Grapes & Bites
Chiado, Lisbon
Bar in Lisbon, Portugal
Book with PearlWhy go
Book Grapes & Bites when the group wants a wine-led Lisbon night without committing to a formal restaurant format. Its Star Wine List recognition gives it credibility for wine-focused drinkers, while the central Bairro Alto address makes it useful before or after other plans. Go earlier if conversation matters.
About Grapes & Bites
Grapes & Bites is a Lisbon venue with daily opening hours and confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition. The most reliable way to plan around it is to treat the listing facts narrowly: it is open from mid-afternoon into the late evening, with a smart-casual dress code.
For travelers comparing options, the clearest confirmed distinction is timing. Grapes & Bites opens at 3 PM Monday through Saturday and closes at 12 AM; on Sunday, it opens at 3 PM and closes at 11:30 PM. If you need a broader shortlist, use our full Lisbon restaurants guide for dining context.
Plan around the confirmed basics
The information supports a flexible evening plan rather than a highly prescriptive one. Because the venue is open daily from 3 PM, it can fit a range of Lisbon itineraries, from an afternoon stop to a later visit before closing.
If you are choosing between several kinds of nights out, compare the confirmed basics: hours, dress code, whether the available timing suits your plans. For other Lisbon options, you can also check our full Lisbon bars guide before deciding.
Use the hours as your starting point
Without details on seating, menu format, service style, or noise level, the safest planning advice is to use the published hours rather than assume a specific atmosphere. Monday through Saturday, Grapes & Bites runs from 3 PM to 12 AM; Sunday runs from 3 PM to 11:30 PM.
The dress code is smart casual. For broader trip planning, pair this listing with our full Lisbon hotels guide and other Lisbon planning resources.
For a Lisbon comparison, A Tasca do Chico, Majong, Maria Caxuxa, Mezzanine, Toca da Raposa are other names travelers may weigh against Grapes & Bites depending on the kind of evening they want.
Planning details
- Location
- R. do Norte 85, 1200-284 Lisboa, Portugal
- Website
- grapesandbites.pt
- Phone
- +351 21 405 7634
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Grapes & Bites centers its identity on a simple theatrical move: the cellar walk. The room is organized around that hands-on selection experience, so the architecture and the ritual of choosing a bottle become the evening’s focal point. It operates at the scale of Bairro Alto’s narrower formats—small rooms and flexible menus—so the bar feels immediate and intentionally focused on wine-first hospitality. The contrast between a retail-style cellar and an informal tapas setup gives the place a specialist, slightly old-world character: it reads like a neighbourhood wine room that foregrounds bottles and the pleasure of choosing them.
Best For
This is a venue built around drinking as the main event, so it suits evenings when wine is the reason you’re out. It fits dinner occasions where small plates and bottle service are the focus, and it naturally extends into later hours in Bairro Alto’s nightlife circuit when people drift between spots. The format rewards those who want a wine-centric outing rather than a full formal meal—pairs and sharable bites make the most of the cellar-first approach. It’s especially appealing to visitors who enjoy learning about bottles as part of the night.
Ordering Tips
Treat the cellar walk as part of the service: plan to pick bottles directly from the cave rather than relying on a laminated list. Because the format pairs a wine-selection ritual with tapas-style plates, order several small dishes to share so you can taste different pairings with the bottle you choose. If you want the selection to feel deliberate, take your time in the cellar and compare labels; the format is built so that choosing is itself part of the meal, not an afterthought.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and charming with stone arcades, elegant decor, relaxed family atmosphere enhanced by live music every night.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Singer with Guitar
- Live Music
- Yes
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a more Lisbon-specific atmosphere, choose A Tasca do Chico instead. If cocktails matter more than wine, Toca da Raposa is the cleaner swap.
Bar context
How it compares for a Lisbon night out
Choose Grapes & Bites when wine is the organizing idea and the group needs an easy central meeting point. A Tasca do Chico is the stronger pick for a classic Lisbon music-led night, but it is less useful if the table wants to focus on bottles and conversation. For value, Grapes & Bites works when the group wants to share rather than commit to separate cocktail rounds.
Maria Caxuxa and Majong are better choices when the priority is a bar crawl mood rather than a wine-first sit-down. Grapes & Bites is easier to recommend for mixed groups where some people want a slower evening and others may move on later. Toca da Raposa is the better cross-shop for cocktail drinkers who care more about the drink program than the wine list.
Mezzanine makes more sense when ambiance is the point and the group wants a lounge-style stop. Grapes & Bites is the practical option for wine drinkers who want less ceremony and an easier fit for four or more people.
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Compare Grapes & Bites
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes & Bites | Lisbon | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| A Tasca do Chico | Lisbon | No published awards |
| Maria Caxuxa | Lisbon | No published awards |
| Majong | Lisbon | No published awards |
| Toca da Raposa | Lisbon | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #254 |
| Mezzanine | Lisbon | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Grapes & Bites?
Use the hours to plan: Grapes & Bites opens at 3 PM daily. Monday through Saturday it closes at 12 AM, on Sunday it closes at 11:30 PM.
Is Grapes & Bites open late?
Yes. Grapes & Bites is open Monday through Saturday until 12 AM, Sunday until 11:30 PM.
What is Grapes & Bites known for?
Grapes & Bites has confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition. The dress code is smart casual.
