Best Things to Do in Lisbon in Winter
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From the classic Time Out Market and EmbaiXada, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 76,531 reviews
Dive into Time Out Market, Lisbon's lively food hall packed with local vendors. Graze across several stalls, mixing savoury plates and desserts, then hunt for a seat in the buzzing main hall.
★ 4.4 · 1,929 reviews
Explore EmbaiXada, a restored 19th-century palace turned showcase for Portuguese designers. Browse independent boutiques under grand archways and high ceilings, then pause at the on-site restaurant before heading out.
★ 4.7 · 5,656 reviews
Listen to traditional fado in a tiny Old Lisbon venue where nothing is amplified. Sip port wine or juice as professional singers and guitarists perform ten songs and an instrumental piece, with multimedia introductions explaining the tradition.
★ 4.7 · 360 reviews
Discover Távola Jazz Club, an intimate Lisbon bar where live jazz fills the room every night. Settle in with a drink and a pizza and listen closely as the musicians play.
★ 4.2 · 6,201 reviews
Taste traditional Portuguese pastries at a historic confeitaria in Lisbon. Pair a sweet with a coffee in the warm dining room.
★ 4.4 · 5,171 reviews
Step into Versailles, a Lisbon coffee house that has been serving since 1922. Admire the antique decoration over a coffee and pastry, or stay for a local-style lunch at the table or counter.
★ 4.2 · 10,600 reviews
Have a coffee at one of Lisbon's most famous historic cafés. Sit among the details of Chiado's literary past.
★ 4.8 · 447 reviews
Seek out Pequeno Café e Bistrô, a hidden gem inside a local market in Arroios. Sit down to a plant-based brunch, a vegan Benedict on scrambled tofu or a weekly changing lunch special.
★ 4.1 · 1,438 reviews
Order specialty coffee and a fresh sandwich at a Lisbon coffee lab. It makes a stylish stop between the city's sights.
★ 4.9 · 521 reviews
Find an excellent coffee at a tiny Lisbon café. Chat with the barista and enjoy a quiet morning stop.
★ 4.4 · 2,786 reviews
Pause at Fábrica Coffee Roasters, a trendy Lisbon roastery with a relaxed, aesthetic café. Sip a creamy iced latte or an affogato and pair it with a pastry or dessert from the counter.
★ 3.6 · 1,305 reviews
Step into Pastelaria Benard for a taste of old-school Lisbon coffee shop culture. Grab a table among the traditional decor and order coffee with cakes or pastries, or stay on for a set meal.
★ 4.7 · 104,880 reviews
Dive into Oceanário de Lisboa, a waterside aquarium arranged around one immense central tank. Follow the route past sharks, rays, penguins and tropical fish, viewing the same water from different depths across two floors.
★ 4.9 · 274 reviews
Slow down with a perfect cappuccino at a small, music-loving café. Enjoy a quiet start to a day in Lisbon.
★ 4.6 · 1,242 reviews
Relax at The Coffee, a minimalist Lisbon cafe with a clean, calming design. Order a balanced espresso or milk coffee and a fresh pastry, then enjoy the quiet atmosphere.
★ 4.8 · 358 reviews
Settle in at MAS Specialty Coffee & Brunch, a friendly Lisbon spot with a loyal following. Order a flat white and a plate of eggs Benedict, then linger over a leisurely, affordable brunch.
★ 5.0 · 139 reviews
Discover a small specialty coffee shop in Campo de Ourique. Have a coffee and a light lunch with friendly service.
★ 4.6 · 716 reviews
Drop into SoLo Brewing Coffee Lab, a stylish Lisbon coffee spot with a basement lounge. Order a latte and brunch, or join the coffee roasting experience to see how your cup is made.
★ 4.8 · 7,126 reviews
Settle in for an evening of live fado in Lisbon, an intimate concert that suits couples and first-time listeners alike. Hear vocalists with Portuguese and classical guitar, learn what the songs mean, and enjoy a drink while the music plays.
★ 4.7 · 6,144 reviews
Join the crowd at The Folks Chiado, a trendy specialty coffee spot in the Baixa-Chiado area. Order Turkish eggs or raspberry pancakes with a strong coffee or fresh lemonade.
★ 4.7 · 921 reviews
Have a well-made coffee and a beautifully presented bite at Buna. Settle in for a stylish pause in Lisbon.
★ 4.7 · 1,136 reviews
Spend an evening at Associacao do Fado Casto, where live fado meets Portuguese small dishes. Share a table, sip wine and listen to singers from different generations in a historic Pombaline building.
★ 4.7 · 934 reviews
Enjoy coffee and breakfast at a bright, modern café in Lisbon. Order a brunch dish, relax and take in the neighbourhood.
★ 4.4 · 1,624 reviews
Start your day at Simpli Coffee Braamcamp, a cozy cafe with a friendly team. Sip a well-made coffee or a hot chai and pick out a fresh pastry from the counter.
★ 4.7 · 760 reviews
Discover the Hot Club of Portugal, a historic Lisbon jazz cellar with a devoted following. Settle into the intimate room to hear local musicians and visiting names, with the history of each style explained between sets.
★ 4.9 · 109 reviews
Pause at nerv | specialty coffee, a compact Lisbon café where the coffee tastes properly bold. Sip a well-pulled espresso or a strawberry matcha served by an attentive, friendly barista.
★ 4.6 · 26 reviews
Have a coffee with a purpose at Café Joyeux in the Natura Towers. Stop on a weekday for a quick bite.
★ 4.8 · 311 reviews
Stop by Tact, a small Lisbon coffee shop where the owners clearly care. Enjoy sourdough with butter and egg alongside a flat white or batch brew Ethiopian coffee, ideally at an outside table.
★ 4.8 · 77 reviews
Seek out W You Coffee, a cosy brunch nook in the quiet side streets of Alvalade. Share a plate of focaccia or avocado toast with a coconut matcha or a smooth coffee.
★ 4.9 · 802 reviews
Cook dinner with a chef at this Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class. You'll prepare four seasonal courses hands-on, then sit down with your fellow cooks to share the meal you made.
Lisbon · 🛍️ Shopping
Time Out Market
1h15
EmbaiXada
1h
Lisbon · 🎭 Entertainment
Traditional Fado&Port Wine in the Heart of Old Lisbon
1h30
Lisbon · 🌙 Nightlife
Távola Jazz Club
2h
Lisbon · ☕ Coffeebreak
Confeitaria Nacional
30 min
Versailles
45 min
A Brasileira
Pequeno Café e Bistrô - Arroios
Copenhagen Coffee Lab
Dramático
25 min
Fábrica Coffee Roasters
20 min
Pastelaria Benard
Oceanário de Lisboa
Casa Casa Café
The Coffee
MAS Specialty Coffee & Brunch
Double Trouble Specialty Coffee Campo de Ourique
SoLo Brewing Coffee Lab
Top-Rated Authentic Fado Show & Wine
The Folks Chiado — Specialty Coffee
Buna
Tapas & Drinks with Fado Live Performance
Baobá Café Bica
Simpli Coffee Braamcamp
Hot Club of Portugal
nerv | specialty coffee
Café Joyeux Natura Towers (Cofidis)
Tact
W You Coffee
Lisbon · 🍽️ Food
Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class
3h
