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Insider’s Guide to Lisbon for Web Summit Attendees by R-Founders

Welcome to Lisbon! Web Summit is the perfect opportunity not only to grow your startup but also to explore one of Europe’s most dynamic tech hubs. R-Founders has prepared an insider’s guide to help you make the most of your time here. Plus, we’re thrilled to invite you to the exclusive R-Founders Russian-language side event at Web Summit ’24, hosted at the prestigious venue, MAAT.

With this Lisbon guide, we invite you to explore the city’s hidden gems, unique dining, cultural insights, and local activities—all curated for ambitious startup leaders like you. Dive in and make the most of your Web Summit experience with R-Founders as your local compass!

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R-Lisbon by R-Founders
Our curated picks & insights
5 Cultural highlights and attractions
Art is more than just museums and famous landmarks. We bring you cultural insights and spots worth your attention. We don’t limit ourselves to “must-see” and the biggest museums on the main streets, so we also recommend those that most guides and travel books overlook. Here, you’ll find both classic works and contemporary art that truly resonates. It doesn’t matter what inspires you—avant-garde exhibitions or quiet galleries—w
10 Physical and mental health activities
Wellness and self-care practices that enhance your physical and emotional well-being
19 Brunch and specialty-coffee spots
Top brunch spots and specialty coffee shops to discuss it
9 Gastronomic experiences
People come here primarily for the food (and only then for everything else)
11 Shopping therapy havens
This list is more than just shops – it’s a collection of spaces where you can discover local designers and brands
7 Local and craft spirits bars
There are hundreds of bars in the city, but only a few elevate the consumption of alcohol to the level of art
3 Best party spots and events
Bars and clubs that are definitely worth visiting on Friday or Saturday (but not limited to just those days)
6 Workspaces and creative hubs
Oases of creative consumption — each one is perfect for spending half a day or an entire night
2 Communities and initiatives
Communities that create unique opportunities for connection and leisure

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The MAD project is a cultural platform designed to challenge stereotypes about museums, cultural centers, and traditional galleries (“white cube”), focusing on contemporary art created by young artists.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is a significant cultural institution that attracts many art enthusiasts. The museum is renowned for its impressive collection of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, rare manuscripts, and decorative art objects.
Acento Coffee
This micro-cafe shop features plenty of bright orange accents and a perfect selection of coffee beans.
Do Beco Santos is a charming Lisbon café tucked away in the historic Santos district, offering a cozy atmosphere and Portuguese-inspired menu. Known for its intimate vibe and delicious coffee, it’s a perfect spot for a quiet break or a casual meal.
Pastry & specialty сoffee near the Parque area. Shakar Coffee is a neighborhood spot with delicious pastries, breakfast, brunch, and specialty coffee.
A café that serves specialty coffee, natural wines, and great music. The menu includes rice porridge, roast beef Benedict, raspberry pancakes, French omelette, and blackberry syrniki.
A new spot from the Neighborhood team in Lisbon’s Graça district, offering classic brunch options, smash burgers, and their famous banana bread
The Folks Chiado
The Folks coffee shops in the Chiado neighborhood.
Numa is a popular café in Lisbon, known for its minimalistic decor and excellent specialty coffee. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and simple, delicious meals, it’s a favorite among locals looking for a relaxed and modern coffee spot.
Manifest is a brunch restaurant with a perfect reputation and a long wait for a table. This is a brunch lover's paradise.
Unity Coffee Roasters
Unity Coffee Roasters offers a menu with extensive sections like "Sweet Breakfasts," "Savory Breakfasts," "Main Dishes," "Wine by the Glass," and "Wine by the Bottle." This place is a lively space for...
The restaurant focuses on local products like cheeses and meats, inspired mainly by seasonal ingredients. The natural wine list features new-wave Portuguese wines as well as selections from Italy, France, Spain.
Cosmo
The Refood commitment, a cosmopolitan atmosphere with candle lighting, open-flame kitchen, polite and witty staff, and dishes with strong Mediterranean inspiration set it apart.
Comida Independente. A small deli, wine shop, wine bar, and restaurant offering food and drinks at reasonable prices.
