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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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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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Acento Coffee
Acento Coffee
This micro-cafe shop features plenty of bright orange accents and a perfect selection of coffee beans.
Do Beco Santos
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.
Shakar Coffee
Pastry & specialty сoffee near the Parque area. Shakar Coffee is a neighborhood spot with delicious pastries, breakfast, brunch, and specialty coffee.
Liberty
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.
Neighborhood Graça
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 Chiado
The Folks coffee shops in the Chiado neighborhood.
Numa
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
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
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...
Do Beco
Do Beco
Do Beco is a cozy bakery and coffee shop with breakfast, brunch, and specialty coffee.
Lapso
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
Magnolia is a charming Lisbon restaurant inspired by Mediterranean flavors, offering a relaxed yet elegant dining atmosphere.
Alba Bistro
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 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 Alfama
The Folks in the Alfama neighborhood.
CO-OP Layday
CO-OP Layday is a specialty coffee shop with amazing breakfasts and brunches, warm vinyl sounds, and a pleasant atmosphere.
Milkees Cascais
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.

Stories about Lisbon

Architectural digest: EDP Sede II in Lisbon
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Unique project by Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena and his firm Elemental in Lisbon
Sintra without the rush: walks, beaches, and power spots for a one-day recharge
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Sintra is the perfect one-day escape and mini-retreat. Unique route that combines city walk, scenic beach, and park that bring a true sense of freedom and calm to your day.
Salute guide fest in Lisbon
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Discover Lisbon through the Salute Guide Fest poster collection, created in collaboration with the Portuguese brand Levö. The prints reflect key city locations, festivals, and culture, inspiring an unforgettable journey full of new emotions.
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
Kirill Gurbanov
FinTech
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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
Pasha
Tech
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