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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!

R-Founders side event at Web Summit ’24.

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R-Lisbon by R-Founders
Our curated picks & insights
5 Cultural highlights and attractions
5 Cultural highlights and attractions in Lisbon
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
10 Physical and mental health activities in Lisbon
Wellness and self-care practices that enhance your physical and emotional well-being
19 Brunch and specialty-coffee spots
19 Brunch and specialty-coffee spots in Lisbon
Top brunch spots and specialty coffee shops to discuss it
9 Gastronomic experiences
9 Gastronomic experiences in Lisbon
People come here primarily for the food (and only then for everything else)
11 Shopping therapy havens
11 Shopping therapy havens in Lisbon
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
7 Local and craft spirits bars in Lisbon
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
3 Best party spots and events in Lisbon
Bars and clubs that are definitely worth visiting on Friday or Saturday (but not limited to just those days)
6 Workspaces and creative hubs
6 Workspaces and creative hubs in Lisbon
Oases of creative consumption — each one is perfect for spending half a day or an entire night
2 Communities and initiatives
2 Communities and initiatives in Lisbon
Communities that create unique opportunities for connection and leisure

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Bico
Bico is a new wine bar in Lisbon, specializing in Portuguese wines and small plates crafted to complement each glass.
Red Nose
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...
A Tabacaria
"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.
Musa de Marvila
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, ...
Holywine Cascais
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
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...

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Locals and expats in Lisbon
Anthony
Anthony
Local expert and founder of Salute
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Ekaterina Kurasheva
Ekaterina Kurasheva
CEO & Founder R-Founders
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Kirill Gurbanov
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Katia Tatulova
Katia Tatulova
Co-founder of Clea N, Lead of the Lisbon R-Founders
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Katya Turbina
Katya Turbina
Architect
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Pasha
Tech
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