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Fado is the Portugal’s popular music that expresses the feelings of the poor neighborhoods of Lisbon. It contains the melancholy and nostalgia for what is lost. The first records of Fado are from back mid-nineteenth century. This is music and bohemian marginality, which is performed by a soloist accompanied by a Portuguese guitar or viola. It was declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO and it is a point of attraction for people traveling to Lisbon.

For all these reasons and more, we will give some good advice on where fado is the king of the night, so you can travel to Lisbon well informed.

Clube de Fado is a very famous place, because in it, the traditional high Portuguese cuisine is mixed with the sounds of the guitar and Fado, which creates a warm, encouraging and charming atmosphere. Located in a classical building in the heart of Lisbon and just next to the Cathedral. The menu has 6 full menus, including wine, dessert, coffee, brandy, oporto and whiskey. Its prices range from 49 Euros to 95 Euros per person. In addition there are 4 full vegetarian menus, including dessert, wine, oporto and brandy. However, the best feature of this place is the extensive fado singers agenda to delight diners.

Mesa de Frades is a restaurant located in Alfama, it combines traditional Portuguese cuisine with Fado music. Its interior is a spacious and airy with a sober decoration. its food is good but simple and its prices are reasonable, the average cost per person is 35 Euros. The address is Rua dos Remédios 139 A.

Parreirinha de Alfama has a pleasant atmosphere where you can listen to very good Fado performers and sing along to them, while eating a great traditional dinner, as Caldeirada de Peixe, or Cabrito Assado no forno. Its address is Beco Espirito Santo 1 and the average values for a full menu is 45 Euros.

Café Luso is a bar and restaurant where you can listen to good Fado while having a drink or eating dinner. Its traditional Portuguese cuisine is tinged with a touch of gourmet contemporary cuisine. There is a huge variety of dishes a la carte; from appetizers, soups, fish and meat, with the best flavor of Lisbon. Its entertaining menus are classified according to the musical scale and the season. But the best part is, its Fado program that every day accompanies visitors. Its address is Travessa da Queimada 10 and it is open every day of the year from 19:30 to 02:00.

La Taverna do Embuçado is a bar and restaurant with rustic architecture where good traditional food is served, while enjoying traditional Fado sung by its owner and other local singers. Its address is Beco dos Curtume 10.

Nancy Guzman

If you like the Bohemian and fado, rent apartments in Lisbon and get to know each of these places, you won’t regret! have a good beginning of the year.

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