The Best Wine Tasting Spots in Bairro Alto, Lisbon

BA Wine Bar cannot be missed, despite its location in a tiny neighborhood; it’s still surrounded by many bars and restaurants. This is a location where options will not be a problem since the BA Wine Bar has more than 500 types of wine to try, by the glass and bottle. Since wine is best accompanied by snacks, the BA Wine Bar’s kitchen is fully prepared with a variety of cheeses, sausages, and house-made canned fish. This is a favorite location in the city, among locals and tourists alike, and though it has only been open since 2012, this venue has already made a strong name for itself among others that have been in the area for much longer.

Despite visiting Portugal, some people prefer pairing wine with flavors of tomato and pasta – in short, with Italian cuisine. If this is the case, visit Restaurante Casanostra. This cozy Italian restaurant has been serving tasty Italian cuisine in Bairro Alto since it opened in 1986. It’s also a beautiful spot decorated in soft blues and whites and with a touch of country living. A few treats that can be expected, in addition to the many wines, include pizzas, pastas, and fish dishes.

This little “hole in the wall” bar in Bairro Alto is another venue with a large selection of wines, cheese, olives, and meats to savor. In this cozy space, the idea of friendship and enjoying “the simpler side of life” is the theme, all while enjoying the surprises on the menu. Garrafeira Alfaia’s menu is revised roughly twice a month, so different wines are always passing through (roughly around 400 different types to try). As for appetizers, patrons can expect Portugal’s most traditional snacks from different regions. The rustic interior and tight space may also make visitors feel like they’re sipping wine straight from a wine cellar.