A cheap way to taste (and learn) about Portuguese wines and the various regions
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Terreiro do Paço
Baixa
+351 213420690, website
Mon – Sat, 11h – 19h; Sun, closed
This isn’t quite a bar, but it does open early. With Portuguese wine taking the top three out of four places worldwide recently, it’s not surprising that they want to boast about it. Well I say — take them up on it. If you hit the right hour (and that changes based on demand), you are entitled to a free wine tasting of the sommelier’s choice. Even if you’re lucky enough to sample a fifth of the regions represented here, that’s still about 6 different tastes. If you come on an off hour, not to worry! You can buy an Enocard for 2€, which will allow you to taste up to four wines from a machine made of magic (depending on how generous you are with your pours). Even better news? The card is rechargeable. You’re welcome.
