Even now, many local craft beer lovers still end their nights here. The vibe is relaxed, the selection is constantly changing, and sometimes the best strategy is simply to close your eyes, point at the menu, and trust what arrives in your glass. Most of the time, it\u2019s excellent.
How to get there:<\/strong> a 10-minute walk from the subway station Aliados.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n2. F\u00e1brica da Picaria, where beer travels straight from tank to glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Some places make beer drinking feel almost like a science experiment. F\u00e1brica da Picaria is one of them. Here, beer goes straight from the tanks to your glass. No bottles, no pasteurization, no complicated filtration… just fresh craft beer at its purest. Happiness is a Portuguese craft beer on one hand and a bifana on the other and, at Musa, you’ll find true happiness. They have an incredible selection of Portuguese craft beers and a beautiful rock playlist to go along with your beverage. Rock lovers will enjoy this spot a lot. Don\u2019t visit for glamour or comfort and don’t ask “what’s this?” before trying the fried pork\u2019s ear. It’s simply amazing! They love beer. You love beer. Go get it! Some nights, I see travelers arrive here with one simple plan: try something new. At Armaz\u00e9m da Cerveja, that\u2019s easy to do. When my central streets get busy, some locals quietly drift toward Colossus. This brewery was born here in Porto in 2015 and has been brewing 100% Portuguese craft beer ever since. Their beers \u2014 like Wonderlust and Adamanteia \u2014 have already travelled across the country. But if you ask me, the best place to drink them is still right here, close to where they were born. There\u2019s something comforting about that. Over the years, I\u2019ve watched many visitors discover Portuguese craft beer for the first time in these places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some arrive curious. And my beer scene? It just keeps getting better. PS: This content was originally published on our Taste Porto app, where we share carefully curated tips, local insights, and practical recommendations to help you make the most of your stay in Porto, Portugal. You can download it on the Google Play<\/a> or the Apple App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8405,"template":"","passport_category":[100],"class_list":["post-7029","passport_post","type-passport_post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","passport_category-nightlife"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
And I\u2019ve noticed something else that makes people stay longer than planned. Their bar menu includes some of my favorite local comfort foods, including Francesinha<\/em> and other Porto-style sandwiches. Fresh beer and traditional food usually make a very convincing pair. Go there!
How to get there:<\/strong> a 5-minute walk from the subway station Aliados.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Portuguese](\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Taste-Porto-Craft-Beer-and-Food-Tour-Porto.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n3. Musa das Virtudes, where rock music and craft beer meet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to get there:<\/strong> a 15-minute walk from Aliados and S\u00e3o Bento subway stations.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Portuguese](\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/portuguese-craft-beer-musa.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n4. Armaz\u00e9m da Cerveja, where beer lovers get curious<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With more than 70 craft beer styles, the menu can feel almost overwhelming (in the best way). Fortunately, the staff enjoys helping people explore different flavors and styles. Another thing I\u2019ve always liked about this place: it\u2019s relaxed and unpretentious. You can even bring food from another restaurant and enjoy it here with your beer. Simple pleasures.
How to get there:<\/strong> a 10-minute walk from the subway station Aliados.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Portuguese](\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/things-to-do-in-Porto-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n5. Colossus, where locals sometimes escape the crowds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to get there:<\/strong> a 10-minute walk from the subway station 24 de Agosto.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Portuguese](\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Craft-Beer-and-Food-Tour-Porto-Portugal.png\")
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Some arrive skeptical.
Most leave pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00c0 nossa! <\/em>(the literal translation of Cheers)
Your friend,
Porto Portugal \u2764<\/p>\n\n\n\n