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Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 09:46
by jfk
"Off to Porto tomorrow with herself,apparently a fine city for a mooch with easy connections to port /wine gaffs via the Duro river? Recommendations would be appreciated,restaurants/bars………."

Re: Porto

Posted: 16 Sep 2023, 13:26
by jimmy iron
So good I said it twice

Re: Porto

Posted: 16 Sep 2023, 13:25
by jimmy iron
Pork rolls at Casa Guedes and lots of other restaurants nearby Porto tonica (white port and tonic) Pizza at Maus Habitos Coffee at Majestic Coffee Bass for drinks outside in the centre Can’t go wroNg with most restaurants tbh Francensinha is the speciality sandwich (not if you’re veggie) Great city..

Re: Porto

Posted: 16 Sep 2023, 13:25
by jimmy iron
Pork rolls at Casa Guedes and lots of other restaurants nearby Porto tonica (white port and tonic) Pizza at Maus Habitos Coffee at Majestic Coffee Bass for drinks outside in the centre Can’t go wroNg with most restaurants tbh Francensinha is the speciality sandwich (not if you’re veggie) Great city..

Re: Porto

Posted: 16 Sep 2023, 02:34
by jfk
"Thanks for the positive advice gents,much appreciate."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 23:55
by riosleftsock
"Don't mention Nipah, unless you want to get Marriana Northbank involved. Port fascinates and terrifies me in equal measure; its delicious but very easy to drink like wine (big mistake). I try to only drink it when on holiday or in a restaurant, because the temptation to have a few glasses is irresistable, and it hurts like mad the next day."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 23:33
by gph
"""Chilled white port is one of the most under-rated after dinner drinkies, with a decent cheese and a few olives."" Something I agree with rios on. I feel slightly ill, and I don't think it's Nipah, although I have just eaten chorizo, PORK chorizo"

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 23:11
by riosleftsock
"Douro wines are probably my favourite, never had a bad one. Chilled white port is one of the most under-rated after dinner drinkies, with a decent cheese and a few olives."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 22:54
by Hammer and Pickle
"Lisbon is one of those towns that, unlike London, seems to have turned its back on its river. Porto is not."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 22:45
by gph
"What amazes me about Lisbon is how much of it was under the river before the Great Earthquake... and how quickly they built on the land without, apparently, worrying the river would take it back"

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 22:38
by Hammer and Pickle
You’d like Porto if you’re still OK with York. It’s dark and sort of brooding.

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 22:24
by gph
"Can't help much, but I'm definitely going to Portugal in January or February. Not fed up with Lisbon by any means, but I'm tempted to go elsewhere this time. If you could report back, it could help ME..."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 21:51
by Hammer and Pickle
Dr Matt 11:08 Thu Sep 14 Totally

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 21:48
by BRANDED
Last time I was there was for the Nations League finals that we were shit in. Porto is great though. Fill ya boots.

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 17:36
by Mike Oxsaw
joyo 5:31 Thu Sep 14 Here you go: the attention that you're so obviously seeking. HTH.

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 17:32
by jfk
Thanks for the advice appreciated as always. Dr Matt theres worse laces than Norwich as a genius like you’d obviously know.

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 17:31
by joyo
Oxbore was you taken by the care home? Didn't think they would go that far

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 15:30
by Mike Oxsaw
I was taken there a couple of times whilst working at Portugal Telecom. Seem to remember canals and top quality chocolate in the shape of fish.

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 15:27
by Manuel
BRANDED never goes beyond Europe? At least Ball goes all over.

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 15:22
by Side of Ham
He’s our very own Alan PRICKer as long as you stick to European destinations & the Isle of Wight…..quite a handy bellend to have on here tbh….

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 14:52
by Manuel
You could have safely bet your house that Ball and BRANDED would turn up on here. You gotta laugh.

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 14:36
by BRANDED
"Very hilly. Most of thePort wineries are down on the river.All good for a tasting sesh. Down at Matosinhos there is a nice beach and some superb fish and seafood restaurants. Some cheap but good and some up market. Love it down there. Very hipster. Otherwise, take time to walk around and take in the place."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 14:36
by BRANDED
"Very hilly. Most of thePort wineries are down on the river.All good for a tasting sesh. Down at Matosinhos there is a nice beach and some superb fish and seafood restaurants. Some cheap but good and some up market. Love it down there. Very hipster. Otherwise, take time to walk around and take in the place."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 11:08
by Dr Matt
Poor man’s Norwich

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 10:24
by On The Ball
"Pretty touristy thing to do, but go to Cafe Santiago for a Francesinha."

Re: Porto

Posted: 14 Sep 2023, 10:12
by bill green
"Adego Sports Bar is good for watching football this area is good for little restaurants and bars The Port Tasting stuff is all in Gaia across the river, bit touristy but fun. The central market is worth a look Mercado do Bolh?£o Porto is a good place to just wander around if you have time get the tram along the river to the ocean area think its called Foz"