Espiga

Espiga is an art gallery, bar and restaurant in the Cedofeita district of Porto, which also houses a craft shop and a travel bookstore. It sits at Rua Clemente Menéres 65 A and describes itself as a space of imagination, taste and the arts.

What is Espiga?

The venue combines several functions under one roof. You can have a drink, a snack, lunch or dinner, and on weekends a brunch menu is available. Alongside the food and drink side there is a gallery that hosts exhibitions, plus a shop selling handcrafted goods. A bookstore focused on travel literature completes the offer, which suits the character of the place well.

What happens here besides eating and drinking?

Espiga works as a small cultural space. It organizes workshops, exhibition openings, book launches, debates, and conversations about travel. It opened in January 2015 and has since become a well-known address in the neighborhood, covered by local Porto guides, blogs and Time Out.

How to get there and when to visit

The address is Rua Clemente Menéres 65 A, 4050-202 Porto, in Cedofeita, a part of the city known for galleries, small shops and independent venues. Espiga is closed on Mondays. On other days it is open from 12:00 to midnight, and until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Phone: +351 932 337 533 or +351 934 214 308.

Frequently asked questions

Can I eat at Espiga? Yes. It serves snacks, lunches and dinners, and brunch on weekends.

Can I buy souvenirs here? Yes. The venue has a shop with handcrafted products, a good place for an unusual gift from Porto.

Is Espiga open on Mondays? No, it is closed on Mondays.

How late does the bar stay open? Until midnight on regular days, and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Are there events? Yes, including workshops, exhibitions, book launches, debates and travel conversations.

Who is it for? Anyone looking for a calmer alternative to a typical bar: a coffee or drink, art, a travel book and handmade goods in one place.