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...

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!

Tasty, creative cocktails. Groovy lounge vibe. Small space, doesn't take reservations.read more

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.

Never had a worse experience in my life. I understand that in Portugal, restaurants move a bit…read moreslower, which I can appreciate, but our meals took almost 2 hours to come to the table. Multiple tables around us were sat and had completed their meals while we were still waiting for ours. We asked the staff 3 times to check on the status of the food and each time they said they would but then didn't provide an update. At one point, I asked the hostess to check on the food and she said "you'd be better off asking the kitchen". Finally, our waitress had the manager come to the table, at the time our food came out and he gave no reason other than "sometimes food takes time". The steaks did not even come out looking appetizing or as ordered, one was gray. We ended up leaving without eating. Would not recommend.

We were staying in a hotel nearby and were looking for some place close by to grab a late night…read moredrink, as we just arrived in Porto pretty late. We were very pleasantly surprised to find this hotel bar on the 17th floor. It wasn't too busy and we found a table outside. The views were amazing! Drink menu was vast, and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. I would definitely recommend.

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.

Authentic and lively at night, staff is friendly and knowledgeable…read more Pluses Home style cooking with very good value prices. I tried the cod special and the flaming sausage. It's a lot of food for one person! Also the house white wine went well with the late dinner. They had Beatles music playing. They have an outdoor patio too. You must order food, no just drinking on their patio. Highly recommended!

We saw lots of Portuguese locals eating so figured it was good. To say service was slow is an…read moreunderstatement- the flaming chorizo was good, the sardines were fine but the cod really tasted fishy. Would not recommend it!

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.

This was another spot I visited while I was in Portugal that was *not* on my list - a truly…read morewonderful seafood restaurant around the corner was, that I got to before noon because I wasn't sure when they opened (turned out: 12:45 that day), so I was wandering around with an hour to kill and found this place. They have flights, including one that's 15 euros where you let them know what you're looking for and they pick out the 3 bottles, which is very neat. I told them I was in Porto mainly to try Port wines, and didn't have much familiarity with other, non-fortified Portuguese wines, and would love an intro flight, but no roses. Got a mini-lesson in the wine regions of Portugal, along with a wonderful green wine, a great Duoro valley red, and a truly fantastic red from Alentejo, a wine region I had not previously heard of, but immediately went on my radar the rest of the trip. (They also sell bottles; I bought a bottle.) Note, they said they only guarantee they'll do flights (as opposed to full-priced full glass pours) after 4 pm, but if they aren't busy for the food lunch rush, they'll do them earlier in the day (on a rainy Thursday in January they were more than happy to.) Actually liked the place so much, I came back the next afternoon and had another glass of a different Alentejo red - they only had one open for tasting in the price range that fit the "intro"-priced wine flight, so I spent... I believe 11 euros on a glass of a fancier bottle they recommended. It was also quite good, though I think I actually preferred the first one. Also had one glass of a very reasonably priced tawny Port while I was there - they had several, but obviously, I was already well into my plan to taste Port directly from all of the nearby tasting rooms across the bridge, so I just picked one here. (Unsurprisingly, it was also quite good.) They do also sell food, but I can't comment on it. Great place for quick wine tasting, though.

Overall, a great experience. Originally found this via my Lonely Planet guidebook (yes, the…read morepaperback book, lol; old school, I know.) The space is upscale and has good air conditioning. I find the American country music playlist pretty amusing. The service is polite and the server spoke English well enough to explain where this wine came from, pairings for thiss and that wine, etc. I was only there for wine tastings, and maybe a snack to pair with. Good stuff overall. I love the menu! It's very explanatory; you could spent 30 minutes reading and absorbing some of the info about Portuguese wines, so definitely keep it after you order to browse and read. Pro tip: They have spit buckets. Ask for one and use it. Can taste more wines with less intoxication. Only miss was that they served me the aged white ports, which are chilled, a few minutes before the desert things that I was pairing them with. This let them warm up a bit before I could pair them with food, especially since I asked for small pours. Bathrooms: Spacious, bougie, clean, and functional.