Mini Bar

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré


Trendy and fun, Mini Bar is the most approachable and hippest entry point into the innovative cuisine of Michelin-starred chef José Avillez, who has several restaurants in the vicinity. Billed as a gourmet bar amid theatre-inspired decor, it's a trendy mash-up of nightlife and fine dining, where you'll enjoy exceptional craft drinking alongside small, chef-driven petiscos.

The two tasting menus are the way to go. Standout dishes? Exploding El Bulli olives, oxtail with maize porridge and beef tartar with mustard emulsion. There's great wine, exceptional service and weekend DJs as well.


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