Bar in Lisbon, Portugal

Grapes & Bites

100Pearl Points

Late-Night Wine Stop

About Grapes & Bites

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.

Grapes & Bites is a Lisbon venue with verified 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 verified 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, and 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 planning anchor

Without verified 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, and Toca da Raposa are other names travelers may weigh against Grapes & Bites depending on the kind of evening they want.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best time to go to Grapes & Bites?

Use the verified hours to plan: Grapes & Bites opens at 3 PM daily. Monday through Saturday it closes at 12 AM, and on Sunday it closes at 11:30 PM.

Is Grapes & Bites open late?

Yes. Grapes & Bites is open Monday through Saturday until 12 AM, and Sunday until 11:30 PM.

What is Grapes & Bites known for?

Grapes & Bites has confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition. The verified dress code is smart casual.

Location

R. do Norte 85, 1200-284 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Compare Grapes & Bites

Comparison snapshot

Venue	Best for	Group fit
Grapes & Bites	Wine-led gathering in central Lisbon	Good for four or more when the plan is flexible
A Tasca do Chico	Traditional Lisbon music atmosphere	Better for visitors prioritizing the room over wine choice
Maria Caxuxa	Casual bar energy	Better for a moving night out
Toca da Raposa	Cocktail-focused drinking	Better when the group cares more about mixed drinks

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.

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.