Lisbon

mini Guide.

What to do, where to eat & where to drink in Lisbon, Portugal.

Updated for 2026

Where to stay, drink, and eat in Lisbon.

Lisbon’s only a couple of hours from the Algarve, and it’s become one of my favourite weekend-away spots — different pace, different energy, but still unmistakably Portugal. This is a running list of where I’d point a friend, sorted by what you actually need to plan a trip: where to stay, where to drink, and where to eat.

Where to stay

  • Martinhal Lisbon Chiado — genuinely one of the best family-friendly hotels in the city. Stylish apartments right in the heart of Chiado, with a proper Kids Club and baby concierge service.

  • Airbnb — Lisbon has an enormous range, and for longer stays or bigger groups, it’s often the more practical option than a hotel.

  • H10 Duque de Loulé — worth booking for the rooftop bar alone, with views over the city and cute blue decor. The rooms were a little on the small side.

  • Epic SANA Marquês Hotel — a 5-star stay with a genuinely impressive rooftop pool and spa, sauna included. A proper treat-yourself option.

  • Casa Grande Luxury Apartments Lisboa — for a more private, self-contained stay without giving up on style. Their 2 bedroom apartment was great.

Wine bars

  • Insaciável - Very committed to their wine. So if that’s what your looking for, job done.

  • Nata Wine Bar - Natural wine bar, and shop, so a place to stock up and grab a drink.

  • By The Wine - José Maria da Fonseca’s flagship wine bar in Chiado, with over 3,000 bottles lining the ceiling.

  • Magnólia Bistrot & Wine Bar - this is technically a restaurant, so falls under both categories. Located in the cutest little area, facing the park.

  • Boavista Social Club - very cool, it also serves sharing plates, with organic wines and live dj.

Coffee and bakeries

There are hundreds of coffee spots and cafes in Lisbon, so I’m just giving you a few I saved. I’m sure you can stroll around and find your own gem.

  • Marquise - super cute decor, and very popular for their baked goods and sourdough.

  • Brick Coffee Lisboa - casual brunch spot, that also serves up craft beer and cocktails.

  • COMOBÁ - serving up food, coffee matcha.

  • Lully 1661, Anjos - artenial bakery.

Dinner

  • BAZ - one for the cool kids. Live music, organic wines.

  • A Cevicheria - famous for its ceviche and the giant octopus lamp hanging over the bar; go early, it doesn’t take reservations.

  • Rosamar - If you’re in the mood for oysters, or anytime of seafood. Elevated decor, not a budget bite.

  • Alma - Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa’s Michelin-starred restaurant; book ahead, and dress the part.

  • Belcanto - José Avillez’s two-Michelin-starred flagship; one of the very best meals you’ll have in Portugal, at the price to match.

  • Santa -Portuguese food, in a chill yet atmospheric setting.

  • Rocco - beautiful interiors, luxury dining, the kind of place worth a special occasion.

  • Oyster & Margarita - seafood and cocktail bar. They had a Beluga (my fav) and caviar entree that I have to go back for.

  • Club 55, Lisbon - fancy decor and restaurant by the water.

  • O Boteco de Kiko Martins - If you're in the mood for steak.