Noo Bai Cafe – Tasty eats and drinks… with a view

Sitting comfortably in a cozy corner just off the Santa Catarina/Adamastor lookout, Noo Bai is an understatedly cool place for brunching, lunching or a lazy afternoon bite, but popular on warm evenings too.

With a nice view over rooftops and the river beyond, tables on the terrace fill up fast. Indoors isn’t too shabby either, and with a colourful, 50s retro/thrift-shop/living-room look, it’s a homey and relaxed area to hole up in, especially on a rainy day.

The oversized menus display a great selection of light dishes, from salads, sandwiches and bruschettas to savoury nibbles, fruit plates and desserts. Wash those down with healthy fresh-squeezed juices, milkshakes, coffee or tea or, if you’re into something stronger, flip over the menu for a full page of options that include sangria, caipirinhas and mojitos among the lot (indeed, when it comes to drinks of the brewed, fermented and distilled variety, this place doesn’t mess around).

On Sundays in August and September, Noo Bai turns its cool up a notch with guest DJs spinning awesome urban beats (check the website for schedules).

Kids are not only welcome, they have their own toy-filled play corner to keep them entertained while mums and dads enjoy down time.

Wi-Fi 3€/hr, or a free hour for each 5€ consumed.

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Noo Bai Cafe | Coffee & tea, Restaurants (International) | Salads € 6.50
R. de Santa Catarina | Bairro Alto | +351213465014
Mon – Thu 12:00 – 21:00, Fri – Sat 12:00 – 00:00, Sun 12:00 – 20:00