John's Bar is the cool local spot which is also frequented by tourists creating a fun mix of people…read morewatching opportunities. Right in the pedestrian zone full of shops and restaurants, this is the perfect spot for a drink any time of day or night. There always seems to be a fun vibe and decent amount of patrons at this lively spot, probably due to them engaging the locals. Karaoke on Saturdays and some Wednesdays (check the chalkboard sign out front for dates and times) is a hit and you can be sure there will be a fun gathering and sing along during these evenings. They have inside and outside tables available (even when it is cooler the outside is open).

Unwind, one sip at a time! A local bar on Fisherman's Beach. It's also a great place to people…read morewatch with a beautiful view to boot! When you arrive, you seat yourself, and a staff member will bring you a menu. It's a "self-service" bar which means that you order at their counter. Once you have placed your order, they will deliver it to your table. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and they have free Wi-Fi.

I visited here every single day of my holiday in Alvor this summer despite the fact that I had…read morefree drinks at my hotel so that just goes to show how much I love the whole experience at Michaels. When I entered the bar on my first day I asked for the WIFI password ,despite the fact that free WIFI wasn't actually offered, the owner Michael standing behind the counter gave it straight away to me with a smile! As for drinks, they are absolute first class! And have a huge variety that caters for people of all ages and tastes! I love his selection on Non-Acholic cocktails which are perfect for kids! There's also a sence of real cleanliness with a whole white interior with plenty of shaded outdoor seating. But all in all that brings be back every time is the welcoming nature of all the staff at Michael's especially Michael himself! I would fly all the way back to Alvor just for one of his cocktails again! PS: Michaels is also a SKY SPORTS bar which is great matches

Everything here was extremely flavorful! They struggled a little with the meat temps, but that…read moreseems to be the thing here in Portugal. However, the service here was awesome and they gave great recommendations. The mood is very laid back but classy at the same time. The service staff was on point with everything at all points of the dining experience.

My wife and I hadcthe ribeye and filet with mushroom sauce. It was AWESOME. Followed up with and…read moreAMAZING Apple Crumble. If you are in town and want a steak, this is it.

We stopped for a quick drink and didn't leave until a couple of hours later! This is a small,…read morequaint place with much more than just food and drink. (Although, the G &T and "special", roasted pork with vegetables and polenta were top notch) We enjoyed chatting with the owners, who joined us for a glass of wine after our meal. This is definitely a great place to go!

Now that is what I call a nice bar! I had the best Singapore sling in ages, followed by an…read moreexcellent choice of wine. It is obvious that both of the owners worked on cruise ships and know what they do. Then we decided to try out the local tapas and found out that they are foodies, too! We had a subject to talk! Well-chosen ham, cheese and olives from the area. Therefore we skipped dinner and stayed. The bar is very cozy and nicely equipped with a drinks related collection of beautiful items that do create a kind of old- school atmosphere without being old fashioned. Good music, too! This will be our hang out place in Carvoeiro when we come next time. Even more, because Monika and Kurt gave us so many good tips for restaurants and places to visit that really showed how well they know the Algarve - and their guests. Bravo and thank you!

Best place around. Delicious food and right on the beach. The staff is amazing!! So nice and…read moreattentive. We came 2 days in a row and had a great experience both times. Today, there was a creepy guy staring at my friend and I so the staff thankfully moved us to a different table away from him and gave us a plate of strawberries. They all had smiles and were fun to talk to.

Wow this place gets busy! We were extremely lucky to make it right before everyone decided to rush…read morein for lunch! Let me begin by telling you WOW! The beach is absolutely beautiful!! They grill the fresh seafood and fish right in front of you if you are seated outside as well. Our waiter was amaaaazing. You can tell how hardworking all the staff is. We ordered a pitcher of sangria to start off with. For food we ordered sardines, squid, swordfish, and a chicken salad. The sardines and the squid was perfect! Delicious! The swordfish was a little rough but my friend said that's how swordfish is always like, but who knows. The chicken salad was a regular salad with shredded chicken. I love any salad with oil and vinegar, but the chicken was bland. There's not that many options on Praia Dona Ana and this is the only restaurant ON the beach. Not a bad place to go to enjoy a lunch.

When we arrived late afternoon, the restaurant was open but the kitchen was closed so we could only…read morehave a drink. Disappointing since we were looking to have an early dinner after a long drive.

Not exactly a slice of "authentic Portugal" but a great place none the less!…read more They have a superb choice of beers, wines and spirits and the bar staff are excellent. They'll literally spend 5 mins making sure that the head on your craft beer is formed to perfection. They have lots of TV screens including two outside and can simultaneously show numerous sporting events. The vibe is very chilled out and friendly too. Definitely recommended.

You fell like home, Sergio and Kelly, the owners, they are a lovely persons. They had a lot of…read morecocktails and gins to offer. Every days since 6p.m. they are ready for welcome you!

The Black Stove is a great Irish bar in the heart of Alvor in the Algarve, Portugal. They have live…read moremusic 7 nights a week from musicians from all over the world including their resident musician, Keith. The Black Stove has the only jukebox in Alvor, which is updated on a monthly basis so contains everything you could think of even up to the most recent hits. They import their Guinness from Dublin so it's the best pint in Alvor! It has free wifi and it's also the only wheelchair accessible bar in Alvor. A truly great experience!

What a great spot. We had an amazing dinner here. Food was…read moredelicious and staff were so friendly. The place is located in an old school small town with small streets (So park at the school and walk the one block) The place is beautiful. Highly recommend it.

GPS took us to wrong address so it took us like 40 minutes to find restaurant. Yelp had 4.9 rating…read morefor a total of only 5 reviews. I say it was a solid 3-3.5 compared to other restaurants I went to in Portugal while visiting. The special we ordered (lamb) was good but the seafood with rice was very average. It seems like a good venue for a large party but not great for dinner for 2.