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A Tasca do Chico

Bairro Alto
$$Closedvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Thursday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Friday: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM
  • Saturday: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM
  • Sunday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Dark, cozy & traditional bar with regular live fado singers, plus rustic Portuguese bar dishes.via Google

A historic tavern famous for its amateur Fado nights and rustic, flame-grilled petiscos.

Signature
Chouriço assado (pork sausage flambéed at your table in a clay dish).

Reviews from Google

hani yehiaa month ago
Authentic and unforgettable Fado experience. Yes, it’s cash only, and seating is shared, but that actually made the night better, so it created a great chance to mingle with people and feel part of the atmosphere. The cozy, intimate setting made everything feel warm and genuine. Both singers, the man and the woman, were absolutely amazing—their voices were heartfelt, powerful, and full of emotion. It felt like real Lisbon, not a tourist show. A beautiful night I’ll remember.
Shaifa Hirji6 months ago
Such a warm and cozy place — the perfect spot to capture our first photo and really soak in the atmosphere. The vibe was incredible from the moment we walked in. The food was genuinely delicious; we had the chicken patty and sausage, both full of flavor and cooked perfectly. We even tried green wine for the first time, and shared half a jug of red wine too — both were wonderful and paired so well with the meal. The service was great, the ambiance was beautiful, and the singers were absolutely phenomenal and emotional in the best way. Their music added so much to the experience. Overall, it was such a memorable brunch. I’d definitely recommend this place and would love to come back again!
Finhas Jhaveri8 months ago
Amazing!!!!! The atmosphere and the fado music was out of the world. It may be a long wait outside to get in, Google does not give the right wait times. But once you are in you won't want to leave. Eat and then go there to enjoy the drinks and music.
Laura Pariso7 months ago
The only downside of this place was the wait , nearly an hour to get into the bar and another 20 minutes before we were seated (they do have a minimum spend per person for the table). On the bright side, I met some new friends in line, and honestly, it was worth it even though I hoped the wait was shorter. The drinks and performances were incredible and exceeded my expectations. It’s a small place so the performances felt very intimate, what a memorable night! Just a heads up: they only take cash, so don’t make the same mistake I did. Cheers!
Angeline4 months ago
Amazing atmosphere and vibes with great fado performances! It feels very intimate and special, true Portuguese experience! It was so fun and I truly enjoyed my time here!
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