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23/06/2026
Team tasting complete, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Last week, our chefs gathered around the table to taste Maronesa beef ahead of our Maronesa Supper Club. Raised in the mountains of Trás-os-Montes, Maronesa is one of Portugal’s most distinctive native cattle breeds, prized for its exceptional flavour, beautiful marbling and deep connection to the landscape it comes from.
During a recent journey through Northern Portugal, founder Max and Executive Chef Neuza met João and André of Carnes Irmãos Unidos, whose work with local farmers helps preserve this remarkable breed and the traditions behind it. After tasting the beef at source, we knew we wanted to bring that experience to London.
On Wednesday 8th July, we’ll be serving a five-course sharing menu celebrating Maronesa beef, culminating in a ribeye on the bone from the Carnes Irmãos Unidos Selection Range, sourced from carefully aged cattle and imported exclusively for the evening.
A rare opportunity to experience one of Portugal’s finest native breeds in an intimate setting, with only a limited number of seats remaining.
📍 Bar Douro London Bridge
📅 Wednesday 8th July
💷 £95 per person
🔗 Book via the link in bio
18/06/2026
Your Thursday night plans, sorted 🍒
Our Ginjinha Spritz combines Botica Ginjinha, WB&CO Spirit of the Forest and Folias de Baco Uivo Pét-Nat Branco, finished with an Amarena cherry.
Fruity, fresh and best enjoyed with petiscos, good company and a table at Bar Douro.
16/06/2026
June in Portugal belongs to the saints 🎉🇵🇹
Santo António on the 13th. São João on the 24th. São Pedro on the 29th.
Three saints, three cities, one month of joyful street celebrations.
In Lisbon, neighbours grill sardines outside their homes. In Porto, strangers tap each other on the head with plastic hammers and nobody thinks twice about it.
This Father’s Day, bring Dad along and celebrate like the Portuguese.
We’re bringing the spirit of the Santos Populares to Bar Douro London Bridge every Sunday throughout June, with grilled sardines, Portuguese wine, live music and plenty of festive cheer.
Book your table now and read more in this week’s article via the link in bio.
14/06/2026
Join us at Bar Douro London Bridge for a one-night-only supper club celebrating Maronesa, one of Portugal’s most prized native cattle breeds from Trás-os-Montes.
In partnership with Carnes Irmãos Unidos, we’ll be serving a five-course sharing menu showcasing exceptional Maronesa beef, including a prime steak centrepiece imported especially for this event.
Inspired by our recent travels through Northern Portugal, this dinner is a celebration of regional food culture, craftsmanship and outstanding produce.
📍 Bar Douro London Bridge
📅 Tuesday 8 July
⏰ From 6pm
💷 £95pp
Limited seats available. Book now via the link in bio.
13/06/2026
Summer parties and gatherings at Bar Douro ☀️
Our outdoor space and upstairs mezzanine at Bar Douro London Bridge are perfect for team get togethers whether it’s your annual summer party, a big team lunch in the sun or those “we really need to catch up” moments that turn into all evening affairs.
Expect flowing vinho, plates of delicious petiscos and a lively, laid-back atmosphere that feels like a little slice of Portugal in the city.
Get in touch via our link in bio and let’s us host your summer celebrations!
11/06/2026
Cavala em Escabeche 🐟🌿
A classic Algarvian petisco, Cavala em Escabeche celebrates one of Portugal’s oldest culinary traditions. Introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish period, escabeche evolved from a practical method of preserving fish and meat in vinegar, spices and aromatics into a celebrated expression of Portuguese flavour.
British mackerel is lightly cured, charred over the flame and marinated overnight with red onion, carrot, fennel, bay and vinegar. The result is rich yet delicate, with bright acidity balancing the fish’s natural oiliness.
Finished with fresh pea shoots and dill oil, it’s a dish that captures the spirit of Portugal’s coast, where simple ingredients, time-honoured techniques and bold flavours come together at the table. 🇵🇹🌊
07/06/2026
In the mountains of Trás-os-Montes, preserving a native breed means protecting a landscape, a tradition and generations of knowledge.
For André, João and the team at Carnes Irmãos Unidos, Maronesa is more than exceptional beef. It is one of Portugal’s great native breeds, raised with patience and care in the Serra do Alvão, where family farming and respect for the land remain at the heart of daily life.
Join us on Wednesday 8 July for our Native Breed Series: Maronesa with Carnes Irmãos Unidos, a five-course supper club at Bar Douro London Bridge celebrating the producers, landscapes and traditions behind one of Portugal’s most distinctive breeds.
Book now via the link in bio.
04/06/2026
Summer has arrived at Bar Douro ☀️🍅
Built around the best of the season, Exec chef Neuza has curated this years menu with the ingredients we’re most excited to cook with right now: sweet heritage tomatoes, fresh garden peas, tenderstem broccoli, seared yellowfin tuna and plenty of summery flavours.
Highlights from the menu include heritage tomatoes with white port vinaigrette, ervilhas estufadas with chouriço and egg, grilled pork espetadas, seared yellowfin tuna with molho Vilão, and pineapple cake with rum and caramel for dessert.
Available now at Bar Douro London Bridge and City.
Book via the link in bio.
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1 Finsbury Avenue
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EC2M 2PF
To reach the Portuguese restaurant at Finsbury Avenue in London, you can take public transport by getting off at Liverpool Street Station and then walking for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you could take the Tube to Moorgate Station and walk for 5 minutes from there.
If you prefer driving and have a car, head to the A10 road towards Norton Folgate and turn into Primrose Street. Turn left onto Worship Street until you reach Appold Street, then continue straight to Finsbury Square. Finally, turn left onto Sun Street Passage, and drive until you arrive at your destination. There are also several parking options near the area which include metered parking spaces along the street or nearby car parks such as The Broadgate Circle or Spitalfields Car Park.
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Bar Douro is a Portuguese restaurant located in Finsbury Avenue, London that offers an exceptional dining experience. Portuguese cuisine is known for its simplicity and use of fresh ingredients, and Bar Douro perfectly captures this essence. One of their standout dishes is the "Bife de cebolada & tutano," which combines tender beef and caramelized onions with rich marrow to create a unique and delicious flavor. The restaurant also boasts an impressive wine list full of authentic wines from every corner of Portugal, curated by passionate winemakers. In addition to the food, Bar Douro's warm hospitality and al fresco dining spot make it the perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. The talented Junior Sous Chef, Paulo, hails from Porto and brings his passion for traditional dishes like "Gambas à guilho" to the table. Overall, Bar Douro is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the best of Portuguese cuisine in London.
