A touch of class in a former red-light district. Sorry, did we say former?
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Rua Nova do Carvalho, 39
Cais do Sodré
+351 213 470 466, website
Daily, 18h – 2h
Looking for a bar with bar stools? They’ve got it — along with an Iberian ham and cheese platter that’s big enough for two to share for dinner. Prices are reasonable, service is good, and the cocktails are sound. A great escape from tasca diving on Pink Street. Perfect for a snack before you decide to brave the strip show next door.
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