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Service Convenience

 Local Flavor, Modern Service Body: We're open daily, accept credit cards, and offer free Wi-Fi while you dine. If you're on the move, we also offer quick takeaway service. Enjoy the charm of history with all the convenience you need! Action: Find us easily at R. dos Sapateiros 218.

Historical Opening Hook

 Since 1896: Taste Lisbon's Oldest Traditions Body: For over 129 years, our building has been a vital part of Lisbon's history—first selling liqueurs, then selling codfish, and now serving both legacies on one plate. Experience the genuine, warm atmosphere of a truly timeless house. Action: Share your experience with #ALicoristaHistory

Dessert Invitation

 You Deserve Dessert: Creamy, Portuguese Classics Body: Sweeten your day! From the famously named Baba de Camelo (caramel mousse) to our classic Arroz Doce (rice pudding), our desserts are the perfect way to finish a traditional Portuguese meal. Action: Save room for sobremesa !

Vegetarian/Dietary Inclusion

 Something for Everyone: Vegetarian Options Available Body: We believe everyone should enjoy authentic Portuguese hospitality! While we are famous for cod, our menu includes several delicious vegetarian dishes made with fresh local ingredients. Just ask your server for today's options. Action: Speak with a staff member about your dietary needs.

Reservation Encouragement

 Dining Tonight? Don't Miss Out! Body: As a local favorite in the heart of Baixa, we fill up fast, especially for dinner. We strongly recommend making a reservation to ensure you get a table to enjoy our historic atmosphere and fresh cuisine. Action: Call us now to book your table: +351 21 343 1415

Alternative Dish Highlight (Pork)

 Not Just Fish: Try Our Black Pork! Body: Need a break from the sea? Our Secretos de Porco Preto Grelhados (Grilled Black Pork Strips) are a delicious, savory revelation. Richly flavored, perfectly grilled, and served with traditional sides. A true Portuguese secret! Action: Find the 'Carnes' (Meat) section on your menu.

Lunch Special Announcement

 Your Authentic Baixa Lunch is Ready! Body: Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy our delicious Prato do Dia (Dish of the Day). Authentic, quick, and satisfying Portuguese cooking at an honest price. Why eat tourist food when you can eat Lisbon food ? Action: Visit us for lunch between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

The Pessoa Connection

 Sit Where the Poet Sat Body: Portuguese literary giant Fernando Pessoa was a daily regular here in the 1920s. Stop by the counter and see the iconic tile panel recreating his famous photograph. You’re dining in a literary monument! Action: Snap a photo with the Pessoa panel!

The Liqueur Legacy (Ginjinha)

 A Toast to History: Your Ginjinha Awaits Body: We started as A Licorista , a liqueur house founded in 1896. Keep the tradition alive! Finish your meal the authentic Lisbon way with a sweet, cherry-flavored shot of Ginjinha . A perfect end to any feast. Action: Order your post-dinner Ginjinha at the bar!

The Dish Highlight (Bacalhau à Lagareiro)

 The Dish That Built Our Name: Bacalhau à Lagareiro Body: If you only have one codfish dish in Lisbon, make it this one! Tender, roasted cod drizzled with the finest olive oil, served with our signature batatas a murro (smashed potatoes). It's the taste of Portugal, perfected by O Bacalhoeiro . Action: Ask your server for today's best wine pairing.

A Licorista et O Bacalhoeiro

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  In the heart of Lisbon's Baixa district, on the historic Rua dos Sapateiros, lies a culinary institution that is as rich in history as it is in flavor: A Licorista O Bacalhoeiro . This celebrated restaurant offers a genuine taste of traditional Portuguese cuisine, with a special focus on the country's beloved codfish, or  bacalhau . The name itself tells a story of two historic establishments that merged into one. "A Licorista" translates to "the liqueur maker," a nod to the space's origin in 1896 as a company producing liqueurs from national fruits.  By the 1920s, the location, then known as "Companhia Portugueza de Licores," had become a favored spot for one of Portugal's most renowned literary figures, the poet Fernando Pessoa.  It is said that one of the few existing photographs of Pessoa was taken within these walls as he enjoyed a glass of liqueur or ginjinha.  Today, a tile panel recreating this iconic image graces the restauran...