Only a few steps from Lisbon’s hilltop Castelo de São Jorge lies a small corner bar where the best of Portuguese wine, cheese and charcuterie are served to hungry patrons looking for refreshment after exploring the castle. After enjoying vast vistas from the top of the castle, step into the rustic Wine Bar do Castelo for a personal education into the history and geography of Portugal’s vintages.
Pretention is left at the door as the sommeliers in this cozy nook wear short-sleeved shirts and nearly blend in with the small space. A brief discussion with one of the owners about wine preferences will lead to a brief tasting before deciding which wine to consume by the glass. Cheese and charcuterie platters (complete with a fruity jam and large slices of dark brown bread) are recommended by the staff to pair pleasantly with the chosen grape variety.
The knowledgeable staff members make the handful of tables feel like a Portuguese living room. Wood accents and tall leather chairs evoke a sense of comfort as visitors tour a new world of wine at the hands of experts.
Wine Bar de Castelo is just that: a wine bar. Stop by for a few glasses of wine, port and a small snack between meals rather than relying on a full meal experience.
Wine Bar do Castelo
11 R. Bartolomeau de Gusmao
1100-000 Lisbon, Portugal
351 21 887 9093
Read This Next
TAP Portugal Announces New Low Fares to Europe
Trends / Native Content
Oct 19, 2016#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedDestinations / North America
May 1, 2024What to Expect at This Year’s Catskill Cuisine Fest
The second annual Catskill Cuisine festival is set to kick off soon, May 10–12. After the inaugural event’s success, this year’s festival is bigger than ever, with the one-day main event once again held at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (historic site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival). Events, including a charity golf tournament and Mother’s Day brunch, will also occur throughout the weekend.
Sponsored Content
United Continues Its Global Expansion
United Airlines keeps soaring to new heights, recently announcing another expansion of its leading global route network. The airline added new non-stop flights between Newark (EWR) and Marrakesh (RAK), Morocco; Tokyo (NRT) and Cebu (CEB), Philippines; and Houston (IAH) and Medellin (MDE), Colombia. That’s not all: United also plans to increase flights to popular worldwide destinations including Hong Kong (HKG); Seoul (INC), South Korea; and Porto (OPO), Portugal. Following the recent agreement to increase flights between the U.S. and Chinese governments, the airline now adds four weekly flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG).
Destinations / North America
May 1, 2024Go Bikepacking on North Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey Trail System
Escape Adventures now offers a five-day camping and mountain biking tour of the Maah Daah Hey Trail System in North Dakota. Showcasing some of America’s most unique terrain, the trail offers majestic plateaus, jagged peaks and valleys, rolling prairies, and intertwining rivers.
Hotel
May 1, 2024Enjoy an Authentic Mexican Experience at Viceroy Riviera Maya
While Cinco de Mayo has become a heavily commercialized holiday in the United States, most Americans don’t understand the true origins and the story of the Battle of Puebla. This year, seek out an authentic immersion in Mexican culture at Viceroy Riviera Maya.
Sponsored Content
Greece: A Life-Changing Experience
Experience the life-changing destination of Greece by exploring its island gems in the Ionian Sea. Scattered off the western coastline of Central Greece, to the south of Peloponnese, the Ionian Islands are an island group comprising large and small islands.
Hotel
Apr 30, 2024Surf, Sip and Socialize During a Summer Getaway to Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador
With Hawaiian Airlines adding more flights between Honolulu and Austin, Boston, Las Vegas and Samoa, as well as increasing daily flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles, it’s easier than ever to travel to the Aloha State, where Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador recently debuted in the heart of Honolulu. Romer guests can expect more than the average stay, offering art, culture, music, food and experiences, as well unique amenities like off-the-beaten-path bike excursions, free surfboard rentals and a dedicated Aloha Line for personal advice and tips.
ShareThis