Baixaria

Baixaria is a bar with an original decoration.

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Aduela

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Aduela, a tavern launched last december, right across the Carlos Alberto theatre. It's not just a tavern, it's also a restaurant and it stands out for starring the portuguese culture.

There costumer may choose between several kinds of portuguese wines that are served by the glass. Aduela's cellar goes from Amarante's red white wine - which is served on a typical bowl - to Port wine. You won't find any beverages that are not characteristically portuguese, for the nationalist spirit of this tavern goes from the drinks to the food and even the decoration itself.

When it comes to the food service, the specialty passes though ham, sausage and pepperoni sandwiches, and also cheeses, toasts in bread from alentejo, tramontane or loaf. As you can see, typical portuguese products that every portuguese enjoys.

The place was decorated with old furniture, taking us back to a time when taverns were the most common place to grab a bite to eat. The chairs are actually bought in antiques stores.

Aduela is a perfect example of the true portuguese culture, a place which must be seen by international tourists so they can feel the nature of the country they're visiting, but also the portuguese ones, in order for them to feel home, even if theirs is far away.