Príncipe Real Lisbon – All our local tips

How could I miss it: it’s right in front of my former house in lovely Principe Real.

Have a look at the new Pepe Jeans store, exclusively featuring their new And Warhol line. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts granted them a license and Pepe Jeans produced the goods.

The store offers a wide range of “PopArt meets Fashion”: Marylin on a t shirt, Campbell on jeans, Elvis on your sweater, you name it. Besides clothes, the store features porcelain, clocks, furniture and other decorative items.

It is housed in a a beautiful building. The contemporary interior gives it a nice mixture of old meets new.

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ANDY WARHOL by Pepe Jeans | Shopping | T-shirt € 35.00
Rua Escola Politecnica 40 | Príncipe Real | +351213433365
Mon – Sat: 11:00 – 20:00

This surprising enoteca is located in one of the former buildings of the ancient Lisbon watersupply-system. The huge aquaduct with the enormous arches that you see when you drive into Lisbon from the direction of Cascais is also part of the same system.

In Chafariz da Mãe de Água the water is literally passing by your table. A great location. Here you can enjoy a glass of wine from their huge wine collection. Or stay a bit longer and try a bottle! They serve dinner as well.

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Chafariz da Mãe de Água | Bars, Restaurants (Portuguese) | Bottle of wine from € 17.00
Rua da Mãe d’Água | Príncipe Real | +351213422079
Tue – Sun 18:00 – 02:00, kitchen closed 01:00

Let’s start with the name – Cool de Sac. It’s definitely a word game, taking the original word – cul de sac and turning it into cool.

This little treasure clothing shop opened a bit over a month ago, and it has fantastic brands such as Repetto (who doesn’t love a good pair of flats?) and Paul and Joe Sister, among others.

You can usually find the owner there – Maria Luisa is as lovely as her store. If you take a look around the racks, you can easily see that she has a good knowledge of what to place in the Lisbon fashion scene, without being mainstream.

If you have a party, a casual date or you simply love cool brands this is where to go.

Have to mention once again that you can just punch this in in the famous tour from Príncipe Real all the way to Largo de Camões. This is a must-stop!

Vee’s Favorites: The stunning necklaces and the collection from Ba&Sh.

Rita’s Favorites: Quircky and cool french labels – j’adore!

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Cool de Sac | Shopping | Necklaces-Dresses from € 40.00
R. D. Pedro V 56 b/c | Príncipe Real | +351211919438
Mon – Sat 11:00 – 19:00

From the outside, you might think this is just one more of the hundreds of patisseries that Lisbon has, yet you are wrong. It is one of the best kept secrets of Príncipe Real.

Located near the garden, it is a corner patisserie, where looking through the window you can see the most perfect wholewheat muffins, astonishing cream tarts (”Pastel de Nata”) as well as amazing warm brioche sandwich filled with cheese and ham (”Merenda”).

Also Doce Real makes its own bread, so if you are up for it, just ask for a simple bread with cheese and an orange juice.

We can’t write a lot more about this place: just go there and then you will agree with me: words aren’t enough to describe how good everything really is. This really is where all the portuguese delicatessens do meet for you to find out.

Vee’s favorites: Try the merenda and ask them to warm it up and ask for “Vigor” Milk (bottled chocolate milk). Best combination possible!

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Doce Real | Snacks | Merenda € 1.00
Rua D. Pedro V 121 | Príncipe Real | +351213465923
Mon – Fri 07:00 – 19:00, Sat 08:00 – 13:00

A nice terrace in one of Lisbon’s nicest parks. It’s a great place to have breakfast or just a coffee.

The place has changed owner several times in the past, with mixed results. But it seems that this time they’ve got it right. Each Saturday morning you can visit the Principe Real Organic Market, right next to the terrace.

They are currently renovating the whole Jardim do Principe Real. So best keep away for some week/months/years (depending on Portuguese efficiency).

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Esplanada do Principe Real | Bars, Coffee & tea | Meia de Leite € 1.40
Jardim do Príncipe Real | Príncipe Real | +351962524513
08:30 – 13:00 daily

This particular store has a very unique slogan: “In nature nothing repeats itself, there aren’t two identical trees, two birds alike, two rain drops alike, two kisses alike. In this Fabrico Infinito also everything is unique and doesn’t repeat itself. It doesn’t come back. Enjoy. And be happy.” (by José Trabucho).

