Mercatus da Condessa is a wine bar in Guimaraes Centro, Guimaraes. Rated 4.7 stars from 51 Google reviews. Known for owner-led recommendations that work and proper portuguese wine and cheese done simply. Best for wine tasting and date night.
Rankings updated April 2026
Mercatus da Condessa
Quick Verdict
Locals come back because Paula and Carlos actually care, the wine list is serious, and a €7 glass of Vinho Verde with proper cheese beats anywhere else in town.
Go if you want to drink excellent local wine with someone who knows what they're talking about, and you've got an hour to sit.
About Mercatus da Condessa
Mercatus da Condessa is a small wine bar in the centre of Guimarães where Paula and Carlos pour proper Portuguese wines and pair them with cheese, pâtés, and local delicacies. You're not here for a meal — you're here for a glass of Vinho Verde with a plate of Portuguese cheese and jam, or their house speciality, Ziguinha, which reviewers won't stop talking about. It's cosy and quiet, the kind of place where the owners know what you want before you ask. Paula's recommendations land: she'll steer you toward the right wine and the right cheese without fuss. Most visitors come for an hour, leave with bottles to take home, and plan their next trip back around another visit here. The atmosphere is casual but considered — music's good, the restroom's clean, and you'll feel genuinely welcomed, not like you're being sold to.
What Stands Out
Owner-led recommendations that work
"Owners Paula and Carlos could not be more welcoming and friendly. She recommended the perfect pates, wines, and cheese." Reviewers specifically note Paula steers them right and makes them feel at home.
Proper Portuguese wine and cheese done simply
"The wine and the delicacies are one of a kind. What a delight to eat proper portuguese cheeses with jam and drink high quality vinho verde local wine." Reviewers praise the quality and the pairing, not the complexity.
Cosy, quiet space in the city centre
"Incredibly cute place at the center of guimaraes. The vibe, musics and drinks are really amazing." Listed as casual, cosy, and quiet — a rare combination in a central location.
Practical Information
Contact
Largo Condessa do Juncal n.º 49/51, 4800-150 Guimarães
936 059 396Frequently Asked Questions about Mercatus da Condessa
Cosy and quiet — not loud, not pretentious. You sit, you drink wine, you eat cheese or pâtés. Paula and Carlos run it, and they make you feel at home. Most people stay for an hour or so.
A glass of Vinho Verde (local, €5–7) and the cheese plate — Paula will recommend which cheeses, and they come with jam. Reviewers specifically mention the Ziguinha as the house speciality worth trying.
No online booking. Walk in during opening hours — they're open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–19:00 (19:30 on Saturday). Closed Sundays.
Yes. Reviewers mention picking up bottles to bring home — the shop side of the operation means you can buy what you've drunk.
€5–10 per person for a glass of wine and a plate. A small cheese plate with wine runs about €7–8, and you're done.
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