Magnolia Bistrot & Winebar

Complete guide with attractions and venues where to eat/drink, get those very special souvenirs from (bespoke & local brands and markets) and catch a beautiful sight…or just your breath after walking up and down the hills of this marvellous city. Lisbon is all about art, colors, architecture and GOOD vibes! 🇵🇹💚 💡General tip: combine Lisbon with visits/stays in Sintra and Porto. Highlights: 🚋 Trams - The Lisbon tramway network is a system of trams in operation since 1873; it presently comprises six lines and has a length of 31 km with 63 trams in operation (45 historic "Remodelados", 8 historic "Ligeiros" and 10 modern articulated trams). Tram 28 is famous because happens to go past many of the city's most significant landmarks in districts like Alfama, Baixa and Estrela. Because the route also uses some heritage-style tram carriages, it has become a popular tourist attraction in the city. 💠 Azulejos - is a form of Spanish and Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos happen to be one of the most distinctive art forms in Portugal and are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations. 🧼 Soaps - Oprah Winfrey said they're one of her favorite things, so the world is now also a fan of Portuguese soaps. But they're not recent products. They've been made since the 1800s and are 100% natural. They've maintained beautiful Art Deco and Art Nouveau packagings from the 1920s, and have become one of the favorite gifts to take from Portugal. 🥮 Pastel de nata - is a Portuguese egg custard tart pastry, optionally dusted with cinnamon - looks like a cross between a custard tart and a cake; created by monks in the Jerónimos Monastery, a major tourist attraction today and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🍲You also have to try these traditional dishes: Bifana, Sardines, Caracoletas & Prego na Pao, Alheira de Mirandela, Queijadas. 🧉Ginja - also known as ginjinha. This sour cherry liqueur is a tourist favorite but has sweetened locals’ palates for a long time too. There are establishments in Lisbon entirely dedicated to selling this sweet beverage made with Morello cherries, a variety of spices, and plenty of sugar. Nowadays, ginja is also served in edible chocolate cups. While you may choose among white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, dark chocolate does indeed pair beautifully with the super sweet, almost syrupy drink.

Welcome to the heaven of seafood & pastéis de nata with port wine! My love to Lisbon started with local food & fashion. The next guide about local designers is coming soon, so let's talk food first!🌞 From delectable hidden flavors to sizzling local delights, your taste buds are covered. Ready to start your belly feast through the soul of Lisbon & beyond? Unlock this guide to an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Portugal! 💌This guide includes: - Brunch & coffee places - Restaurants for lunch & dinner - Rooftop & local bars - Dining experience with traditional fado - Traditional dishes - Desserts - 6 local cheeses to try out 🎁Bonus: - Hidden gems of Sintra mountains & Cascais coast. Bom apetite! P.S. share this guide on your insta & tag @emily.varr to get any guide of your choice for FREE😉

A trip to Portugal had been on my travel list since the day I graduated in 2017, but life got in the way and it kept getting pushed out further and further. I only made it there after I had moved to London in 2023. After spending 5 years hyping it up in my head I was sure I was going to disappoint myself, but Portugal has exceeded every expectation - with Lisbon taking the crown. In this guide, you'll receive 24 hand-picked recommendations for a first trip to Lisbon, including: 🍳 5 essential places to brunch 🍴 4 best places to grab lunch 🍰 1 spot for the best chocolate cake you will ever eat 🍹 3 wine/cocktail bars 🪟 3 stunning viewpoints 🏛️ 3 architectural gems 👣 2 neighbourhoods to stroll through (not including Alfama, because it would be criminal to charge you for obvious information!) 🚘 3 ideas for day trips from Lisbon (again, not including Sintra which is an obvious choice!)