Sanitária is born in Porto in 1900 to meet the emerging need for hygiene habits, a year after the plague that struck the city. Becomes a pioneer in Portugal, revolutionizes the concept of bathing. Following the same principle, Sanitary now offers differentiation and exclusivity, allowing each client to feel their project as unique. In this sense, it offers creative, functional and tailor-made solutions for toilets, kitchens, coatings, shields, heating, furniture, among others, working with brands that combine quality with design, such as the house’s own brand.
If you intend to visit Porto on two wheels, at your own pace and at a local level, Habil Moto Rent may just be the ideal choice. Open since 2019, its business focus is the rental of motorbikes and bicycles, so that those who visit Porto can enjoy a different experience, with less chance of being stuck in traffic and more likely to stop near the places you wish to visit in the city. It has a generous fleet of motorbikes, 125 cc. of capacity, as well as a good offer of bicycles. So that you can enjoy these services, but not only, it enables, in its facilities, the possibility of leaving luggage; it also sells tickets to some tourist attractions of the Invicta (Undefeated City).
For over 50 years serving the city of Porto, Cancela Velha is a cafe specialized in meals and all kinds of snacks.
Very close to the busy Avenida dos Aliados, in this establishment the main attraction is the very typical francesinha. Those who prefer other options have at their disposal the toasts, hamburgers, dogs and sandwiches menu.
Cancela Velha also offers its customers a cafeteria service, which, together with its fast and efficient service and its welcoming space, make this an ideal place for a quicker lunch, for your breakfast or even for a mid-afternoon snack.
With a rustic and elegant decoration, highlighting the granite walls, Churrascão Gaúcho is a typical Brazilian restaurant that has been delighting Portuenses since 1981. Its specialty is Brazilian food and Brazilian barbecue, which can be consumed through caster system or à la carte. However, its specialties are not limited to Brazilian food, as it also has a good offer of traditional Portuguese cuisine, including several dishes of cod, squid, octopus and seafood. At lunchtime it offers cheaper lunch menus with meat and fish options.
Casanova Oculista was founded in 1969 by Narciso Casanova. Over its 50 years of existence it has been developing and evolving to meet the demands of the eye health business. Its longevity is evidence of how it has served its customers throughout its history. At this establishment you will find a highly specialized and personalized service that will help you choose the best product for your needs, be it contact lenses, sunglasses or prescription glasses. It also provides optometry consultations so you can make a first diagnosis of your vision.
Right in the heart of Porto, Tostinhas Expresso offers a menu that allows those who visit to use at their leisure, whether for breakfast, snack, have a drink or have a full meal. Tostinhas offers an eclectic menu, combined with the eclecticism of the people who come to your door, with options for light meals – soups, appetizers, cheese and cold meat boards, patties, olives, lupins, among others – and with dining options complete – with a wide variety of toasts, meat, fish or vegetarian, francesinha, special steaks, steaks, among others – and options to sweeten your mouth – mousse, pudding, fruit.
Despite being a relatively recent project, Ildefonso Optical Boutique’s promoters already have over half a century of experience in the field of optics. The boutique, which has a carefully selected selection of retro, classic and avant-garde glasses and works with the best lens brands on the market, is exclusively dedicated to the best brands from independent designers and aims to establish itself as a space where the glasses are elevated to the level of small pieces of art. Ildefonso Optical Boutique also offers professional visual advice, by a close and caring relationship with its clients.
With a privileged location, right in front of the emblematic São João National Theater, Tapas da Batalha is a restaurant specialized in tapas and traditional wines from the Douro region. With its pleasant and welcoming space, it is the perfect place to rest during a walk downtown while snacking on regional tapas and having a glass of wine. You can also use the Tapas da Batalha as a meeting point for friends. Thanks to their shape, the tapas allow you to taste a wide range of specialties in one meal, while satisfying you with a wide range of snacks.
Designer jewelery located in one of the most exclusive areas of Porto and specialized in custom pieces by request of our customers and also in jewelry restoration. In addition to a shop where you can admire dozens of pieces on display, OR Jóias is also a studio: its owner and jeweler Óscar Rodrigues welcomes his customers an d visitors with an open smile and makes a point of sharing his passion for art with them, while giving the opportunity of inviting them to stay and see him in the creative process. Incidentally, the workbench is located right in the center of the store, allowing one to observe live the artisan work behind the design and manufacture of a jewel.
Discover the magic of decoration at Àbaixa Cestas & Coisas, a charming shop for lovers of cosy environments. You will find ceramics, basketry, dried flowers and linen textiles, as well as pieces from different regions of Portugal. Highlights include a variety of baskets, tablecloths and table runners, placemats, aprons and personalised bags, but also ottomans, lamps and hand baskets. Here you will find attractive prices and original pieces that make a difference in any style and environment. Enjoy the charm of decoration at attractive prices: visit Àbaixa Cestas & Coisas!
The first thing you see when you arrive at Chic House is a set of directions and their distances to various places around the globe, such as Brazil, Paris, Morocco or, the nearest, Casa da Música. In this furniture store you will find a wide range of African and Oriental art, as well as self-made furniture, using various types of less conventional wood such as bamboo, coconut or banana. For those looking for original, authentic and creative furniture and pieces, Chic House is a great partner to help you put your vision into practice. Customers can benefit from free parking.
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.