True South Asian Market. A South Asian market in Lisbon's most cosmopolitan area, Martim Moniz. On the ground floor, there's a supermarket with a variety of products. But if you don't feel like cookin...
Bico is a new wine bar in Lisbon, specializing in Portuguese wines and small plates crafted to complement each glass.
Red Nose is a nice wine bar in the Campo de Ourique area. This spot is part of our "Wine Enthusiasts" route, highlighting our favorite wine places in different parts of the city. The bar boasts a larg...
"Our little bar" – that's what we call this tiny spot in the Cais do Sodré area, perfect for a few glasses as part of a bar-hopping evening. Pair it with a pizza from across the street for an ideal match.
The concept of laundromats combined with wine shops or bars isn't common in Lisbon yet, but we have an interesting example to share with you.
Boavista Social Club
Boavista Social Club is number three in the daytime bar-restaurant and nightclub category. By day, a bar-restaurant with great food; by night, a techno, funk, or house disco for adults. It's a popular...
Lisa
"LISA," the sister venue of VAGO, is dedicated to live music and discerning partygoers. Whether you're looking to meditate or dance, "Lisa" offers musical freedom without imposed formats or aesthetic norms.
8 Marvila
Marvila 8 is a multicultural space in Lisbon that is increasingly complete, incorporating all formats from gastronomy to sports. Today, Marvila 8 includes: Luísa Pereira da Fonseca Art Gallery; Napo R...
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Impact Hub Cowork
In Lisbon since 2016, Impact Hub has supported the start, growth and scaling of 700+ entrepreneurs, delivered 20+ innovation programs, provided a collaborative coworking space for 1000+ members, and b...
The Municipal Library of St. Lazarus, opened in 1883, is one of Lisbon’s most beautiful and historic libraries. The main hall is intimate, yet grand, featuring a stunning neoclassical design with two-...
Mustique Santos
A Lisbon-based brand that blends bold and elegant styles, vibrant and free, while being comfortable and suitable for both day and night wear.
Embaixada
Embaixada Shopping Gallery is a well-known spot in Príncipe Real. Beyond offering a curated selection of local brands, this location immerses visitors in one of the most authentic spaces in Lisbon. Ho...
Under the Cover
A contemporary bookstore in the Campo Pequeno area, featuring a carefully curated selection of independent magazines, books, and art. The magazines available cover a wide range of topics, from art, fa...
Clube de Padel
Clube de Padel may be familiar to many due to its location by the river, right under the noisy bridge that you forget about after about two minutes of playing. The special charm of this location is re...
Alfama Hiking
Exploring Lisbon’s Alfama district on foot is an incredible journey into the city’s history, culture, and charm. Known for its maze-like alleys, historic architecture, and vibrant street life, Alfama ...
Costa da Caparica
Costa da Caparica, a long stretch of beach just south of Lisbon, is popular for its easygoing waves and various surf spots suitable for all levels. This area features numerous surf schools, restaurant...
Cascais is a coastal resort town west of Lisbon, Portugal, known for its sandy beaches and lively harbor. In the Old Town, you’ll find the medieval Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort, as well as the Citadel Palace, once a retreat for royalty.
Bao Bao is a warm exotic cosy Thai massage house in the center of Lisbon. it's a great place where you can relax and recover your tired body and mind.
Maat
MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology. Ideal for enthusiasts, families, and the curious, this museum offers a unique blend of art, architecture, and technology.
Galeria Foco
Galeria Foco in Intendente promotes international and Portuguese artists through exhibitions, performances, and discussions. Founded by Benjamin Gontie, it’s housed in a renovated car showroom.
Gulbenkian Garden
A visit to the Gulbenkian Garden is always a great choice, though it is a bit too obvious for new locals (regular garden in Lisbon) — for us, it is an extra reason to think about alternative green promenades and gardens in the city.
Do Beco
Do Beco is a cozy bakery and coffee shop with breakfast, brunch, and specialty coffee.
Lapso is a super-simple coffee shop in the Intendente area. It offers a few fresh pastries and basic specialty coffee made with beans from Denmark. Perfect for locals who enjoy light but elegant breakfasts.
Magnolia is a charming Lisbon restaurant inspired by Mediterranean flavors, offering a relaxed yet elegant dining atmosphere.
