Alright, next up on my semi-overwhelming remaining list of cool places I went to when I was in…read morePortugal a couple months ago - one of three distinct, very similar spots to try locally made craft ginja, so obviously I made a crawl of it and tried all three in a row, the first day I got to Lisbon. All three are, similarly, very tiny bars, basically just alcoves, no seating, large enough to fit a couple people standing inside if it's raining, which it was. Not a spot people stick around a long time at, which is reasonable, since all they sell are shots of ginja, and to-go bottles of ginja. They don't sell it in shotglasses, unlike the other two - but they do give you a cherry if you want, also unlike the other two. Personal verdict, it's definitely better than do Carmo... between here and Sem Rival is really up to the individual, both are great. It's boozy but also definitely full of fruit and spices, and just sweet enough but not sickly. Good ginja is great, it's wacky nobody's tried marketing it in the US. Wish I could've taken home a full bottle of each (I'd already earmarked almost a whole suitcase for Port wine, obviously.)

This is a must try if you're in Lisbon. I was so excited to taste ginja and heard about this place…read morebecause of Anthony Bourdain's visit. There was a line when we arrived but it moved fast. Each shot was 1.55 euros and they only accept cash. You can even purchase full size bottles too. The ginja was poured from one of their built in barrels into a large bottle which had plenty of cherries in it. From there, you can ask for a shot with or without cherries. I opted for cherries in mine because I just had to try it. It definitely packs a punch but is sweet and slightly syrupy. The cherries were potent too. Would definitely return!

This place is definitely on the pricier side, but they have an amazing selection and service. Let's…read morebe honest, the minute you walk in you know it's going to be pricier, but get great service. Based on my experience, the acores gin was about one and a half times more than I've been able to find elsewhere, but still better than running around town at the last minute to find quality items. The store is well organized and has a classic look. I mentioned needing the tax refund, which wasn't included. Kind of a fail.

Why would anyone in their right mind purchase a 12 year old whiskey for such an outrageous price…read more This store is the biggest rip off imaginable €499 for 2008 Bushmills 12 years Douro Wine Cask???? You can get a top quality Bushmills 25 year old DOUBLE the years, and at cask strength!! for €380. This store is a complete Rip off store! Here buy a real quality whiskey wayyy cheaper. https://diceys.com/onlinestore/shop/product/bushmills-causeway-collection-1995-malaga-cask

Alright, next up on my semi-overwhelming remaining list of cool places I went to when I was in…read morePortugal a couple months ago - one of three distinct, very similar spots to try locally made craft ginja, so obviously I made a crawl of it and tried all three in a row, the first day I got to Lisbon. All three are, similarly, very tiny bars, basically just alcoves, no seating, large enough to fit a couple people standing inside if it's raining, which it was. Not a spot people stick around a long time at, which is reasonable, since all they sell are cheap shots of ginja, and to-go bottles of ginja. Well, in this case, uniquely, they also sell a second, more complex liqueur called Eduardino, one reason I'd give the crown to this stop over A Ginjinha around the block, though I also think I liked the ginja here a *hair* more than A Ginjinha. Both great, though. (You can skip Ginginha do Carmo. :p) The ginja, like their most direct competitor's, is quite fruity, and sweet, but not overly so. The one here is also *particularly* smooth. Their second product, Eduardino, apparently invented here in 1908 (I just looked it up) is an anise-infused ginja that doesn't taste anything like ginja, but does taste like a great, complex, sweet anise liqueur, that I imagine would be *wonderful* in cocktails that call for absinthe as a modifier, or probably also as a swap for Benedictine or any of those more famous sweet/herbal liqueurs, if you're a cocktail nerd like me. Though here, obviously, they just sell it neat or in bottles. It is also pretty tasty served neat. I wish I'd had room to bring back a full 750 bottle of each, instead of just a 200 ml bottle (I had most of a suitcase already earmarked for Port wine), but I was glad they *sold* 200 ml bottles!

We saw this place on the map directly across from the oldest ginja stall and thought the idea of a…read morerivaling ginja place was hilarious. It's the same set up as the other spot - it's a small stall, the line moves fast, and it's cash only. One of the differences is that there were small standing tables outside so you could hangout for a bit if you wanted to. The other difference is the taste of the ginja - I found their version to be less sweet and more smooth than the other, older stall across the street. I preferred Sem Rival's version a bit more actually! At the same exact price (1.55 euros) and in the same area, you might as well try both and come to your own conclusion.

I must say they're r so nice jus to wait for us to buy stuff fr here to wine sardines n olive…read moreoils..it's our last night n jus doing las minute shopping for local foods to bring home ...they got great Portuguese wines n assorted chocolates .they still hav the time to explain what's the product n what's the best taste for their local goods...the most I say polite n nicest people n Lisbon

From the owner: Situada na Rua da Prata, em plena baixa pombalina, nasceu em Novembro de 2012, a Garrafeira &…read moreCharcutaria D. Pedro , e embora sendo ainda muito nova, já se propõe rivalizar com as garrafeiras mais antigas. O conceito é ter produtos de qualidade sempre ao melhor preço. Com uma vasta colecção de vinhos, alguns raridades, que fariam as delícias a qualquer coleccionador, este espaço tem ainda ao seu dispor uma vasta gama de frutos secos e sementes únicos no país inteiro, doces regionais, charcutaria seleccionada, queijos nacionais, chocolates, conservas de fruta e de peixe, azeites e vinagres, que prometem satisfazer o cliente mais exigente. Um lugar acolhedor, onde o atendimento personalizado confere à Garrafeira & Charcutaria D.Pedro um lugar de excelência na baixa de Lisboa. Visite-nos, e seja mais um cliente satisfeito.

Our second stop on the Lisbon food tour. Had a variety of food ready for us including Queijo da…read moreserra with pumpkin jam, which is cheese of the mountain, a very soft buttery cheese, which was just delicious with the pumpkin jam. Next was Pastéis de bacalhau or codfish cakes which were the best that we had in Lisbon. Next up, Octopus salad, which I did not expect to like, but it had a great flavor of olive oil and white wine vinegar and I would order again for sure! And finally Peixinhos da horta, or fish of the garden. Which turns out to be tempura fried green beans. They were also very good. Very friendly staff and we had some house wine, Rosé wine Monte Amarelo to wash it all down. Would definitely go back here again!

They said they had real Portuguee Periperi chicken but they brought me a deep fried chicken laying…read morein a bed of oil. The steak was undercooked & the pasta was bland. The fish was tasteless. The food was under par hence the cheap prices! This was just the worst Lisboa restaurant we went to!

Friendly service, bilingual staff, huge selection of wine, and happy to offer samples to try. They…read morehave wine from two Euros (two Euro Chuck?) all the way up to hundreds and more for vintage port and other wine. If you are a tourist, the staff will gladly help you fill out the tax refund form. However, the catch is that you have to bring your luggage to a specific counter at the airport, before you check your luggage, so that you can open the bag and let the officials verify that you are indeed taking the bottles out of the country. They will then stamp the form and you can collect your money after going through immigration. Sadly we didn't know how to navigate the system, and our luggage were too full anyway I didn't entertain the idea of having to shove things in one more time.

Briliant wine! And…read morefantastic Port as well. The padrone (he' lived in the 50ies (!) in Germany speaks good german and very good english) recommend some good wines from the Douro. We 've never really recognised this region and it was like an awakening! After he realised that we're quite interestend in his suggestion and followed them - he gave us a good price deduction... A visit is in my eyes a must if you stay in Bairro Alto or Baixa. Important: They ship into whole Europe - so if you have to much luggage - just let the good things get delivered to you.