Inspired by the beauty and energy of the natural elements, BMB Jewels is characterized by the lightness and organicity of its pieces, which reflect the creativity and personality of its creator Bárbara Borda. In its space located at Rua Pedro Homem de Melo, in the Aviz area, the unique and delicate pieces of gold and silver, which combine with a careful selection of precious stones, merge into the gold used in the decorative details, becoming a perfect symbiosis between the BMB collections and the host studio. In the BMB Jewels space, the most exquisite customer will surely find, among the careful selection of available parts, objects tailored to their taste.
Without a doubt, a multifunctional space with an innovative concept. As its name implies, it is, above all, a barber shop, with a set of attentive, competent professionals who are passionate about their art at your disposal to treat your beard and hair to your needs. But besides that, it is also a cozy cafeteria where you can have your breakfast or snack, with options like croissants, house cake or acai bowl. You can also simply have a coffee, accompanied by a cream or brigadeiro. There is also a daily lunch menu with various home and traditional dining options. On sunny days you can enjoy its pleasant terrace.
If you are looking for a quiet, welcoming place with a family atmosphere, Bamboo Caffé can be part of your choices. To take a break, to relax, to work a little to the computer, to study, to live together, to take a cup of coffee or a drink to regain the forces, or a snack to snuggle – a beef sandwich, some ‘moelas’ (small onion and tomato stew to which chicken or duck gizzards are added), a roasted ‘chouriça’, just to mention some – the Bamboo Caffé represents that type of space. Bamboo Caffé also offers meals, in a fast meals combo with typically Portuguese products, such as ‘alheiras’ (typical Portuguese sausage whose main ingredients may be poultry meat, bread, olive oil, lard, garlic and paprika), sausages, hotdogs and special toasts, having also salads and house combinations. Besides the interior space, there is a small esplanade at the door.
After 30 years working on acrylics, Mr Nélson Ferreira found himself unemployed. His wife was in the same situation. They bet on putting their knowledge and experience into practice and decided, in 2017, to open CcAcrílicos. They do all kinds of transformation into acrylic, furniture, decoration and protections, all tailor-made and according to the needs of each client. If you are looking for acrylic solutions to decorate your home, if you have a commercial establishment and you are looking for shelves, displays or showcases, this is where you can find what you are looking for. In the context of a pandemic, acrylic has become an essential asset and you can also find protective barriers or visors here.
Founded in 1964, Fábrica de Candeeiros Alberto & Ramos de Almeida, with 52 years of experience, is the oldest in downtown Porto. They manufacture, clean and restore various types of lamps, lighting fixtures and chandeliers with free budgets. They also sell classic lamps with a vintage feel. For those who enter the store immediately notice that the decoration is the products. There are lamps everywhere, in all shapes and sizes, for all tastes, ceiling, wall, to put on the bedside table, living room, kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. You can count on a specialized service in a familiar environment, typical of the traditional Porto commerce.
Portologia, Casa do Porto, is an ode to the wines of Portugal. A winery, wine bar and tasting house, this venue offers a sophisticated selection of over 200 Port and Douro wines, with special emphasis on small producers. With open spaces in Paris, Lisbon and of course in Porto, Julien dos Santos, owner of the shops and producer of his own Port wine, the Portuguese businessman has a devotion to Port wine, but also to other gourmet products like cheese and cold cuts and, during the summer season, with the Parisian exodus, Julien and his teams follow in their footsteps, concentrating their work in Portugal, in shops and in the vintage.
Founded in 1934 and keeping its tradition to this day, Lopo Xavier is dedicated to reselling haberdashery, yarn and fabric.
The wool of this establishment, which has three private labels, arises from historical circumstances: the blockade of imports during World War II forced the production of domestic wool, having characteristics and manufacturing processes identical to those of the Shetland Islands.
Lopo Xavier is an establishment full of history, both in the space that houses the business and the products that it sells.
Small shop located in a nice corner specializing in vegan handmade donuts, both sweet and savory. In addition to the classic donuts made every day, it also offers special news every week. They are delicious and sought after by many customers, not all followers of the vegan diet. In addition to their more sustainable production, they are a good choice for those looking for healthier sweet alternatives, as they are less processed than regular donuts and have a lower sugar and fat content. Additionally, Duh! It has a solidary component as it supports a different association every month, making its products available for sale in the store.
Óptica da Praça has as a motto “close to you within reach of everyone”, combining a commercial aspect with the integration in the community, providing basic and free access to optometry and contactology services. In addition, it has a range of products from the most famous laboratories, especially the sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact lenses and maintenance solution, with more than 700 frames in stock, an on-site consultation, and a workshop for the assembly of lenses. The focus is also on specialized, experienced, and customized service, with the policy that no frame is delivered to a customer without being assembled and inspected by its quality control technicians.
L de Luz was created in 1995 and remains today with its original purpose: a store dedicated to the lamp as a unique and revealing piece of its time. Those who visit are surprised by the quantity and diversity of the pieces, experiencing a journey through time, ranging from the time of candles, oil lamps, to today’s upcycle, throughout the twentieth century. L de Luz is the place to visit when you want a vintage lamp, and you will find unique pieces there. You can find pieces from all eras and pieces created by L de Luz, made from ancient materials. We also make restorations, which are performed in our workshop, using techniques and materials of each time.
Lamparina® – Fábrica de Candeeiros is a handmade factory of vintage style lamps and is established in the Invicta city. It is exclusively dedicated to the creation of 17th century replicas of Art-New, Art’Deco, Dutch and rustic styles. All the lamps are made of bronze and sand fusion (casting), this makes their lamps match the season. Lamparina® has to offer a variety of lamps, ceiling lamps, table lamps, floor lamps and wall lamps, suitable for the decoration you want to impose in your space. This specialisation means that your service presupposes knowledge and advice that is equal to the client’s needs.
In early 2009, from a conversation between two friends, Inês Basek and Margarida Furst, the idea arose to develop a service that would help all women find their right bra size. This is how Dama de Copas, a shop specialising in Bra Fitting and lingerie consultancy, with 11 shops in Portugal and Spain, emerges. Its mission is to help all women to choose the right bra size and model for each occasion, through a free Bra Fitting consultation. According to their experience, with more than 210,000 fittings made since 2009, more than 90% of women do not wear the right bra, so every day they advise and change the lives of many women.
