Food is part of every good stag weekend, and Lisbon does it well – simple, filling and cheap at the right places. Here is what to try, from a bifana at midnight to a glass of ginjinha in the old town.
Food and drink at a glance
1837
Pastéis de Belém opened
1840
A Ginjinha bar opened
1927
Super Bock trademark registered
1940
Sagres beer launched
12–13 Jun
sardine night for Santo António
What to try
🥪 Bifana
A pork sandwich – the perfect late-night snack.
🥧 Pastel de nata
The custard tart – the original is in Belém.
🐟 Sardines
Grilled sardines, especially in June.
🍒 Ginjinha
Sour cherry liqueur, served in a small glass.
🍺 Local beer
Super Bock and Sagres – and a growing craft beer scene.
A food day
Morning
Pastel de nata
Coffee and a custard tart.
Evening
Beer dinner
Five craft beers and four courses.
Late
Bifana
A sandwich on the way home.
Eat and drink with us
FAQ
What is the typical Lisbon food?
Bifanas, pastel de nata, grilled sardines and bacalhau (salt cod).
What is ginjinha?
A sour cherry liqueur – A Ginjinha in the old town has served it since 1840.
Which beer do people drink in Portugal?
Super Bock and Sagres are the big two.
Can you book a group dinner?
Yes – a beer dinner with five craft beers and four courses.
