6.2.15 Duque Brewpub
Calçada do Duque 51
Location HERE
Yebbut all those steps? DON’T. If you’re approaching from the Baixa or Rossio, try using the escalators at Estação do Rossio, then up the Calçada do Carmo, round the north side of the Largo do Carmo, and finally Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo. That brings you out just below the pub, with not so many steps, and outside tables, to negotiate.
Alternatively use the Glória funicular (queue permitting), left at the top and walk down Rua Misericórdia, then across Largo Trindade Coelho.
It’s not just the steps on the Calçada do Duque, but the maddening proliferation of eateries that spread out on to them, making it an obstacle course. Sure, the Duque Brewpub has tables outside, but they’re positively modest compared to the worst offenders. Annoying.
But back at the pub … grab an outside table if you can (and the weather is OK), but remember that there is no waiter service. You must order at the bar, and that is where you collect your beer. Food gets brought out to you (the menu is snack-size fayre). THIS OUTLET IS CASHLESS. Card only.
Then sit back, relax, and maybe do a little people watching. See all those brave souls who walked up all those flights of steps without losing it with the pushy waiters outside the eateries whose tables block their way.
They do a cracking IPA, a decent Pilsner, a good APA, a Double IPA, and a rather good White Stout. Mind your footing when taking full glasses from the bar out to your table.
Location HERE
Yebbut all those steps? DON’T. If you’re approaching from the Baixa or Rossio, try using the escalators at Estação do Rossio, then up the Calçada do Carmo, round the north side of the Largo do Carmo, and finally Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo. That brings you out just below the pub, with not so many steps, and outside tables, to negotiate.
Alternatively use the Glória funicular (queue permitting), left at the top and walk down Rua Misericórdia, then across Largo Trindade Coelho.
It’s not just the steps on the Calçada do Duque, but the maddening proliferation of eateries that spread out on to them, making it an obstacle course. Sure, the Duque Brewpub has tables outside, but they’re positively modest compared to the worst offenders. Annoying.
But back at the pub … grab an outside table if you can (and the weather is OK), but remember that there is no waiter service. You must order at the bar, and that is where you collect your beer. Food gets brought out to you (the menu is snack-size fayre). THIS OUTLET IS CASHLESS. Card only.
Then sit back, relax, and maybe do a little people watching. See all those brave souls who walked up all those flights of steps without losing it with the pushy waiters outside the eateries whose tables block their way.
They do a cracking IPA, a decent Pilsner, a good APA, a Double IPA, and a rather good White Stout. Mind your footing when taking full glasses from the bar out to your table.
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