Quiosque Alegria

Have you ever taken your kids to a playground with a coffee in your hand? How about a beer? Glass of wine? At your home playground, that may be frowned upon. But, in Lisbon, playgrounds and refreshment kiosks often enjoy a symbiotic relationship. There are dozens of refreshment kiosks (quiosques) scattered around Lisbon serving coffee, beer, wine, classic drinks and an array of snacks or bites – no two kiosks menus are exactly alike. Locals have a place to meet up with friends or colleagues. Visitors have a chance for a unique cultural experience. Every now and then, those kiosks pop up near playgrounds. Or is it the other way around? Either way, here are a few exceptionally safe spots for you to unwind or recharge while your kids get some wiggles out.

On every corner and every turn appears an antiquated fabric of Lisbon’s cultural and social life. The hexangular ‘Quisoque’ (Kiosk) stood the test of time through a dictatorship and are now bustling parts of Lisbon’s identity. Once obsolete, they are now an emblem of Lisbon’s iconic bars/restaurants.

Hi Team, I am sharing my top foodie spots, cute little bars and some shopping highlights. These are my favourite places to go to and avoid the crowds on all the main roads. It is difficut to just stroll through Lisbon and find a place. Absolute Tourist overflow. These are the places I share with my friends. It is a small selection of our favourites.