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Lisbon has a lively and increasingly sophisticated wine and restaurant scene, so finding Champagne here shouldn’t be too difficult. The city has everything from relaxed wine bars and neighbourhood restaurants to elegant hotels and fine-dining spots where Champagne fits naturally.
The areas around Chiado, Príncipe Real and Avenida da Liberdade are good places to start, but it’s worth looking beyond the obvious central streets too. Lisbon’s food scene is wonderfully varied, and Champagne can work just as well with a plate of oysters or seafood as it can with a more elaborate dinner.
Portugal’s own wine scene is also worth exploring while you’re here. Look for Espumante from Bairrada, as well as Portuguese whites and reds from the country’s many wine regions. It’s a fun way to compare local bubbles with Champagne rather than sticking only to what you already know.
Lisbon is a great city for combining Champagne, seafood and a lot of walking. Explore the old neighbourhoods during the day, stop for a glass somewhere along the way and save dinner for one of the city’s many excellent restaurants.
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Add a spotStart around Chiado, Príncipe Real and Avenida da Liberdade, where you’ll find plenty of restaurants, wine bars and hotels. The Champagne Hunters map is also useful for finding places beyond the obvious tourist areas.
Absolutely. Lisbon is a great base for exploring Portuguese wine, with bottles from regions all over the country appearing on local wine lists. The city also has plenty of wine-focused bars and restaurants.
Look for Espumante from Bairrada, particularly traditional-method sparkling wines. It’s one of Portugal’s most interesting regions for bubbles and a good local alternative to Champagne.
Try oysters, fresh seafood, grilled fish, salted cod and Portuguese cheeses. Lisbon’s Atlantic location makes seafood an especially natural pairing for Champagne.
Try Portuguese white wines, Vinho Verde, Port or Madeira wine, depending on what you’re in the mood for. Lisbon is a particularly good place to explore beyond the best-known Portuguese wine styles.
Explore Alfama, Baixa, Chiado and Príncipe Real, ride one of the city’s famous trams and make time for the viewpoints overlooking the city. A trip to Belém is also worth adding to the itinerary.
Definitely. Lisbon combines excellent food, Portuguese wine, historic neighbourhoods, Atlantic views and a relaxed drinking culture. It’s an easy city to enjoy at a slow pace, with plenty of opportunities to stop for a glass of something good.