A fresh perspective on familiar things in a new space from the Liberty team. A new spot on Largo do Rato with a unique menu of breakfasts, coffee cocktails and the first real matcha bar.
The Folks Santos
The Folks Lisbon Santos is part of a fast-growing small business in Lisbon, expanding both the boundaries of coffee culture and its presence in the city. Known for great coffee, amazing breakfasts, friendliness, and their famous cheesecakes.
The Folks in the Alfama neighborhood.
CO-OP Layday is a specialty coffee shop with amazing breakfasts and brunches, warm vinyl sounds, and a pleasant atmosphere.
Milkees Lisbon's second venue in Cascais is known for its signature coffee and homemade pastries, including the "best cookies in Lisbon," as well as breakfast, light lunches, and weekend brunches.
Prado is a contemporary Lisbon restaurant with a farm-to-table approach, highlighting seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. Known for its minimalist decor and creative dishes.
Oyster and Margarita
A favorite among local hedonists and more. As for the menu: oysters, seafood, cocktails, wine, and more wine.
In the Black Pavilion, located in the former wine cellar of Torel Palace Lisboa, impromptu theatrical dinners are held for 12-14 guests where chefs constantly interact with guests.
O Português Chiado is a classic Lisbon restaurant located in the Chiado district, celebrating traditional Portuguese flavors with a refined touch.
Lupita
Lupita is a place with pizza made from only local products and is all about natural ingredients. They play Boy George and Tears for Fears, serve natural wines, and offer just one dessert.
The second location by the owners of Holywine, this small and authentic wine bar in central Cascais offers a great selection of natural wines under the same name. Included in our "Wine Enthusiasts" ro...
Black Sheep Lisboa
The ideal wine bar in the Príncipe Real area from our "Wine Enthusiasts" route, which we created to highlight our favorite wine spots across the city. The bar offers a unique selection of Portuguese w...
Loja são
Great shop with a wide selection of healthy and organic products with a delicious restaurant next door.
Vago
VAGO Bar is perfect for those tired of underground club spaces, seeking an aesthetic, sensory, and acoustic experience. The combination of dark wood and warm lighting creates an impressive atmosphere....
Musa MARVILA is a unique space that combines a factory, bar, concert hall, and snack bar, creating an atmosphere where different concepts blend and come to life. With open taps, connected amplifiers, ...
Websummit
Web Summit is one of the world’s largest technology conferences, founded in Dublin in 2009. Starting as a small 150-person event, it has since grown into a global tech phenomenon, attracting over a mi...
Facultét School
Facultet is an innovative educational institution in Lisbon that focuses on professional adult education, offering courses designed to meet the current demands of the job market. It provides a support...
A neighborhood library with beautiful interiors and a decent co-working space.
The second Parlamento store in Lisbon brings together iconic brands, from niche labels to familiar names like Levi's Vintage, Carhartt, Stussy, and Visvim. The footwear section offers a solid base and...
Prothabitau
Prothabitau creates unique styles that blend elements of both men’s and women’s wardrobes, challenging traditional stereotypes.
Founded in Portugal, this footwear brand operates from family-run factories with a long history spanning several generations. The team is dedicated to producing premium shoes at fair prices, and they ...
Levo Design
A Portuguese brand of posters and home accessories without a physical store, but definitely worth checking out.
8 Marvila Sports Branch, with an independent entrance on Rua do Açúcar, features 8 padel courts, Lisbon's first indoor pickleball court, changing rooms, and a relaxation area. Its perfect location clo...
Cresmina Dunes Walkway
Passadiços da Duna da Cresmina – Guincho (Cascais) – one of the most scenic wooden walkways, approximately 2.5 kilometers long, allows you to experience the beauty and biodiversity of Duna da Cresmina...
Praia do Guincho
Praia do Guincho, just northwest of Lisbon, is a stunning and exposed beach known for its consistent, powerful waves and strong winds, ideal for surfing and kitesurfing. With dramatic scenery and ampl...
Carcavelos
Praia de Carcavelos, located just 20 km from Lisbon, is one of Portugal’s premier surf spots, known for its powerful, barreling waves. This 1.5 km beach offers both lefts and rights across various pea...
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