond Ice Cream and Egg Custard (€6.50). We were upcharged for the focaccia, bread, carrots with olive oil (€2.50 x 2 because we were two individuals not because we ordered two servings) and water (which they kept pouring without us asking). Be aware of the upcharges in Europe. If something appears on your table and you didn't order it, you will be charged if you eat it. Finally, their online Wok menu does not appear in paper form. The spring rolls featured slightly chewy dough with some crunch. The pork was well spiced, not overpowering. The sweet chili sauce was a great complement. Fatty, country, savory, layered flavors, creamy with solidity, complicated. This was my pictured foie gras with melão (melon) and thin crunchy bread. It was wonderful and I want more. This made my evening. The Buhle Mix 10 piece features 4 California rolls, 2 gambas, 2 thinly sliced salmon wrapped around cream cheese topped with strawberries, tuna, salmon, and other fruitful delights. The salmon and strawberry was fabulous, the mystery yellow fruit sweet with some bitter, and the tuna sumptuous. The white bean pastry had a bonus apple flavor inside. The toasted slivered almonds were a nice touch. The almond ice cream was a bit sweet and lacking a distinct almond flavor. Once dinner was finished, I could reflect on my remaining Buhle thoughts. Overall, it was merely a nice experience. It proved affordable at €57 total though it caters toward Porto's upperclass. The foie gras was outstanding, the sushi platter excellent (the best buy), but other elements were forgettable.

Orpheu offers one of the more memorable outdoor dining setups in Porto. The tables are arranged in…read morea very narrow pedestrian alley, wedged between buildings where foot traffic moves past you on both sides. It's tight and lively, but that's part of the charm -- the constant flow of people creates a bustling, energetic atmosphere that makes for excellent people-watching. We ordered the codfish bao, goat cheese with honey, and octopus. The codfish bao was a creative dish that worked surprisingly well. The soft bao bun contrasted nicely with the flaky bacalhau, giving the classic Portuguese ingredient a modern spin. The goat cheese with honey was simple but well balanced -- creamy and slightly tangy cheese paired with just the right amount of sweetness. The octopus was the highlight of the meal. Tender, well seasoned, and cooked exactly how octopus should be, with great flavour and texture. To drink, we had a dry white port, which paired nicely with the seafood and felt like the perfect Porto choice. Service was attentive and relaxed, with friendly banter that added to the casual atmosphere. Overall, Orpheu is less about space or quiet dining and more about soaking in the energy of Porto while enjoying well-executed food and drinks. If you like lively outdoor dining and a bit of urban theatre with your meal, it's a great place to stop.

TL;DR: Small, precise, and quietly special. Feels like the…read moreversion of Porto you hope to find. The kind of place you settle into for hours or bring a date. If this is your taste, it's close to ideal. Drinks: Really solid classics. Precise, focused, no unnecessary flair. This is a bar that knows exactly what it's doing. Food: Charcuterie-driven and simple. Pairs well with the drinks without trying to compete. Vibe: Familiar and foreign at the same time. Tucked on a winding street just off the main flow, it feels hidden in plain sight. Small, intimate, a little artsy, with just two people running the whole room. What could be better: Not much. If anything, its size and pace won't work for groups or anyone looking for energy.

I love the mix of traditional and modern decor here. A dance club/night club with a DJ upstairs in…read morea chill space and two dance areas downstairs, playing different types of EDM, though I did walk in on a live band packing up, so I presume there are other sorts of music as well. I thought the music was good, but wasn't super-inspiring, but a lot of people there seemed to enjoy it a lot. There are plenty of spaces to sit upstairs and plenty of space to dance downstairs. Multiple bars available; I especially like how the main downstairs bar is recessed away from the two dance floors, so that it's not super loud there; easier to order drinks and such. €5 cover charge on a weekend night. Like most bars/clubs there, smoking is permitted. Bathrooms: About normal for a night club. Could be a tad cleaner, but given out late it was, they were pretty decent, and didn't have any lines.

This place was alright. It really wasn't great but not bad. There was a concert which was cool. The…read moreenvironment was pretty cool. Looked a lot more hype by all the bouncers outside and the inside did not live up to it. Drinks are regular.

Aduela came highly recommended from foodies who have visited oporto. It was great food, great…read moreservice and cool ambiance. Our experience was not excetional but didnt suck either. Id recommend this place to anyone visiting Porto. Be sure to make a reservation. You'll love it.

Best locals bar around! We stopped here on our first day in Porto because it was close to the…read morehotel... we went back two more times! Good prices and the mulled wine was AMAZING! Definitely a must hit spot if you are in Porto.

As hotel bars go, it is ok, it has a rather, cool chic feel to it. A decent view greats the eye,…read moreand the bartenders are nice, and they will even through down some peanuts without much ptompting.. Yeah!! For free snacks!!

Zenith Lounge it's a nice sophisticated place located on the last floor in the hotel building…read more During the day it's a place to chill (swimming pool with beautiful view). During the evening and night it's a super cool place where you can try to learn kizomba, drink good alcohol, have fun with friends. The only small thing is - there's not too much space (you need to hurry to get sit places if you need them). I recommend for 1st date - because of modern design, romantic view and good (mostly) portuguese music BUT not fado.

Very cute restaurant with limited seating. They have great service. The waiters are kind and fluent…read morein English. Honestly most of the stars for service. The pizza was good. Olives were excellent and fresh. Not the best pizza in Portugal but a good dinner spot if you need to eat somewhere

A wonderful location to sit outside and enjoy some Portuguese white wine. The shade in the evening…read moreis lovely. Above the crowds. Delicious seafood tapas and an unbeatable view.

If you're ever have the opportunity to visit Porto, Portugal, you're in for a real treat. Our short…read moretrip to Porto we ate at several very nice places and enjoyed lots of great wine. But by far our favorite evening was spent on the banks of the Duro river, drinking wine and ordering small plates of food at Wine Quay Bar. We got really lucky to get a primo spot overlooking the Douro at the wine bar; it was picture perfect. With the help of the server we ordered a Douro Valley wine - a dry, fruity white. It was tastilicious. This place had an all appetizer menu -- like tapas in Spain. We had olives, a sublime soft sheep's milk cheese, bread, sardines in tomato sauce and pigs feet ... indescribably succulent, all of it. This place is a no-brainer for some of the most amazing food and wine in one of the most beautiful places one could enjoy them.