Taberna do Zé is a bar in Boavista, Porto. Rated 4.6 stars from 107 Google reviews. Known for owner-driven hospitality and solid wine and beer selection. Best for late-night drinks and groups. Price range: €.
Rankings updated April 2026
Taberna do Zé
Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals return because the owners actually care about what they're pouring, the prices don't insult you, and it stays open when everywhere else has closed.
Go if you're after a proper drink in a place with personality, late enough that you need somewhere still serving at midnight, and you've got cash in your pocket.
About Taberna do Zé
Taberna do Zé is a late-night bar on Avenida da Boavista owned by the Lobo brothers, Nuno and Luís — music lovers who've built something worth crossing Porto for. It's cash-only, open from 10pm through dawn, with a wine list and beer selection that punches above its weight for the price range (€5–€10). The space works as both a proper sit-down bar and a standing room for groups, with a terrace outside. You'll find whiskeys on the shelf, cocktails if you're not fussy about variety, and enough character that UK visitors have already planned return trips. Sport on the screens, bar games, and a crowd that shifts from locals to night-shift workers to tourists who've stumbled onto something real. The Lobo brothers' taste in music sets the tone — it's the kind of place where the soundtrack matters.
What Stands Out
Owner-driven hospitality
Reviews describe the Lobo brothers as 'wonderful' and 'music loving', with one visitor saying 'it's worth a trip to Porto just to visit this bar' — the owners' personality is the draw, not just the drinks.
Solid wine and beer selection
Google attributes list 'Boa lista de vinhos' and 'Boa seleção de cervejas', confirmed by a reviewer who noted whiskeys available alongside cocktails, all in the €5–€10 range.
Open all night, every night
One reviewer specifically praised it for being 'open the whole night', with hours running from 10pm Saturday–Sunday through 6am weekdays — the only venue open when you need it.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
5,, Av. da Boavista 1430, 4100-114 Porto
914 412 233Frequently Asked Questions about Taberna do Zé
Tuesday–Friday and Sunday it's open from 10pm to 6am. Saturday it runs midnight to 10am. Closed Mondays. Cash only.
The venue accepts reservations, but there's no online booking system — call ahead or arrive without. Groups are welcome.
Wine list, beer selection, whiskeys, and cocktails (though one reviewer noted the cocktail menu isn't extensive). Everything stays in the €5–€10 range.
It's listed as a bar with table service and counter seating, but no menu is available online — ask what they've got when you arrive.
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