BOP interior

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BOP

Aliados & Bolhão


This cosy cafe and bar gets its groove on by spinning records from the 2500-strong collection lined up behind the bar. Serving up single-origin pour-over coffee, bar food, its own tap beer and a range of wines and other beverages, BOP is a chilled spot for small groups to hang by day or night.

If you’d rather choose your own beats, you can borrow headphones and an album to listen to on the communal record player.


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