Bar Dom João
Praça Dom João I 8, 2700-040 Amadora, Portugal
Best Wine Bars in Amadora
Amadora's wine scene blends Lisbon-region bottles with neighborhood tasca culture. This directory lists 18 wine bars across Reboleira, Falagueira and Alfragide, from cozy tascas to sleek lounges—perfect for sampling Portuguese grapes and seasonal petiscos.
18 venues
4.4 avg
Jiripoca
Av. de Ceuta 31, 2700-324 Amadora, Portugal
Cantinho do Café
R. 9 de Abril 34, 2700-612 Amadora, Portugal
100 Memórias
R. Maria Alda Barbosa Nogueira 7D, 2700-395 Amadora, Portugal
Restaurante Bar Sete Sabores
Pça do Infantário 1A, 2720-304 Amadora, Portugal
Ed's Place
R. Vasco de Lima Couto 8A, 2700-834 Amadora, Portugal
Chop Bar Amadora
Prolongamento da, Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado 186, 2700-421 Amadora, Portugal
Alkimia Wine Lounge Palace
Largo Palácio de Queluz 12, 2745-191 Queluz, Portugal
Imsonia
PCT do Tarrafal 1A, 2700-194 Amadora, Portugal
Casquinha
R. Branquinho da Fonseca 4A, 2700-128 Amadora, Portugal
Fina Flôr
Largo 1º de Dezembro 4, 2720-464 Amadora, Portugal
Café 1992
Av. do Brasil 42 B, 2700-134 Amadora, Portugal
O Quintal
R. Bernardim Ribeiro 5B, 2700-111 Amadora, Portugal
Cervejaria Casa dos Petiscos
R. Elias Garcia 362 D 43, 2700-336 Amadora, Portugal
Tchilo bar
Av. do Brasil 22, 2700-129 Amadora, Portugal
Bar Copofino
R. Diogo Bernardes 12A, 2700-238 Amadora, Portugal
Bar Crazy Nights Club
Av. Gago Coutinho, 2700-648 Amadora, Portugal
Bar Dondé
Est. Salvador Allende 2, 2700-051 Amadora, Portugal
Wine Culture in Amadora
Amadora sits on Lisbon's doorstep but carries its own casual, working‑class wine culture. Locals marry the capital's cosmopolitan tastes with traditional Portuguese drinking habits: a glass after work, a half‑bottle for sharing, and small plates of petiscos to accompany regional wines. You'll find a healthy mix of vinhos from the Lisboa DOC, Alentejo blends, Douro reds and crisp Vinho Verde whites on most menus.
Neighborhood tascas and newer wine lounges both celebrate native varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Arinto, Fernão Pires and Castelão. Many bars champion Portuguese producers and offer flight options so visitors can compare a Bairrada Baga with a lighter Lisboa red. Places like Bar Dom João and Alkimia Wine Lounge Palace reflect this spectrum: Bar Dom João leans on cozy familiarity and classic pairings, while Alkimia presents curated lists and tasting events.
The result is an approachable, unpretentious wine scene where education meets conviviality—perfect for first‑time explorers who want to taste the breadth of Portuguese wine without leaving the city.
Where to drink wine in Amadora
Amadora's wine bars cluster around transport hubs and neighborhood centers. Reboleira and Falagueira have several after‑work spots thanks to their metro and rail connections, making them convenient hubs for visitors arriving from Lisbon. Alfragide and Brandoa host more intimate bars and tascas where locals congregate for a daily glass and small plates. If you're staying near Mina de Água, a short ride will get you to contemporary lounges and mixed wine‑bar restaurants.
Start an evening in the Reboleira area for easy hopping: grab a tasting at an intimate bar, then move to a livelier venue such as Chop Bar Amadora for a relaxed crowd and petisco boards. For quieter, seated tastings, try Ed's Place or 100 Memórias, which balance bottles by the glass with thoughtful food pairings. Cantinho do Café and Jiripoca offer neighborhood charm and friendly service that make wine discovery feel less formal and more social.
Plan routes around metro stops (Reboleira, Amadora Este, Falagueira) and look for venues that list Portuguese appellations—Lisboa, Bairrada, Dão and Alentejo—so you can taste regional differences without traveling far.
What to Look For
When choosing a wine bar in Amadora, look for a well‑curated list that emphasizes Portuguese varieties alongside international options. A good bar will offer glass pours, tasting flights and staff who can explain grape characteristics—Touriga Nacional’s structure, Arinto’s acidity, or Fernão Pires’ aromatic profile. Menus that pair wines with petiscos or regional cheeses indicate thoughtful service and authentic local pairing culture.
