The Porto Wine Bars We Can’t Wait to Return To

1. Dubon Chocolate Bar: Port Tastings and Handmade Chocolates

We first noticed this darling chocolate shop and wine bar while on our way to what was about to become one of our favorite restaurants in the city, Coupage 51. It became a spot we’d return to on date nights out or for a Port wine tasting with friends. It’s close to touristy spots but not near enough to feel touristy. If you’re planning a romantic trip to Porto and you like the feel of a cozy little cafe, this spot is a great one to add to your itinerary. 

There’s no need to schedule a tasting. Just pop in and request one, with or without chocolates. We highly recommend getting the chocolates, which are all made in-house. Of their Port wines, the Colheita Port they served was our favorite. A Colheita is a single-vintage tawny Port rather than a blend of grapes from multiple years like other Ports. 

Thanks to its location near Coupage 51 and on the way to other restaurants we enjoyed, we sometimes popped in for a pre-dinner drink and a small box of chocolates to take with us for after dinner. They offer a variety of cocktails, though for cocktails there, we mostly stuck to Port & Tonics. 

Dubon Chocolat

📍 Rua do Comércio do Porto 99, 4050-209 Porto
🕑 Open daily, 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
🔗 Instagram @dubonchocolates

If You Go:
No need to book a tasting—just pop in and ask! They offer Port wine by the glass,  cocktails, wine flights, and Port & chocolate pairings. We recommend getting a box to take with you.

2. Capela Incomum: A Wine Bar in a Former Chapel

To me, Capela Incomum feels like a place Winona Ryder, Madonna, and Rosanna Arquette might share a bottle of wine at. Maybe Christian Slater shows up. It’s a space that makes my young side of Gen X heart feel cool to be in. 

Capela Incomum (Unusual Chapel)is a wine bar where you can enjoy some pastas (small plates), shareable dishes, and dessert with friends. I recommend visiting this spot before or after dinner. 

When Chris and I went, we made a light meal of their dishes and drank port and tonics. He went for a red port and tonic, I went for a white. You can get wine by the bottle or glass, or opt for a tasting as well. 

Prices are reasonable. Capela Incomum feels far away from Porto’s touristy parts, yet it is just an 11-minute walk from Clérigos  Tower – one of Porto’s most visited churches, which offers incredible views. 

Capela Incomum

📍 Travessa do Carregal 77, 4050-167 Porto
🕑 Tuesday–Saturday, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. | Closed Sunday & Monday
🔗 capelaincomum.pt

If You Go:
This bar feels far from the tourist zones. It’s best for a casual, slightly offbeat night out. No reservations needed, but it can get lively on weekends.

3. Bonita Wine Bar: Concept Store Meets Cozy Tasting Room

I have no photos of our time in the Bonita Concept Store (one more reason for us to return). I smiled when I came across it in a journal entry from March 24th, 2024, remembering the wine bar and shop’s charm. You can get a feel for it on Bonita Wine Bar’s Instagram. 

We sat at a small table, drinking Lupucinus Red, a wine by Quinta de Lubazim, recommended by one of the store owners (Mina, I believe). The same Castro family has produced wines at Quinta de Lubazim for 23 generations. Not 23 years. Generations. They’ve been there since the 1300s. 

At another table, a woman from the United States who has lived in Portugal for 40 years sat with a couple of men. She gave us two small jars of pumpkin preserves from her farm up north. They sell her preserves at the store. One of the men she sat with had a white handlebar moustache. He’d lived in China and Korea and declared Portugal paradise. They were so welcoming and such a delight to chat with. The owner kept bringing us more snacks to enjoy with our wine.

You can book a tasting at Bonita Wine Bar. I wish we had known about the place before our last few days in Portugal, but I am so glad that we wandered in and enjoyed what we did. 

Bonita Wine Bar / Bonita Concept Store

📍 Rua de José Falcão 199, 4050-215 Porto
🕑 Monday–Saturday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Closed Sunday
🔗 Instagram @bonitawinebar
🔗 Book a tasting

If You Go:
You can stop in for a glass or book a full tasting experience. The shop also sells wines, handmade goods, and preserves from northern Portugal. Friendly, personal, and perfect for slow afternoons.

4. Wine Tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia: Caves and Cable Cars

There are so many wine cellars (wine caves) in Vila Nova de Gaia, a city situated right across the Douro River from Porto. The two prettiest ways to cross between the two are by boat taxi or walking the pedestrian portion of the Dom Luis I bridge. Once on the Vila Nova de Gaia side, I recommend taking the Gaia Cable Car (Teleférico de Gaia) down to the riverfront. It’s a lovely way to enjoy views of the cities.

In Vila Nova de Gaia, we only had the chance to do a tour and tasting at Cálem. The tour included a Fado music performance, which was beautiful. I do recommend it with one caveat. If you are passionate about music and want to focus on the performance, try this and also attend A Casa do Fado show. When we went, some of the audience at Cálem talked through parts of the show, more interested in their voices and perhaps the wine. Both those onstage and the wine tour guides were great. Sometimes, the problem is the tourists.  

Book your Cálem Wine Cellars Tasting and Fado Show. If your time in Porto is limited, this is an especially good choice since you’ll be able to experience Fado and taste Port all at once. 

When a friend and I visited the wine caves to explore a tasting, we ended up doing one at Cálem. It was a lovely, relaxing experience for the two of us.  

Cálem Wine Cellars (Vila Nova de Gaia)

📍 Avenida de Diogo Leite 344, 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia
🕑 Daily, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
🔗 Book tour + Fado

If You Go:
Tours run daily and include a guided walk-through of the cellars, a Port tasting, and live Fado music. It’s one of the most scenic cellar locations right on the riverfront.

5. Douro Valley Day Trip: Explore Portugal’s Oldest Wine Region

Porto is the perfect city to take a Douro Valley day trip. You’ll get to see the world’s first demarcated wine region and taste a variety of wines. The scenery alone makes it worth it. There’s so much to share about touring the Douro Valley. Read our Douro Valley Day Trip: Wine, Views, and History to learn more about taking a day trip to the Douro Valley. 

A Final Sip

Opportunities to taste wine in Porto are plentiful. Once, a friend and I stopped into Vinte Vinte so I could buy white chocolate for my morning mochas—and ended up sipping a small pour of Ruby Port in a chocolate cup. The shop sits on Rua das Flores, a pedestrian street paved with calçadas that’s been around since the 16th century. The spots mentioned in this post—Vinte Vinte included—quickly won our hearts. When in Porto, slow down. Sip the Port. After dinner. With chocolate. On its own. However you like, whenever you want.

For ideas on where to dine in Porto, read our post Date Night in Porto: 7 Romantic Restaurants for Couples.

Find sweet treats. Read our post Porto’s Sweet Side: Best Pastries, Chocolate Shops, and More.

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