Take the narrow alley and find yourself in “Mercedes” one of the oldest bars in the Ribeira. Simply but tastefully decorated, this small rustic bar which comes alive at ten in the evening, has become a favourite cult venue for gigs. if you are a night owl, you will enjoy live music by famous portuguese performers, take to the dance floor or chat with your friends late into the night. Mercedes’ full name “O Meu Mercedes é Maior Que o Teu » means « My Mercedes is better than yours » Try and figure that out !

This bar is an outpost of the Peter Café Sport, located in Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores. Here you can enjoy Azorean sandwiches washed down with “gin do mar” a gin and maracuja (passion fruit) tonic. You will like this old building and want to hang out there for a while; shopaholics can indulge in buying goods on the second floor.

Located near the Praça da Ribeira this small bar has a typical English feel: small, lined with dark wood, myriad mirrors and light fixtures; pick a cosy corner, ensconce yourself in a sofa and enjoy the fast, friendly service. This is the ideal place to laze around and chat or have a pause before hitting the nighhtlife.

One of the city's oldest bars, ideal for fans of Brazilian music and karaoke.