It’s already well known that the Marvila neighborhood is “in fashion”, and there are countless spaces that have brought renewed energy to this eastern part of Lisbon.
New bars, new restaurants, new art galleries, and, more recently, a cultural center that has completely transformed this area, making it more appealing to those looking for alternative entertainment: the 8 Marvila.
There are many new things in this increasingly “renovated” neighborhood of Marvila, which makes it difficult to choose when going for a stroll.
That’s why we’ve selected some of the places we love to visit in this wonderful neighborhood.
8 Marvila
Located in David Leandro da Silva Square, the 8 Marvila is Lisbon’s newest multicultural and entrepreneurial business hub.
Managed by an independent entity, the 22,000-square-meter space attracts various types of public looking for alternative entertainment in the city, featuring bars, food carts, art galleries, second-hand stores and, more recently, even padel courts.
It also has a 1,500-seat concert hall and offers a variety of experiences from art to gastronomy, with the aim of involving both locals and visitors in a vibrant cultural scene.
Address: Praça David Leandro da Silva 8
Opening hours: from Thursday to Sunday, from noon to midnight
Tickets: free entry
Two Crows
A Two Crows assumes itself to be a “family-run, independent brewery” and its craft beers are distributed in Portugal and abroad, having already won more than three dozen awards and prizes.
Dois Corvos’ tap room was the first of its kind in Portugal and it is here that the beer continues to be served fresh and creamy, straight from the source.
Address: Rua Capitão Leitão 94
Hours: every day
Coffee with Calm
In Marvila we find Coffee with Calm, charismatic space that focuses on healthy, homemade food.
On weekdays at lunchtime, the menu offers a complete lunch menu with soup, main course, drink, dessert and coffee.
You can choose between meat, fish or vegetarian options, but the dish you receive is always colorful and nutritionally balanced.
It’s the perfect restaurant for a lunch so good it feels like it was made by your mother!
Address: Rua do Açúcar 10
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Oriental furniture by Revivigi
If you’re passionate about decorating the Orient, this store is for you. In this warehouse you’ll find many pieces, large and small, full of history and charisma.
They come mainly from Eastern countries and you can find a bit of everything there, from statues, furniture, lamps, signs and decorative objects.
Address: Rua do Açúcar 45
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Vertigo Climbing
This is a 400m2 indoor climbing area with various walls of different heights and difficulties.
It offers climbing classes for all ages and levels of experience, as well as various activities for children and families.
Address: Avenida Infante D. Henrique, Edíficio Beira Rio, Fracção S
Hours: every day
Underdogs
Before becoming an art gallery proper, a Underdogs began in 2010 as an artistic platform.
And it was in 2013 that the project was physically established in warehouse 56 in Marvila.
Here, you won’t find anything like what’s in museum halls. The main focus is urban art, or Vhils wouldn’t be one of the mentors of the space.
As well as hosting exhibitions, it also hosts artist residencies and focuses on the most prominent artists of this “new” art form in Portugal and abroad.
Address: Rua Fernando Palha, Warehouse 56
Hours: Monday to Saturday, from 2pm to 7pm
Modern Factory
Created in 2014, Fábrica Moderna is a “shared creative workshop” where ideas take shape.
Here you can rent studios, enjoy a shared workshop with traditional and digital tools and also learn new techniques through the various workshops and training sessions.
It’s a space where you can breathe creativity and inspiration, right in the center of Marvila.
Address: Rua Pereira Henriques 5
Hours: every day
Braço de Prata Factory
It’s a restaurant, a bookstore, a concert hall, a party room; in fact, it’s a small cultural center that has already become a destination of choice for those who like to spend a good time in the Marvila district.
In this former Fábrica de Material de Guerra there is theater, cinema, music, gatherings, dance, among many other shows and artistic languages that fill the space’s regular programming.
It’s worth visiting and letting your five senses absorb everything that goes on here.
Address: Rua da Fábrica de Material de Guerra 1
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am; Sunday and Monday, 6pm to midnight