Atmosphere matters: tascas are ideal for casual, budget‑friendly evenings; wine lounges are better for guided tastings and special events. Check if the venue hosts themed nights—port tastings, producer takeovers, or pairing dinners—especially at spots like Alkimia Wine Lounge Palace. Practical features include metro access, outdoor seating for warm evenings, and reasonable corkage policies if you prefer to bring a bottle.
Finally, ask about provenance and vintage. Many Amadora bars proudly source from small Portuguese producers and curate seasonal lists. Choosing a place that rotates selections will give you the best chance to explore lesser‑known grapes and grow your palate with every visit.
When do wine bars in Amadora open and close?
15 of the 18 wine bars listed in Amadora publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 10 am and closes at 11 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 10 venues in Amadora (67% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 11 on Monday. 5 open seven days a week.
11 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Ed's Place closes latest, at 2 am.
At the other end of the day, Cantinho do Café opens earliest, at 7:30 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Amadora actually say
The 18 rated wine bars in Amadora carry 4,568 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.42 out of 5 and the median is 4.5, and 9 venues hold 4.5 or better — 50% of the list.
Jiripoca carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 139 reviews. O Quintal is the most reviewed address in Amadora, at 1,811.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine bars in Amadora cost?
Price level is published for 6 of the 18 wine bars in Amadora, and it splits as follows: 3 budget (50%), 3 moderate (50%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
Amadora compared with the rest of Portugal
Amadora accounts for 18 of the 78 wine bars we list across Portugal, spread over 5 cities.
Sunday trading in Amadora runs in line with the national picture — 67% against 70%.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Amadora | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 18 | 78 |
| Mean rating | 4.42 | 4.65 |
| Open on Sunday | 67% | 70% |
| Median closing time | 11 pm | 12 am |
Where to look next from Amadora
Other wine venues in Amadora: 16 wine restaurants, 20 wine shops, 10 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Portugal are Braga (17), Lisbon (17), Vila Nova de Gaia (14), Porto (12). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Amadora has 18 wine bars on this list, averaging 4.42 out of 5 across 4,568 reviews. The median address opens at 10 am and closes at 11 pm; 10 of the 15 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Jiripoca is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 139).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Portugal: age, tax and trading rules
Portugal raised the purchase age for all alcohol to 18 in 2013, closing the earlier split that allowed wine and beer at 16.
Portugal levies no excise duty on wine — €0 per hectolitre in the European Commission's tables — and applies IVA at the mainland standard rate of 23%. Madeira and the Azores run lower regional rates.
A practical note that matters more here than in most countries: the vinho de mesa on a Portuguese shop shelf at €3–4 is a genuine commercial product rather than a loss leader, because none of that price is duty. Price tells you less about quality in Portugal than it does in the United Kingdom.
Sources: European Commission — Excise Duty Tables, Part I: Alcoholic Beverages
Local Tips
01
Use the metro hubs
Plan your bar crawl around Reboleira and Falagueira stations—these hubs make it easy to visit multiple wine bars in one evening without a car.
02
Try regional grape varieties
Order glasses of Touriga Nacional, Arinto or Fernão Pires to experience flavors typical of the Lisbon and nearby regions. Ask staff for recommendations of lesser‑known local producers.
03
Pair wine with petiscos
Many Amadora wine bars offer petiscos—small plates like chouriço, queijo or marinated olives. These pairings reveal how Portuguese wines complement local flavors.
04
Check event calendars
Follow venues such as Alkimia Wine Lounge Palace or Bar Dom João for tastings, producer nights and seasonal menus—events are the best way to sample a wider range of bottles.
FAQ
There are 18 wine bars listed in this directory across Amadora. They range from traditional tascas to modern wine lounges, so you can sample different styles, price points and Portuguese grape varieties without leaving the city.
Reboleira and Falagueira host the largest concentration of wine bars due to easy metro and rail access. Alfragide, Brandoa and Mina de Água also offer several cozy spots. These neighborhoods balance after‑work convenience with a mix of casual and refined venues.
Yes—most bars emphasize Portuguese producers from the Lisboa region and nearby appellations like Alentejo, Dão, Bairrada and Vinho Verde. Expect listings that highlight Touriga Nacional, Arinto, Fernão Pires and Castelão alongside a selection of international bottles.
Both. Tascas and casual bars are ideal for groups and lively gatherings, while wine lounges and restaurants such as 100 Memórias or Alkimia provide a quieter, more intimate setting for dates. Many venues can accommodate small private tastings with advance notice.
Most wine bars open in the late afternoon and run through the evening, commonly from about 17:00 to 23:00 or later on weekends. Some tascas open midday for lunch service. Check individual venues—especially for earlier weekday openings or late‑night hours.
Amadora is well connected by metro and commuter rail. Take the blue metro line to Amadora‑Este or Falagueira, or regional trains to Reboleira station. From Lisbon center, the trip is typically 15–25 minutes depending on your starting point. Many bars are within short walking distance of stations.
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