Springtime filled the city with blossoming flowers but also with new open bars and coffee shops. We have some exciting reopenings. It might look like “The Aristocats”, but it’s just the blooming of new businesses in Porto.
Come check them out!
Pherrugem
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
Pherrugem used to be one of the coolest bars in Porto, home to many rock n’ roll themed parties. Sadly, they had to close down last July due to a fire and they saw that as an opportunity to rise from the ashes. They reopened in March with a new concept that includes more food and drinks, perfect for a late afternoon get-together with some friends. And even though there’s no dance floor -it was replaced with tables with traditional azulejos -good music is still playing in the background.
Where: Rua das Oliveiras, 83
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 02:00 p.m. – 02:00 a.m
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O Porto dos Gatos
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
Good news for all the pet lovers out there! The first cat café in Porto just opened, and it has a lot of cats for you to pet and a long list of vegan cakes and snacks.
After having a delicious dessert, visit the cats in the outside area or in the separate room where they usually hang out. They are all waiting for some cuddles and the best part is, they are all up for adoption. So, try not to fall in love because it’s kind of hard to fit a cat inside a suitcase.
Where: Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas, 93-95
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. /Friday 02:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. / Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. / Closed on Sundays
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A Brasileira
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
It was a must stop for the elite and the place with the best coffee back in the day. It finally reopened in March, not only as a café but also as a restaurant and hotel. The building and interiors are both spectacular, and they were kept basically intact. You should definitely stop for a cup of coffee and to take a look at one of the most historic buildings in Porto.
Where: Rua do Bonjardim, 116
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m.
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Casa do Bu
It’s a bar…it’s a café…and also a restaurant!
Casa do Bú is a triple threat that provides almost everything you need to have a perfect day. They have a lunch menu that changes every day, cakes and pastries and even the latest snack trend tapioca. Besides all that, there’s also alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, as wells as gin and other beverages.
Where: Rua Eugénio de Castro, 97
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m.
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Are you excited about these recently open bars and coffee shops? Let us know!
I am sorry to say this and I am aware they are probably making more money, but the old Pherrugem served a segment of the population that increasingly is having trouble finding places that cater to them. It is another one of the negative aspects of becoming a touristic spot so fast. In other words, I miss the old Pherrugem. Suggestion: A post about places that have different customers, in which you get in and just by looking at the customers and paying attention to the environment, you know is… different.
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