Entering Mercado 48 is very likely to be welcomed by his pet, the dog Bala, protagonist of many of his publications on social networks. This is a peculiarity that lets you guess the relaxed atmosphere of this store. Here you will find truly original and creative products, many of them handcrafted and with innovative, vintage and contemporary designs. Namely, objects of art and decoration, luggage, backpacks, wallets, design t-shirts alluding to Porto, to artists or with comic messages and even bicycles made entirely of wood. Here you will surely discover an original souvenir or gift.
Located next to the emblematic São Bento Station, Óptica da Baixa has gained over the years a solid base of customers who seek the quality service and professionalism of those behind the counter. This shop, which has cemented its inclusion in traditional commerce, sells frames of a multitude of reference brands, monofocal and progressive lenses, as well as contact lenses and sunglasses. This establishment also offers optometry service, assessing their eye health and visual effectiveness on the spot, allowing professionals to provide personalized advice tailored to your needs.
The Casa Pinheiro is a traditional tavern in Porto, over 60 years old, which aims to preserve the customs of this type of houses in the city and preserve the homemade flavours. The appetizers available every day stand out, with focus on codfish fritters, Lamego ham, bucho(stomach of the animal) and boiled ears, among many others, besides traditional Portuguese cuisine day dishes, such as also ‘Tripas à moda do Porto’ (the most representative dish of Porto that dates back to the time of the Portuguese Discoveries is cooked with tripe and fat meat, accompanied with thick slices of dark bread; today instead of bread white beans are used), ‘feijoada à Transmontana’ (bean stew, usually with meat, and almost always accompanied with rice; in Portugal, it is cooked with white beans in the northwest (Minho and Douro Litoral) or red beans in the northeast (Trás-os-Montes), and usually also includes other vegetables (tomatoes, carrots or cabbage) besides pork or beef, to which can be added varied sausages), ‘cabidela’ rice (a stew that uses, during its cooking, the blood – with vinegar – of the animal that is boiled) or codfish à la Braga (cod to pieces, fried; the potatoes and onions that accompany this dish are cut into thin slices and fried in the same oil as the cod, with bay leaf and cloves), just to mention a few. The welcoming and traditional environment invites to experience, to socialise and to share typically Portuguese dishes, with a familiar service and very competitive prices.
Since 1928, Ourives Fabricantes has been making jewelry in silver, gold, filigree and jewelery in Porto. In constant updating, this store with over 90 years presents a constant dynamic, following the new design trends in the goldsmithing area, never forgetting the tradition. They make restorations, recreate old pieces to earn a new life. They are representatives in Portugal of the international brand Salvatore Plata. They make custom-made gold wedding rings, according to the model provided by the customer, by simply taking a photo, sketch or mental ideation that the store’s technical support and design help to materialize the customer’s interest.
Starting with the goal of ensuring that their customers feel more comfortable in their daily lives, BlueMood specializes in women’s lingerie, but also sells swimsuits and bikinis, as well as loungewear, robes and nightwear. In this establishment you will find a wide range of quality products from the most prestigious brands, both national and international. BlueMood stands out for providing personalized service that is attentive to the needs and personal taste of customers, essential for them to leave with the certainty that they have made the right choice and best suited for them.
Created in 2000, Ourivesaria Ourusado was the first jewellery dedicated exclusively to used gold. In this establishment you will find jewelry and all kinds of used gold and silver objects, from modern design items to real antiques. At your disposal is a huge variety of high quality, impeccably priced, competitively priced items that will surely enable you to find that piece so special that you have always dreamed for yourself, or the ideal gift to give to those you love. The service is personalized, with sympathy and attentive to the wishes of its customers.
Museu das Marionetas is an author museum, centered on the work of João Paulo Seara Cardoso (1956-2010), director and artistic director of the Porto Puppet Theater. This is a memory space and future, in constant update. The opening of the Museum in 2013 marked the 25th anniversary of the Company. Puppets, props and emblematic objects used in the Company’s shows, as well as some of its stories, are exhibited and shared here. Museu das Marionetas also has a shop where various objects are available for sale, such as the puppets, brochures, catalogs and merchandising of the museum itself.
With extended opening hours, the Mirandas Kaffé makes available to our customers a wide range of quality snacks. Its francesinhas and Pregos, made with the best quality sirloin steak, are the most praised snacks by our customers. But there are many others, such as hot dogs, hams, Moelas and omelets. Mirandas Kaffé is therefore a great place to go out with friends. You can play a game of pool or watch a football game while you dine and try some of our snacks. On Saturday nights there is animation and sometimes live music. For the quality of our products and the environment, it is a good option for group dinners as well.
Ourivesaria Joaninha is a family establishment where all customers have felt at home for over 20 years.
It started by producing pieces to sell to other traders, but soon the immense variety of articles became a success and the family decided to open the store in order to sell directly to the public.
Religious silver items, suggestions for communion gifts, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches from various brands and hundreds of rings are just a few of the items you can find
in this jewelery.
Customer satisfaction, resulting from personalized service, and the wide variety of products are the two main factors of permanent success.
JM Moda e Beleza presents itself, at its root, as a beauty salon and hairdresser, services that combines with another aspect of marketing fashion accessories.
This salon offers its clients a wide range of solutions, from haircuts to ladies, men and children to hair color options. The establishment also offers aesthetic options such as gel nail application or laser hair removal. At the same time, your store valance markets a selection of products such as bags, wallets and even some garments.
The workshop 110 Cores opened in 2004, when the Company J. P. da Conceição was celebrating 110 years of existence. The name comes as a tribute to its age. Throughout its existence, the atelier has given training and workshops, organised exhibitions, participated in events, established partnerships, promoted internships, helped clients and helped to hold projects. Visiting this space you can find the artists in their work environment. The pieces produced here stand out for their originality and creativity. It has a wide and differentiated offer, from figurines, popular saints and improbable cribs, artistic and decorative pieces (plates, bowls, masks, etc.) to tiles and personal accessories.
Existing mainly in places of temporary passage or other places of interest, such as subway stations or shopping malls, Jocorum is a tobacco shop that offers its customers a practical and careful service.
These stores specialize in selling a wide variety of tobacco products, providing the customer with various brands of regular tobacco but also electronic cigarettes.
Jocorum also sells daily newspapers and magazines (of various specializations) and offer gambling games as well as a variety of gifts such as postcards or special occasion cards.
