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18:58
Start with a classic espresso at the counter of Café A Brasileira. This historic café, a favorite of Fernando Pessoa, has been serving Lisbon since the 1920s. Standing at the counter keeps costs low and lets you soak in the vintage atmosphere before the crowds arrive.
19:38
Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
Walk eight minutes SSE to Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara. Find the terrace on the northern corner of Bairro Alto. This is your spot for the golden hour. The view stretches over the tiled rooftops toward the river. Arrive before the sun dips below the horizon to catch the warm light that starts around 19:37.
20:33
Walk down to Restaurante Gambrinus. As an institution in Lisbon, this chic restaurant-bar attracts an eclectic crowd. Order a drink or a light bite to enjoy the lively atmosphere and their excellent selection of beers and wines as the night settles in.
Local tip
Café A Brasileira is open daily from 08:00 to 02:00. Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara is an outdoor terrace with no fixed closing time, but it gets busy. Gambrinus is open every day until 01:30.
Check before you go
- Café A Brasileira: Mo-Su 08:00-02:00
- Restaurante Gambrinus: Mo-Su 12:00-01:30
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).