A Licorista et O Bacalhoeiro

 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!

 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 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.

  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...