City Guide: Lisbon

A series of city guides — noteworthy moments, musings and movements from first-hand experience.

Hey Steemians, any of you snow'd up to your ears and dreaming of warmer climates? European summer is a ways off but I'm hoping a list of my favourite places to work / live / eat & drink / play from my three month trip last summer gets your inspiration flowing...

Taberna da Rua das Flores

Portuguese Restaurant
Tip: Arrive 15-30min before they open.
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Pistola y Corazon Taqueria

Restaurant
Tip: Best dishes are tender steak cheese and avocado, carnitas, deep fried lamb tacos and shrimp on skewers.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina

Lookout Point
Tip: Sit on the steps, watch the sunset, listen to Reggae, meet other travellers.
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Atira-te ao Rio

Seafood Restaurant
Tip: Take the ferry across the river and walk the graffiti lined waterside to the restaurant.
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Roadtrip Sagres

Escape the city
Tip: The spot historical Europeans thought was the end of the world.

Manteigaria

Portuguese Tart Shop
Tip: Ask for the ones fresh out of the oven.
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Cloister courtyard São Vicente de Fora

Private Garden
Tip: To the right side of the church is the prettiest flower covered courtyard.

Wish Slow Coffee

Cafe and Shop
Tip: Bagel and coffee stop
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Santo Antonio Festival

Annual Event
Tip: Celebrating Lisbon's patron saint all month. June 12th is the night to be out.

Chinese Pavilion

Museum/Bar
Tip: Bar in an old grocery decorated like a museum.
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Nannarella

Gelateria
Tip: The lineup is worth the wait.
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Foxtrot

Cocktail Bar
Tip: The bartender's talent isn't to be missed. Order a cocktail.
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The Mill

Breakfast Restaurant
Tip: Sydney-eats aka fancy brunch
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Break

Networking Event
Tip: Meet people from all over the world. Main event once a month.
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LX Factory

Tip: Under bridge to the west, shops, cafes and adorned by street art.
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Time Out Market

Open food market
Tip: Favourites spots are Manteigaria and O Surf n Turf.
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LINNK

Coworking Space
Tip: Workspace in the heart of the business district. Houses a few resident startups.
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Second Home

Coworking Space
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Castle Viewpoint

View over Lisbon
Tip: The castle walls are less impressive then the surrounding gardens overlooking the city. Take your time to enjoy it upfront.

Carmo Convent

Ancient Ruins

Buns Burgers

Tip: Simple. Burger. Joint. #rare
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Cafe Garagem

Restaurant
Tip: Located two floors beneath a theatre. One of the best secret views over the city.
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Duck Shop

Novelty
Tip: Rubber ducks only
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LX Rent

Motorcycles, Scooters, Bikes for hire
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Pastelaria 1800

Portugese cafe
Tip: Try the chicken pies
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Tram 28

Route around the city
Tip: Take the route from southern Baixa to Alfama.

Uma Pizza Em Companhia

Restaurant
Tip: Hole-in-the-wall pizza, of the best variety
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Pensao Amor

Bar
Tip: Used to be a brothel. Checkout the erotic library and secret washroom behind the hanging flowers.
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Praia de Troia

Beach
Tip: Located only < 2 hrs south of Lisbon and welcome change from the overcrowded beaches in Cascais and Costa de Caparica.
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O Surf n Turf

Seafood Restaurant
Tip: Delicious meals on counter seating around the kitchen.
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Cotton Club

Laundromat
Tip: What all laundromats should be like. Note the adjoined cafe.
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Thieves Market

Outdoor fleamarket

Ler Devagar

Bookstore
Tip: Sky high shelves and an original printing press within LX Factory.

Hottie

Restaurant
Tip: In their words, American Junkfood.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina

Lookout Point
Tip: Sit on the steps, watch the sunset, listen to Reggae, meet other travellers.
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Until next time,
crypthoe.

P.S. I've travelled to over 64 cities across 30 countries over the last four years — and thanks to my OCD / organisational overkill — have kept notes on it all! Like this post? Let me know and it'll be a great excuse to continue digging up the gems.