
Big Bad Bank is the cocktail bar in the ZERO Box Lodge building in downtown Porto, right next to the O Carniceiro restaurant. Its counter is faced with tile panels hand painted by artist Paulo Ramuni, and opposite sits a vault from the former Banco Mello, lined with carpet by Diogo Muñoz that recreates the tile panels of Porto's churches. The drinks list centres on signature cocktails.

Onterrace is the bar of the HF Fénix Porto hotel in Boavista, conceived as a small haven in the city. The menu covers signature cocktails, classic cocktails and special gins, with drinks and snacks prepared from fresh ingredients. Guests can settle into the contemporary lounge or the outdoor area with loungers.
Curioso is a cocktail bar in Porto's historic centre, close to the Palácio da Bolsa. Its signature menu is conceived as food in liquid form and brings Eastern flavours into the glass, with the current chapter themed around the Eight Immortals. Classic cocktails, wines, beers and comfort food snacks sit alongside the house creations.
Prova is a wine bar and wine shop on Rua Ferreira Borges in Porto's historic centre, run by sommelier Diogo Amado. The focus is Portuguese wine by the glass and bottle, with guidance on pairings and cheese, charcuterie and other small plates to go with it. There are no reservations, guests simply walk in.
Terraplana is a laid back bar in Porto's Bonfim district that pairs classic cocktails with a twist and pizza. The drinks list runs from house signatures, favourites and sours to gin and tonics and alcohol free options, with whiskey, rum, tequila, mezcal, beer and wine behind the bar.
These 5 are the starting point. The full BarMagazine directory covers every listed bar in Porto, with a map, filters by bar type, and new openings as we verify them.
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