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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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Comida Independente
Comida Independente. A small deli, wine shop, wine bar, and restaurant offering food and drinks at reasonable prices.
Loja são
Loja são
Great shop with a wide selection of healthy and organic products with a delicious restaurant next door.
Parlamento Norte
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
Prothabitau creates unique styles that blend elements of both men’s and women’s wardrobes, challenging traditional stereotypes.
JAK Shoes
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
Levo Design
A Portuguese brand of posters and home accessories without a physical store, but definitely worth checking out.
Laundry & Wine Shop and Bar
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.
8 Marvila
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...
Mustique Santos
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
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
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...

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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
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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