Places

Portugal is the land of the long brunch.

no rush · no reservation · just go

BRUNCH

Most open around 9. Most don't take reservations.

Dear BreakfastBright and white-washed. Four locations. Book for 6

MioloBelém. Vegan, pet-friendly. Walk-in only

Audrey'sAlfama, terrace tables by the viewpoint.

Fauna & FloraPlant-filled. Good for vegan and GF. Line by 10 on weekends.

The FolksBaixa-Chiado. Own-roasted coffee, honey cake.

QuestGo for the cinnamon buns.

Liberty CaféThe Parede location faces the water.

MagnóliaPretty, easy, all-day plates.

The LayersPastry-forward. Worth the detour.

Do BecoBakery. Go early.

Clube CaffeineCoffee people's coffee.

LupitaPizza, Cais do Sodré. Arrive early. Walk-in only

DINNER

Anything flagged, we book before we go.

Rhythm & RootsAfro-fusion, Black-owned. Afrobeats and real cocktails.

JNcQUOI AsiaAvenida da Liberdade. Glam. Two-hour table limit. Reservation

SUD Lisboa TerrazzaBelém waterfront, infinity pool, sunset. Reservation

RosamarSeafood grill and oyster bar. Small room, evenings only. Reservation

LeonettaBairro Alto. Handmade pasta. Reservation

BonjardimPiri-piri chicken since 1959. Cheap and iconic. Walk-in only

ROOFTOPS

Sunset is around 7 in October. Go before.

ATTIKOOur roof. DJ sets Thursday and Sunday.

Icon BarHyatt Regency. River views, strong cocktails.

RoccoChiado. Negroni menu, DJ some nights.

NIGHTS OUT

Hip-hop, afrobeats, amapiano — not techno.

B.LezaThe real one. Afrobeats, amapiano, R&B.

Lust in RioSwag On — hip-hop and R&B, Wednesdays.

Copenhagen BarSmall, packed, all hip-hop. Low cover.

DamasGraça. Angolan, Cape Verdean, Brazilian sound.

TOURS

Two worth doing. Both come to us.

African Lisbon TourNaky's tour — four hours through Lisbon's African heritage, stops at Black-owned businesses, optional dinner at an African restaurant after. From €42.

Private Tuk Tuk, Hotel PickupPicks us up at the door. Pick 2, 3, or 4 hours. Two tuk tuks for six of us — books about a month out.

IF YOU WANT A DAY OUT

Monday and Thursday are open. If anybody wants to leave the city, these are close.

Sintra40 minutes by train. Palaces in the hills, serious walking, full day.

ÓbidosAn hour out. Walled medieval town you can see in an afternoon.

Setúbal & TroiaAn hour south, ferry across the estuary. Quieter beaches, dolphins in the bay.

BelémTwenty minutes. Monastery, the tower, the original pastéis de nata. Half a day.

SHOPPING

All walkable from the hotel.

Avenida da LiberdadeLouis Vuitton and the rest. Ten minutes from our door.