If you are in downtown Lisbon, around Rossio or Chiado, Just ask any taxi driver for 'Trindade' or make your way to 20-B Rua Nova da Trindade and pay homage at the 'Cervejaria da Trindade'.
No, it's not really a restaurant, I guess, but it doesn't fit any other category. A cerveijaria ... Read review
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Advantages: relaxed food the way it ought to be Disadvantages: it's too far from London to make it for dinner!
...to 20-B Rua Nova da Trindade and pay homage at the 'Cervejaria da Trindade'.
No, it's not really a restaurant, I guess, but it doesn't fit any other category. A cerveijaria is an alehouse, but this isn't a pub nor is it a bar in the Portuguese sense. To be technical, I'm told that it's a microbrewery - but I've only ever drunk ice-cold Sagres there. BUT, the one thing for which cerveijarias are famous is good, easy, comfortable FOOD. ...and big. Imagine a room the size of a barn with Potuguese 'azulejo' tiles decorating the walls. Find one of the many tables and when your attentive waiter comes by, be hopeful that he speaks English .... but if not order 'um imperial' (oonimperiahl), 20 centilitres of cold beer to be going on with.
So, what to eat? Ah, there's the rub! - Do you feel flush? If so try the Marisco (seafood), grilled prawns, fresh crab.... but at a price. ... more
If you are in downtown Lisbon, around Rossio or Chiado, Just ask any taxi driver for 'Trindade' or make your way to 20-B Rua Nova da Trindade and pay homage at the 'Cervejaria da Trindade'.
No, it's not really a restaurant, I guess, but it doesn't fit any other category. A cerveijaria is an alehouse, but this isn't a pub nor is it a bar in the Portuguese sense. To be technical, I'm told that it's a microbrewery - but I've only ever drunk ice-cold Sagres there. BUT, the one thing for which cerveijarias are famous is good, easy, comfortable FOOD.
So, what's it like? Well, it's old, and big. Imagine a room the size of a barn with Potuguese 'azulejo' tiles decorating the walls. Find one of the many tables and when your attentive waiter comes by, be hopeful that he speaks English .... but if not order 'um imperial' (oonimperiahl), 20 centilitres of cold beer to be going on with.
So, what to eat? Ah, there's the rub! - Do you feel flush? If so try the Marisco (seafood), grilled prawns, fresh crab.... but at a price. If not, try a Bitoque, a small steak with an egg on top in a tasty sauce and served with chips. Or a Bifana, a marinaded pork steak served in a fresh bread roll - one of Lisbon's original fast foods. Or go for my own slice of heaven, Prego no pao (praygo noo pown), a small fied beefsteak served in a fresh bread roll and asking to be topped with some mild Portuguese mustard .... oh, and another imperial!!
When you've eaten your fill, order a bica - the smooth Portuguese expresso - and perhaps an aguardente velho for the road. Relax and take in the atmosphere of old Lisbon and plan your next visit.
. The seat pitch on this aircraft is definitely geared for short haul cattle class and not International travel. The attitude of the flight attendants on this aircraft matches the standard of accomodation. Avoid this aircraft. If BWIA can't be bothered to fix the bits that we sit in can you imagine what goes on with the bits we can't see?
Arriving in Trindad 7 hours later than planned means an overnight stop if you are in transit. BWIA will put you up. However your late arrival will be a total surprise. You won't be met or receive any customer service until you have collected all your bags and dragged them to the furthest check in desk from the arrivals hall. The staff will promise you a nice hotel and the first flight out. What this means is that you will be taken to a 'luxurious' hotel on the outskirts of the airport and given a third world ...
Advantages: A Vibrant City with a Cosmopolitan Atmosphere Disadvantages: A bit hilly for some
boost by the opening of a museum dedicated to the area. The museum situated on Rua Serpa Pinto is architecturally interesting and houses Portuguese art from the late 19th century to the present day. Chiado is also a busy shopping area and a stroll past the shop windows will reveal exquisitely elegant interiors with ornamental plasterwork, paintings and mirrored glass cabinets.
A number of bars and cafes in the vicinity will provide not only welcome refreshment but another glimpse into Lisbon's past. Cervajaria da Trindade is a traditional beer hall housed in an old monastery with some fine 19th century hand painted wall tiles.
The Alfama is the oldest area of Lisbon and one of my favourites for atmosphere and character but there is another area that is nearly as atmospheric and that is the Bairro Alto. This area was planned as ...
as it once was, so I would recommend travellers to go with a group and avoid PoS if possible.
If you do go into PoS, stick with your guide and group, and there are plenty of interesting sights - Queen's Park Savannah, home of the cricket ground, 'Magnificent Seven' (7 beautiful colonial mansions), the Royal Botanical Gardens, Carnival of course if you are there in February (and steel bands playing all year round) and last but not least, shopping. Going to lunch at the Hilton Hotel was a highlight on my first trip to Trindad when I was 5 - I can still remember what I ate, sausages and ice cream (though not together!)
My personal preference for a trip to T&T would be to spend 4 or 5 nights at the Asa Wright then fly on to Tobago (which is very safe) and then you will have the perfect rainforest/beach paradise holiday in one.
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