Bar · Porto and the Douro
Prova, wine bar on Rua Ferreira Borges
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- Price
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- Where
- Porto
A sommelier behind the bar
Prova is on Rua Ferreira Borges, the street that runs down from the Palácio da Bolsa towards the Ribeira, in a stone-walled space. It is run by the sommelier Diogo Amado, and the house revolves around him: there is no enormous menu to read, but someone who asks what you like and serves what he thinks you will enjoy. It is the most direct way to get to know Portuguese wines from producers that do not appear in the airport shops.
What there is
Wine, with a selection the house publishes as suggestions, and accompaniments to go with it: cheeses, cured meats and the odd cold dish, also on a separate menu. It organises tastings, wine and food pairings and private tastings, and some nights there is jazz. The website does not publish prices.
Opening hours
It is open from 17:00 to 1:00. Its website does not say which day it closes: call 916 499 121 or write to [email protected] before counting on it, especially early in the week.
How it fits into the evening
It is the natural second stop after the Wine Quay Bar, five minutes' walk away, and another ten from Cantinho do Avillez for dinner. The whole evening is done on foot through the historic centre.
What to order: let the sommelier suggest two or three glasses from small producers, with a cheese board
Practical details
- Phone
- +351 916 499 121
- [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Cuisine
- wines, cheeses, cured meats
Tips
- Talk to the sommelier Prova works best if you say what you like and let yourself be advised.
- Confirm the day The website gives the hours, but not the rest day.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Prova open?
At 17:00, and it closes at 1:00.
Can you eat at Prova?
There are cheeses, cured meats and accompaniments for the wine; for dinner, a restaurant nearby is better.
Do they do tastings?
Yes: tastings, pairings and private tastings, which are requested by phone or email.
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