This bookstore dates back to the founding of the well-known “Livraria Asa” in 1967, adopting the current name in the year 2000.
José Alves bookstore has been establishing itself as a repository of excellence in the specialized technical books market, namely in the sectors of Economics, Management, Informatics, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Engineering.
Mostly geared towards Higher Education in Portugal, with equal emphasis on the Business and Professional segment, this establishment is a point of reference for all those looking for specific books, which you will surely find in this space.
Barbearia Passos Manuel has been around since 1938. Located on the ground floor of the Passos Manuel Garage, it passes almost unnoticed. Its space is bright, warm and genuine, with three barber chairs, cushioned wood walls and restored skylight. In addition to being able to benefit from the expertise and experience of your barbers, you can buy shaving products or have a drink while you wait your turn and listen to the songs in your handpicked playlist. There is a bet on a broad operation and a relationship with the Porto musical circuit, since since 2019 the Barbearia Passos Manuel shares management with its neighbor, the emblematic cultural space Maus Hábitos.
At Exuberance Lingerie you will find expert service and total customer focus to find out if what you are looking for fits or can expand your horizon. This shop specializes in underwear and lingerie. Here you will find bras, from cup B to cup G, briefs, bodices, bodysuits, tights, swimsuits, bikinis, beachwear, ladies’ and men’s pajamas, sportswear, slippers, among other selected items from specialist brands in these areas. Whether you’re looking for comfortable everyday underwear or special-moment lingerie, Exuberance Lingerie has a wide choice that will let you find what you want.
MS Joias is a self-made jewelery shop and studio that works with various styles and materials, namely gold and silver. You can use the art of jeweler Manuel Santos to realize your vision of a jewelry you want to buy for yourself or offer on a special occasion or to repair old jewelry, preserving its beauty and sentimental value. In fact, there are few more special items than a jewel, and at MS Joias you will benefit from years of experience ensuring that your customers find custom-made pieces for every occasion and souvenir they can wear, save for posterity and even go beyond. generation to generation.
The owner of this space, Inês Maria Ramada, was born and raised in close contact with the art of hair care and styling hairstyles. It can even be said that it is a passion she inherited from her family, since her grandfather was a barber and her mother was a hairdresser. Inês Ramada then represents the third generation of her family following this field. She decided, therefore, to continue the family business with its own space, where it makes a point of serving her customers simply, tastefully and genuinely, seeking to make them feel at home, to trust that their hair is in good hands and therefore will be satisfied with the end result.
Coisas do tempo is a store of old goods, antiques and curiosities. Let yourself be lost in this pleasant shop, which is almost a museum, and you will find small treasures from various eras, such as old goods, collectibles, books, tools or toys. You’ll discover countless examples of objects from the more or less distant past that will make you nostalgic and curious to learn more about their history. Whether you want to offer an original gift or are looking for a different object to decorate your home or business you will find numerous options in Coisas do tempo store. You can also use this property to value or sell your own antiques.
Xaile d’Avó is a retro and vintage shop created in memory of the two grandmothers of the owner of this establishment. It claims to be a “tribute shop”, a house of memories where you can buy clothes, accessories, jewellery, handmade candles and soaps. Xaile d’Avó is differentiated by its friendly service and by the sale of vintage, hand-made and upcycled items – that is, items apparently at the end of their lives which gain a new image and function with customisation techniques created by the team. This shop excels in presenting shop windows which are always carefully designed and original to its customers.
Restaurante Bessa 711 is your home away from home. In a clear bet on traditional Portuguese cuisine, there are also vegetarian options. With “Posta Arouquesa” and “Bacalhau com Broa (Codfish) as specialties, you can also try our francesinha, chicken kebabs, “Feijoada de Lulas”, “Cozido à Portuguesa”, among others. It has lunch menus at week which includes soup, main course, dessert, coffee and drink. As services, it has take-away, Wi-Fi, terrace, group room and private parking. It is a great place to dine in a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
The Marisqueira Madureira restaurant opened its doors on 8 September 2007. In this space you can find the flavors of traditional cuisine and, according to them, “the best francesinhas in the Porto region.” This restaurant / seafood / barbecue / snack bar has a room with a capacity for 73 seats. In this space it is possible to hold events or group dinners for up to 20 people, with very appealing menus from € 12.50 per person. It has take-away service. The service is personalized and friendly. Its specialties include natural Gamba, grilled tigers, prawns from the coast, squid and shrimp kebabs, Terra Mar kebabs, Madureira cod, among others.
Since 1958 this confectionery in the Boavista area has been the delight of those who pass by. Entering Porto Rico is to enter the history of Porto’s pastry shops, with a product offering that spans all the walls, as if we had entered a grocery store from our grandparents’ time. Old but current, it is still sought after by its húngaros, its bolo rei and its digestives. In addition to these specialties, you can find varied pastries and confectionery, jams, teas, drinks, groceries, among others, and an ideal space to have breakfast, snack, have a light meal or snack.
Founded by António Robalo, it is dedicated to supplying material for the hotel and catering sectors.
With extensive experience in the field, they provide a diverse selection of quality products such as plates, cutlery, pans, casseroles, frying pans, isothermal bags, chef utensils and more.
With two different spaces, Rua São Cosme is characterized as a closed-door warehouse, directed to the large areas of these two sectors and to an answer to the different needs of the market, providing superior quality products.
Sportino has a bet on what is original and quality, with spaces where the comfort of customers is privileged, without forgetting a bold, thematic and evolutionary design.
In its stores you can find a wide variety of quality brands with a strong presence in current fashion, with products ranging from footwear to clothing, without forgetting a careful range of accessories.
Always seeking to walk the path of originality alongside the customer, Sportino aims to present products that stand out from the rest by offering quality and responding to consumer demand.
