7.2.2 January 2025
Getting Around - Trams: blinked and you missed it.
Tram 28 was briefly restored to its full route earlier this month, after the works at the lower end of Calçada da Estrela were completed. The 25 was cut back from P. Figueira to Cais do Sodré at the same time.
HOWEVER, the works in Calçada da Estrela are starting up again, so from the 15th, the 28 once again turns back at Camões, with the 25 returning to P. Figueira. No timescale for completion (as yet).
FARES INCREASE Carris and other public transport providers have revised fares in operation from January 1. That’s revised, as in increased, although the increases are relatively modest. Details in a PDF table HERE.
Restaurants and bars may also be increasing prices at New Year. Food cost inflation is still working its way through the economy.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos closed for works, including renovation, in mid-December. There is no date for reopening as yet. This means the observation deck at the top of the monument and its lift access is unavailable, as is access to the exhibition spaces.
Craft Beer Bars - everything reopened after Christmas and New Year breaks.
BREW. Chiado is having a Tap Takeover from Bah! Brewery, which is based in Cascais. Four of their beers on tap as at January 14.
DeBru has been revisited: the beer choice was Estrela Damm (on three taps) or their Tropical Pale Ale on just one. That’s not really a choice.
So it’s in the By All Means Visit, But Be Warned category. Sad news; hopefully there will be better news later in the year.
Tram 28 was briefly restored to its full route earlier this month, after the works at the lower end of Calçada da Estrela were completed. The 25 was cut back from P. Figueira to Cais do Sodré at the same time.
HOWEVER, the works in Calçada da Estrela are starting up again, so from the 15th, the 28 once again turns back at Camões, with the 25 returning to P. Figueira. No timescale for completion (as yet).
A new tram in Praça do Comércio
Restaurants and bars may also be increasing prices at New Year. Food cost inflation is still working its way through the economy.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos closed for works, including renovation, in mid-December. There is no date for reopening as yet. This means the observation deck at the top of the monument and its lift access is unavailable, as is access to the exhibition spaces.
Craft Beer Bars - everything reopened after Christmas and New Year breaks.
BREW. Chiado is having a Tap Takeover from Bah! Brewery, which is based in Cascais. Four of their beers on tap as at January 14.
DeBru has been revisited: the beer choice was Estrela Damm (on three taps) or their Tropical Pale Ale on just one. That’s not really a choice.
So it’s in the By All Means Visit, But Be Warned category. Sad news; hopefully there will be better news later in the year.
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