We found this pub on our last night in Porto and so glad we did! We had the best time here.. when…read morewe first arrived it was packed with soccer fans, glued to the tv cheering for their team!! We grabbed drinks at the bar and kinda waited for a table to open up. By the time the musician for the night set up, we were well on our way. You have to order your drinks at the bar, there were a lot of people available for a quick chat while you waited so that was fun!! The musician that night was so good, he played one banger after the next.. everyone in the bar was singing along and dancing! We ordered several rounds of shots and each time we got something different .. that was fun!! We didn't want to leave .. but some of us had early flights out the next day! If you're visiting Porto .. go check this place out early, this bar is so fun!! They have bar t-shirts & sweatshirts that make the perfect souvenirs!! Cheers until next time!!

We went here just about every day we were in Porto. Fun atmosphere, good beer selection. Friendly…read moreclientele, many of whom speak English. If you are American, be prepared to answer questions about Trump and healthcare.

One of the most memorable parts of my trip to Porto! We were able to sit outside and people watch…read morewhile enjoying the breathtaking views of the river. The food was delicious and the wine was sweet and strong. Highly recommend and would definitely come back!

Decent bar/restaurant that are one of the few options in Gaia if you're looking for cocktails which…read moreI was on this hot day. This business advertises as a bar, but it also Sells food albeit with a more limited menu. The alcohol menu here is fairly diverse, but heavily weighted towards wine where there are roughly 15 cocktails to choose from and some beer selections as well. While here I ordered their classic margarita, which was well-made and quite tasty. One minor gripe though is that my drink did not have enough ice but considering that I am in wine country and this is Europe beggars can't be choosers right? Also the size/volume was a bit on the light side as well. Having said that this place was ok from a cocktail perspective where the staff was friendly and views of Porto and the Douro river are great. Rating only as a bar I give this place three stars due to the shortcomings listed above. The better bar is down the street at the Irish Co but unfortunately was closed on this day. That would be my prime recommendation followed by a distant second for this place.

Absolutely dynamite customer service and even better food! I can not recommend this place highly…read moreenough! Only suggestion is to make reservations. The Francesinha was good, but unless you are extremely hungry don't order the side of fries. Very nice ambience and decor. I can't wait to come back!

Ah, the Francesinha. Hard to spell, harder to finish, and even harder to go to Porto without…read moreordering at least one. When you talk about dishes in the city, this is the one that comes up every time. Brasao Alidas is one of the preeminent spots known for them - where you walk in and the server kind of already knows what you're going to order. I was planning on going here anyway, but our Uber driver recommended it for good measure. For those unfamiliar, this is a monstrosity of a sandwich. A pork and steak sandwich is made out of white bread, sliced cheese is placed on top, and a boiling beer and tomato sauce is poured over to melt the cheese and cover everything. Lastly, it's topped with a fried egg. I fear what has just been created cannot be described as easily as viewing a picture will convey. It really is wild. Even though this is a sandwich technically, I don't think a single person in history has ever attempted to eat this with their hands. Where to even start. It should probably with the bread, but you can barely even taste that the bread exists. The cheese is melted thoroughly over the top such that it's mostly what you taste on the outside. On the inside, it's a whole bunch of meat. This sandwich has steak, sausage, cured ham, and pork loin. The steak is actually cooked pretty well inside all of that - it's got a decent sear and a nice medium rare. The pork manages to be pretty solid as well. What I wasn't as much a fan of was the beer/tomato sauce. These two flavors gave a slightly sweet and kind of sour flavor that I didn't really like much. When the sauce is so present it's something you're getting with every bite. I got a full portion, and it was simply way too large. For 18 euros you could easily split one of these between two people. While it's cool in theory, I ultimately don't think this sandwich works for me. For one - there's just way too much going on. You lose half the taste of the ingredients. Secondly, there's no textural contrast - everything just turns out soft, even the meat. Thirdly, the amount of fat is too much - the cheese especially. Overall, it was a cool one-time experience, and I'm sure this restaurant executes the concept of a francesinha well - but I don't think I'll be ordering it again. 7.25/10

Made our lunch stop because we wanted something different…read more Loved the location which was hidden off the main area of town. Easy to find and even had a few tables for outside eating. Excellent beer choices - on tap and by the bottle. Service was very good and food was delicious!

Great place to visit as a tourist. They treat you well and the crew working are extremely friendly.read more

So I never saw a piano here, but if you're looking for a chill, local vibe, good cocktails, and…read morechorizo toast that comes out flaming, this is the spot for you! English speaking, outdoor seating available, and near the university.

Really cool ambiance. Really worth going for a shisha…read more Prices are ok nice Gin and good service.