Grog – Secret toasts & delicious milk-shakes

Grog, is a small cozy pub located in the Alvalade quarter, just near the Santo António Square, but still hidden behind the high story buildings. Fortunately, it still remains a secret place only for neighbors and it could be easily missed. The decor brings back the 70′s English style bar, with black walls and red vinyl seats. Grog is cozy, warm, small and still a well kept secret. I know the place because my father took me there when I was young… and I still remember the taste of milk-shakes.

Making milk-shakes doesn’t seem to have any sort of science or previous technical knowledge, put to prove you’re wrong… there’s Grog. There are some flavors to try: chocolate, vanilla and my favorite: Gooseberries. The only thing I miss in this cozy pub is German beer like Paulaner or Astra, but we always complain about little things, right? The toasts are also really good, made from traditional bread and are rustic and delicious. My favorite toast is the one with cheese and pickles and I always eat the same every time I go there. 

Usually, Grog is a quiet and casual place, but after Sporting Football Club home matches, it can be hard to find a place to sit because it gets really crowded. The other reason is that it’s open until 02:00 and there aren’t many choices in the Alvalade quarter of places opened until so late at night.

The Portuguese don’t fancy having a drink after work – It’s definitely a British tradition - If it were up to me, I would make it mandatory!