Praia da Luz · Algarve
Eat & Drink
Local knowledge
Where we actually eat and drink
Anyone can hand you a tourist guide. These are the places we genuinely rate: the personal favourites of the villa’s owner and our team on the ground, in Luz, Burgau, Lagos and the villages around them. Every recommendation here is somewhere we eat and drink ourselves.
A 15-minute stroll from the villa
Praia da Luz
Alloro
Geoff’s pickItalian restaurant on the outskirts of Luz. Superb food and great value.
Beach Cafe Bistro
Mark’s pickMy favourite place to go for brunch. Watch the world go by, fantastic food, reasonable prices and it’s right on the beach. What’s not to like?
Bosman’s The Dolphin
Geoff’s pickUpmarket South African restaurant, family-run and a Luz favourite for decades.
Kelly’s Sports Bar
Mark’s pickGreat vibe, nice food and the best place in town to watch sport. Friendly team and regulars.
Latitude Wine & Tapas
Geoff’s pickGreat tapas and Portuguese wines in a relaxed spot, 50 metres from the beach.
Ollie’s Bar
Mark’s pickReally chill bar, friendly staff and a good bunch of regulars.
Saffron Indian Restaurant
Mark’s pickThe tastiest dishes, friendly service and a wonderful atmosphere. Love this place!
Urban
Geoff’s pickBrazilian-owned with great food from the grill, and super value too.
10 minutes by car
Burgau
Hugo’s Bar
Mark’s pickNice bar with some lovely views, and a nice place to sit back and relax with an ice cold Aperol Spritz.
Miam
Mark’s pickFantastic restaurant, superb food, friendly team and amazing views over the bay. My daughter’s favourite place in the Algarve!
Nova Beach Club
Mark’s pickCool bar, nice food and you can sit inside in the lovely air-conditioned restaurant or outside by the pool. Great value for money.
Pinga’s Bar & Tapas
Mark’s pickThis place comes alive in the evening. Cosy, friendly and a well-loved bar in the village.
Sul
Mark’s pickMy favourite breakfast spot in Burgau. Small but cosy, with lovely views and a really simple menu that is tasty and delicious. Service with a smile.
8 minutes by car
Lagos
Adega da Marina
Geoff’s pickTraditional fish restaurant near the marina, known for its fresh grilled fish and seafood.
Avenida
Mark’s pickFine dining or à la carte, this place has it all. The food is so good, and the cocktails are amazing. Give it a try.
Lagos Beer & Co
Mark’s pickMy favourite bar in Lagos by a mile! Craft beer, live music, sport and friendly staff. You have to go here, but good luck getting a seat!
McCabe’s Bar
Mark’s pickIrish bar in the heart of Lagos. A great pint of Guinness, live music and a lovely atmosphere.
Skybar
Mark’s pickA nice spot to see the old town of Lagos from a rooftop. Great drinks, cool music and friendly staff.
Waterfront Bar & Bistro
Mark’s pickRight on the marina, a great spot for brunch or dinner. Friendly service, air-con and a top spot to watch the world go by.