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    The Manhattan Cafe

    98 Reviews
    #6 of 20 things to do in Praia da Rocha
    Nightlife, Bars & Clubs
    Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimao 8500-802, Portugal
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    “Manhattan cafe”

    Found this little cocktail bar by chance, superb cocktails, highly recommend by both myself and the... read more

    Reviewed 30 September 2018
    chriscZ0TI
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    Consett, United Kingdom
    via mobile
    “Fantastic ”

    We stumbled upon this great little cafe by accident while attending the similarly excellent Indian... read more

    Reviewed 20 September 2018
    leont638
    ,
    County Mayo, Ireland
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    “great cocktails”(11 reviews)
    “curry house”(5 reviews)
    “the main strip”(8 reviews)
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    A small little cocktail bar in Praia da Rocha, one of the key resorts in the sunny Algarve, Portugal. We do cocktails, and we do them for reasonable prices, you can always get a deal from this family owned cocktail bar.
    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimao 8500-802, Portugal
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    +351 927 541 047
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    Reviewed 30 September 2018 via mobile
    Manhattan cafe

    Found this little cocktail bar by chance, superb cocktails, highly recommend by both myself and the wife, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, comfortable interior seating, two cocktails for €7 you just can’t complain

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank chriscZ0TI
    Daniel C, Owner at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 30 September 2018

    It wasn't by chance. It was destiny! :D Thanks very much for your review. We're very happy you and your wife enjoyed what we do here. Take care and safe travels.

    Reviewed 20 September 2018 via mobile
    Fantastic

    We stumbled upon this great little cafe by accident while attending the similarly excellent Indian restaurant next door and what a find it was. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and served up excellent cocktails and even picked fresh mint from the garden for...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank leont638
    Daniel C, Owner at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2018

    Please, do keep on saying nice things :D Thank you very much for you review and it was our pleasure! Take care and safe travels.

    Reviewed 16 September 2018 via mobile
    Very friendly atmosphere, cheapest bar around

    We visited here more than a few times on our holiday, lovely little bar, very good prices, great cocktails!! You won't be disappointed!

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank KimboSlim
    Daniel C, Owner at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2018

    Thank you very much for your really nice review. Safe travels!

    Reviewed 16 July 2018
    Hidden gem

    Absolutely love this little cocktail bar. It has been a must visit every time we have been to Praia Da Rocha over the last few years. The owners are so welcoming and friendly. And cocktails are delicious. Would highly recommend. 🍸🍹🍷💖 You have to try...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Caroline D
    Daniel C, Manager at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2018

    Hi! Thank you very much for your kind words. To read a review like yours sure makes our day. We will try our best to keep up the good work and hopefully next time you're in you'll be just as happy as this time. We...More

    Reviewed 29 June 2018
    Cheap, delicious drinks - a hidden gem!

    This place was hard to find based on Google Maps directions, but so worth it! It's not actually directly on the main strip - just down one of the alleys - so it can be easy to miss. It's on the side opposite to the...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Hailey C
    Daniel C, Manager at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 July 2018

    Hello :) You are so right about those Google Map directions. It´s so annoying for us and for you, who´s trying to find us. We have been trying to get Google to change it for us but no change yet :/ We are clearly over...More

    Reviewed 21 May 2018 via mobile
    few visits

    we visited here a few times over the course of our holiday. Good gins, great selection of cocktails, not majorly busy as its set back off the strip. staff always very efficient and produce great cocktails. recommend!!.

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank Travelingwookie1
    Daniel C, Owner at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2018

    Hi, Thanks a bunch for your review. We are glad our staff did a good job and you enjoyed your drinks. Cheers for the recommendation! All the best and safe travels :)

    Reviewed 1 May 2018 via mobile
    Relaxing and sophisticated

    Excellent drinks, comfortable surroundings,friendly staff. Ideal for any occasion. Well worth a visit.

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank snibs49
    Daniel C, Manager at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 May 2018

    Thank you for the kind review. We really pleased you enjoyed your time at Manhattans. Hope to see you again and safe travels!

    Reviewed 10 April 2018 via mobile
    Amazing!!

    Very friendly barman and amazing cocktails! Nothing was a bother. A very varied menu all of which were lovely. We will definitely be back!More

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank 816laurend
    Daniel C, Owner at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2018

    Hi! Calling our cocktails amazing is really nice of you. We work really hard on our cocktail menus and we´re so glad to hear you liked the variety on it. A new cocktail menu should be out soon so if you ever come back and...More

    Reviewed 9 April 2018 via mobile
    Quiet in April, but cracking cocktails!

    So I emailed to see if kids were allowed and if the football was on so I didn’t waste my time...had a reply virtually straight away saying yes to both! So that night we found it, it’s down the back of a little shopping outlet...More

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank Vcarteruk
    Daniel C, Owner at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2018

    Hi. Thanks for the review. We really appreciate it and we´re glad you and your family enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you again and safe travels!

    Reviewed 19 October 2017 via mobile
    Excellent!

    We came upon this place by chance. We wanted to come to the Indian restaurant there is next door and found this cafe! This cocktails are excellent and you can get two for €7! I recommend the “balls deep”

    Date of experience: October 2017
    Thank EmilyE1856
    Daniel C, Owner at The Manhattan Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2018

    Hi Thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your drinks. Hope to see you again. Safe travels

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    clairemcgowan47
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    Response from Daniel C | Property representative |
    Hi, Around mid June until mid September you have plenty to choose from between bars where you can dance, cocktail bars, Irish bars, beach bars and a couple of nightclubs. The resort isn't big but it has a good variety to... More
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    Response from Hailey C | Reviewed this property |
    This place is super hard to find based on Google Maps or GPS directions, but so worth it! It's not actually directly on the main strip - just down one of the alleys. It's very easy to miss! It's on the side opposite to the... More
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    Response from MichelleG1001 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi it was open when I was there in June this year.
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