Bona Ventura

Bairro Alto · Lisbon

O Faia

O Faia - Casa de Fado

Live music

Opened in 1946-47 as the Adega da Lucília by the fadista Lucília do Carmo, mother of Carlos do Carmo, who ran it in the 1960s and 70s; today Lenita Gentil and António Rocha lead a cast that Carminho praises for no improvisation, just careful fado and good food.

Address
Rua da Barroca 54-56, 1200-050 Lisboa
Hours
Mon-Sat 19:00-01:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Late night · About 3 h
Price
Dinner EUR 80, petiscos option EUR 20 (Time Out Lisboa, March 2026)
Price level
€€€€
Music
Live music
Booking
Booking recommended

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Good to know

  • Two formats: the full dinner (EUR 80) or the cheaper petiscos option (EUR 20) (Time Out Lisboa 2026).
  • Closed on Sunday; book, it is one of the more formal houses.

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