Casa Urbana Bar is a bar in Guimaraes Centro, Guimaraes. Rated 5 stars from 33 Google reviews. Known for fried snacks that convert sceptics and wine and beer at fair prices. Best for group nights and karaoke. Features a undefined terrace, dog-friendly.
Rankings updated April 2026
Casa Urbana Bar
Quick Verdict
Locals and repeat visitors, not first-timers passing through. The karaoke nights and owner energy turn it into a proper hangout, not just a pit stop.
You want fried snacks and wine that won't empty your wallet, and you're there on a Saturday when karaoke's on.
About Casa Urbana Bar
Casa Urbana Bar sits in a courtyard off Avenida Dom João IV in Guimarães centro, serving fried snacks and drinks to groups, tourists, and solo diners who've discovered it tucked away from the main drag. The menu runs to €5–€10 per item — fried snacks, tapas, and generous combos that stretch to feed 4 people, though they work just as well for picking at one or two dishes. The owners, Júlia and Gabriel, run a tight operation: fresh food, attentive service, and a wine list that doesn't gouge you. Saturday nights bring karaoke, which reviewers describe as the kind of thing that makes you stay longer than you planned. Dogs are welcome on the terrace. It's casual and cosy, the sort of place where Brazilian tourists feel the warmth and locals keep coming back because the snacks are actually good and the staff remembers your name.
What Stands Out
Fried snacks that convert sceptics
One reviewer admitted 'I don't usually like this type of food but it was really good.' Another specifically praised the crispy prawns as 'unmissable.' Multiple reviews cite 'snacks muito saborosos' and generous portions that serve up to 4.
Wine and beer at fair prices
Reviewers call out 'fantastic wine for a great price' and 'bela cerveja' (great beer). The €5–€10 range for mains keeps tabs reasonable even with multiple rounds.
Owners who make you want to stay
Reviewers consistently praise Júlia and Gabriel by name, describing them as 'fun hosts' and 'wonderful owners.' One review says 'You won't want to go home.' The karaoke nights are explicitly tied to their energy and hospitality.
What Customers Say
Um local ótimo para snacks fritos e bela cerveja!
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Practical Information
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Av. Dom João IV 366 J, 4810-533 Guimarães
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☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Casa Urbana Bar
Fried snacks and tapas in the €5–€10 range. Combos are generous enough to feed 4, though they work fine for 1–2 people picking at plates. Crispy prawns are singled out in reviews as unmissable. Fresh ingredients, proper seasoning — reviewers who don't normally eat fried food came away impressed.
Yes, Saturday nights. Reviewers describe it as a proper draw — one calls it 'sensational,' another mentions it as the reason they keep coming back. It's the sort of night that gets rowdy and fun, not background entertainment.
Yes, dogs are allowed, including on the terrace. The space is casual enough that it's not an issue.
No online booking. Walk in or call ahead if you're bringing a large group — reviewers mention the place fills up with groups on weekends, so timing matters.
Reviewers praise it specifically as 'fantastic wine for a great price.' At €5–€10 a glass, it's not marked up. One visitor called out the value explicitly compared to what you'd pay elsewhere.
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