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10/09/2026
Feliz Dia Nacional do Vinho do Porto 🇵🇹
Port has always been part of the story at Bar Douro, not least through our founder Max Graham’s family connection to the Douro and Churchill's, founded by his father, Johnny Graham, in 1981.
Growing up with the Douro as part of family life, its w**es, people and traditions have naturally shaped Max’s connection to Portugal and the story of Bar Douro.
Celebrate with us today, ask your server and enjoy a glass of Port on us.
Saúde! 🍷
Terms & Conditions apply. 1 glass of house port per person on Thursday 10th September only, over 18’s only. Subject to availability, offer maybe rescinded at any time.
08/09/2026
We’re incredibly proud to share that Bar Douro has been recognised as one of CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work 2026.
Bar Douro has always been about the people behind it, so this is a particularly special one for us, and a huge credit to our brilliant team across London Bridge and City.
And with Bar Douro Soho opening this November, our team is growing.
We’re currently recruiting for a number of roles at our new Greek Street restaurant. If you’d like to be part of the next chapter of Bar Douro, find out more and apply via our website 🇵🇹
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06/09/2026
Ervilhas estufadas, chouriço e ovo 🌿
A dish rooted in Portugal’s country kitchens: peas stewed with tomato, chouriço and white w**e, topped with a panko-crusted soft-boiled egg and smoky papada de porco.
Rich, comforting, and best with plenty of bread. Catch it while it’s on the menu 🇵🇹
05/09/2026
On the specials board, by the glass, this week and next 🍷
Five bottles from across Portugal: the sun-soaked Algarve, talha-aged Alentejo, Atlantic-cooled Lisboa and the high-altitude Douro.
This week:
Monte da Casteleja Curtimenta, Algarve - Guilhaumme Leroux’s waxy skin contact white, with grapefruit and honey on the nose; fresh and mineral.
Monte da Casteleja Palhete, Algarve - bright forest fruits, lifted florals, fresh acidity and a savoury edge.
Next week:
Folias de Baco ‘Uivo Curtido’, Douro - a skin-contact Moscatel Galego, aromatic with rose petals, lichees and tangerine, plenty of texture.
Vitor Claro ‘Caparide’, Lisboa - 100% Castelão, light and fresh, served chilled, with redcurrant fruit and lively acidity.
Bojador Vinho de Talha - made in talha, the clay vessels used in Alentejo w**emaking for centuries.
Which are you trying first? 🇵🇹
29/08/2026
Petiscos. The Portuguese answer to small plates, but so much more than that. Designed for sharing over a glass of w**e, a cold b**r or a leisurely lunch, petiscos are the dishes that bring people together. They’re not starters and they’re certainly not tapas. They have a culture and identity all of their own.
Order one, or order them all. The best way to enjoy petiscos is to share them around the table, just as they do across Portugal 🇵🇹
21/08/2026
Friday calls for a Negroni. Just not your usual one...🇵🇹
Our Baga Negroni features Quinta das Bágeiras Aguardente Bagaceira, Antica Formula, Campari & lemon. A Portuguese twist on a classic. Saúde! 🍊
19/08/2026
In Portugal, sardines are never just sardines 🐟
They’re the smell of summer. Smoke in the streets, tables shared with friends.
So, we’re bringing them back.
Tiborna de Sardinha: sardines, sweet pepper salad, sourdough toast.
On the specials board from tomorrow at London Bridge & City, until sold out 🇵🇹
16/08/2026
Ask our City General Manager, Rob, what to order and these are the dishes he’ll point you towards every time.
🇵🇹 Presunto de Porco Preto
Hand-sliced, acorn-fed black pig ham from the Alentejo.
🐟 Cavala Alimada Escabeche
Flame-charred mackerel, marinated overnight in a classic Portuguese escabeche.
🍺 Coelho com Cerveja
Beer-braised rabbit. As Rob says, “It’s all about the sauce.”
To drink? Quinta das Marias Encruzado from the Dão. Fresh and mineral, made from one of Portugal’s iconic white grape varieties - Encruzado.
Next time you’re in, ask Rob or the team what they are drinking that day.
13/08/2026
A little taste of a Portuguese summer, right here in London. 🇵🇹☀️
Sunshine on the terrace. Petiscos made for sharing. A glass of Portuguese w**e. Blue and white azulejo tiles catching the light.
It’s the slower pace of long lunches that drift into the afternoon, conversations that linger, and simple food enjoyed in good company.
No passport required. Just pull up a chair.
📍London Bridge & City
09/08/2026
Polvo 🐙
In Portugal, octopus carries a story of the sea, tradition and quiet resistance.
Once humble coastal fare, polvo became deeply cherished, especially in the north, where it remains a centrepiece of Christmas tables.
During the Estado Novo, the regime sought to protect Portugal’s bacalhau industry by restricting octopus arriving from neighbouring Galicia. But along the northern border, tradition proved difficult to contain. Polvo crossed the frontier as contraband, finding its way back onto Christmas tables across Monção, Melgaço and the Alto Minho.
Cooked slowly. Shared generously. A tradition shaped by the sea.
07/08/2026
The perfect summer pour, Constantino Ramos’ Juca Loureiro.
100% Loureiro from the Lima sub-region of Vinho Verde, where Atlantic breezes travel up the River Lima, shaping w**es of freshness, purity and unmistakable salinity.
Expect bright citrus, white blossom and a crisp, mineral finish that’s made for long lunches, seafood and sunny afternoons.
Recently named Jancis Robinson’s W**e of the Week, described it as “a Vinho Verde white made with the exactitude of a former chemist and the soul of a vine whisperer.” Thank you, Julia, for shining a light on one of Portugal’s most exciting w**emakers Constantino Ramos.
Available from our cellar list at Bar Douro City & London Bridge 🍷
06/08/2026
Summer evenings were made for this...
A table on the terrace, petiscos to share, a glass of Portuguese w**e or an ice-cold Super Bock and great company.
Share this with your date, your best friend or someone you’d love to share a meal with at Bar Douro. We’ll have the table waiting☀️🇵🇹
04/08/2026
A new chapter begins. This October, Bar Douro opens its doors in Soho.
Ten years after welcoming our first guests beneath the railway arches in London Bridge, we’re bringing Bar Douro to one of London’s most iconic restaurant addresses: 10 Greek Street.
For our founder, Max Graham, it’s a return to where the journey began. In 2013, he spent eight months on Greek Street introducing Londoners to Portuguese w**es and Ports. Now, over a decade later, we’re coming back with everything we’ve learnt along the way.
Expect the Bar Douro dishes you know and love, alongside new creations exclusive to Soho, including Maronesa vaca velha beef, imported directly from Portugal for the first time in the UK. As always, our menu will celebrate exceptional regional ingredients, independent producers and the largest Portuguese w**e list in the UK.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Reservations open late August. Opening October 2026 🇵🇹
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Address
1 Finsbury Avenue
London
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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What people say
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.