In Fabrico Infinito different types of original and peculiar things come together. You have an area of designer products from books, cd’s, jewelery, great chandeliers and also a wide selection of Brazilian artsy products such as bags, bathing suits or even plastic shoes that smell like strawberries.

In the back of the store you have a sort of delicatessen with divine cakes, which is a perfect place to just chill and enjoy the view. If you are in a working mood, just bring your laptop because here you have wireless internet.

Most of the products are biological (and really tasty!), and even the tea is served in a beautiful golden china set – this place is all about the details, you definitely shouldn’t miss it!

Vee’s favourites: Melissa Shoes.

Rita’s favourites: Great music selection.

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Fabrico Infinito | Coffee & tea, Shopping | Merenda € 1.00
Rua D. Pedro V 74 | Príncipe Real | +351212467629
Tue – Sat 11:00 – 19:00

Since it opened in 1986, Pavilhão Chinês has increased its popularity. Named after a grocery that existed in that same place, It is a very unique spot in Lisbon, with 5 different rooms and all over-decorated.

Here you can find all types of objects lying around from mugs, caricatures, flags, medals, little lead soldiers, Majolica pieces from the artist Bordalo Pinheiro, mixed with a very big sense of an almost organized chaos.

You can just relax, enjoy a little conversation and listen to music (if not overcrowded), or play some pool if the tables are available.

They have over 100 cocktails and all done perfectly. Also do not hesitate to try their sandwiches and tapas. If you’re in the mood for a tea, they have a wide selection to choose from.

This spot has a completely different atmosphere from the overcrowded streets of Bairro alto and the commotion it brings.

Don’t miss out on anything here. Even the menu is a work of art, designed by the owner.

If you are in the mood for a tea, go early and enjoy the company of other tourists, it can get sometimes a bit crowded with some tour-buses (not always though – mostly during the week), however if you want a real local feel, the later the better! Fridays and Saturdays are the best, from 11pm until they close you can’t go wrong!

Vee’s Favourites: Hot dog with Dijon mustard.

Rita’s Favourites: The crazy décor is just so rad!

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Pavilhão Chinês | Bars, Coffee & tea, Snacks | Cocktails € 7.50
R. D. Pedro V 89 | Príncipe Real | +351213424729
Mon – Sat 18:00 – 02:00, Sun 21:00 – 02:00

This restaurant is definitely one of my favorites and one of those places that will even surprise my Lisbon friends. It is hidden away in the heart of Principe Real, close to the lovely little square of Praça das Flores.

The food is Portuguese, but Chef Manuel Pessoa gives a special twist to most of the traditional dishes. There is no fixed menu, the daily offer is told to you by the Chef himself. This makes every visit to the restaurant a nice surprise, since you will always discover some new dish.

A fixed price is paid for all of the main courses. The best price vs quality ratio of all of Lisbon! The setting is cozy and intimate.

The restaurant recently started offering valet parking. Not a bad idea since parking in this area is a NIGHTMARE.

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Restaurant Charcuteria Francesa | Restaurants (Portuguese) | Main course € 12.50
Rua Manuel Bernardes 5A | Príncipe Real | +351917588281
Tue – Sun 20:00 – 00:00

Solar is the reference shop for traditional Azulejos (Portuguese Tiles). Being in the same place for more than 50 years, Solar breathes History by itself.

The store is divided in several sections that separate the tiles by time periods (here you can even find tiles from the 15th century!). This is the most up close and personal way of seeing and feeling history without being in a museum.

It is a family business, sof you will feel welcomed like you were a part of the family. You must definitely have a chat with the owner, who’s always happy to share is passion for tiles. He’ll explain you everything you wish to know and will also add some interesting historical facts about the pieces shown for sale.

Once you enter the store, try to discover as much as you can and prepare yourself to be here for quite a while, because it will be a morning or a afternoon that you won’t regret.

Probably, the first feeling you will get will be “I want to buy a big panel”, but lets be modest – if you buy just one tile, it will also be history you are taking home.

Vee’s favorites: Bird tiles, the view at the back.

Rita’s favorites: Some of the big tile panels, wish I could afford it though!

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Solar | Shopping
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