Garrafeira Soares is dedicated to the retail and wholesale beverage trade, standing out as the market leader in the Algarve region. Following the market trends and a strong bet on its expansion, Garrafeira Soares opened its first store outside the Algarve, making its debut in Porto. It is distinguished by the numerous and exclusive brands of Port wine, of various years and ranges. A place where you can taste wine by the glass, tapas and experience the best of Porto, as well as other wines and spirits. The company’s activity is divided into two distinct areas: retailing, with a network of twenty own stores, and wholesale, supported by the sales tea.

In the middle of 2020, in a context of summer and pandemic, the owner missed his native Bahia, its relaxed climate, a place to drink a cold beer, a place to feel at home. He noticed that this feeling was not unique, but of the entire Brazilian community living in the city. It was there that he decided to open the Boteco Pra Começar, according to the Brazilian tradition, to contagion the Invicta with a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. According to them, its beer is “stupidly cold”, its portions are generous and have exclusive recipes from the “Patroa” of ‘dadinho de tapioca’ (tapioca little squares), cream topside, mini kibe, besides the traditional acarajé. They also have executive dinner menus.

Porto Belo Confeitaria presents itself as a familiar, welcoming and pleasant space and it can be the chosen place for a coffee break, to try its offer of confectionery or a snack, or even to have a complete meal. The menu presents several options, with a strong focus on traditional Portuguese cuisine, varying from day to day, and also having its version of the famous Porto delicacy, the Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish). There are options of meat or fish dishes, such as “alheira” (a type of Portuguese sausage, made with meats and bread.) or “porco à Alentejana” (one of the most traditional and popular pork dishes of Portuguese cuisine, it is a combination of pork and clams, with potatoes and coriander), with very competitive prices. In addition to its gastronomic offer, there is a special care in the service, with staff which promotes familiarity and welcoming.