The Manhattan Cafe
The Manhattan Cafe
4.5
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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.
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Holly L
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My partner and I came here a couple of times during our stay last month, the atmosphere was great, the music too and the drinks were fab! Two cocktails for 8€ was amazing! Dan was very polite and friendly.... he's done an amazing job running this place it's a little gem tucked away!!
Written 26 September 2023
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Benoit L
3 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Very good cocktails coming with a very good price, the bartender has been more than welcoming with us and has been awesome about giving us suggestions about what to drink.The cocktails are absolutely amazing there, especiallt the long islqnd iced tea and the expresso martini. Defenetly recommended!
Written 12 July 2021
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Hello and thank you for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed your time with us and our cocktails. We hope to see you again soon. Safe travels :)
Written 22 September 2021
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Natalie D
2 contributions
May 2019
We discovered this little gem of a bar during our stay in Portimao. The owner made us feel at home and provided a great range of cocktails, our favourite was the gummy bear! The atmosphere was really relaxed and had a great mix of people and music. We can't wait to go back soon!
Written 4 January 2020
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Hi,
We were looking over reviews and noticed we never responded to yours. We're so sorry for taking so long to thank you for such a great review. We really appreciate it and we're so glad we helped you have a good time in Praia da Rocha. We hope you can back here soon. All the best!
Written 10 August 2020
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Rae-Sarah
Brighton and Hove, UK87 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We stayed at the hotel oriental for 4 nights but only found this bar on our last night sadly . These were the best cocktails we had during our stay , and believe me we tried many of them! We had strawberry daiquiris, and shots, bubble gum and my fiancé had a moonshine shot! The Bar man , who was Canadian , offered impeccable service and was very friendly . We then went and ate next door at the curry house which was convenient. Wish we had found this the first night
Written 19 September 2019
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Thank you very much for your review. Sadly it happens too many times, people finding us only on their last night. Still is better than never finding us though :D Thanks again for your comments and it is convenient having the curry house next door :) Wishing all the best and safe travels!
Written 25 September 2019
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mistybonnie
Glasgow, UK17 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This is a little hidden place up one of the side streets from the front. Large beer 1,50 or cocktails 2 for 7.00 euro placed out of the sun so nice for those who need a little shade with a cold beer.
Written 10 August 2019
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Hi! We appreciate your review very much. Thanks and safe travels!
Written 11 August 2019
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Scotte84
Devon, UK75 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Cheapest bar I found in PDR.Worth a visit.
Nice to just chill out outside and get away from the tacky strip.
Nice to just chill out outside and get away from the tacky strip.
Written 5 July 2019
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Cheers for the review. Decent and cheap? We'll take it! :D Thanks again and safe travels
Written 8 July 2019
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Zoe P
60 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The cocktails are yummy and the staff are very friendly. A nice place to chill and relax. Have been a couple of times now.
Written 19 June 2019
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Thanks for your review. We hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!
Written 23 June 2019
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Paul H
6 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We saw this bar on trip advisor and planned on visiting while we were there. We were planning on looking for it as its not really on the main drag of praia da rocha but managed to just stumble upon it on our 1st night there. It's quite a small place and we thought that it deserved to be busier as the cocktails are excellent. The 2 for 7€ menu is real value for money and the frozen daiquiri's at 4€ each were a definite favourite. All the bars prices were very good as was the staff. Definitely worth the effort to find, which to be honest was pretty easy. If you dont visit here you are missing out
Written 9 June 2019
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Wow! That was a really nice review. Thank you very much for taking your time to say what you thought of our place. We're very pleased you're a fan of what we're doing here. If you are ever back in town, we hope to see you again.
Written 12 June 2019
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Harold H
8 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Visited this place a few times during our stay. The Owner was excellent host and the cocktails were hand made and not from pre mixed juices.
Try the Fire Water shot
Definitely look us up when you visit Nottingham if you want us to show you all the hidden bars
Billy and Charlie
Try the Fire Water shot
Definitely look us up when you visit Nottingham if you want us to show you all the hidden bars
Billy and Charlie
Written 18 May 2019
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That's a breakfast shot :D It was great to meet you guys. For sure Nottingham is on the list of places to visit. We're very glad you enjoyed your drinks and thank you for the review. Safe travels.
Written 19 May 2019
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Shaun M
3 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Great find. Service second to none drinks really reasonable. Nice atmosphere and nice cocktails etc. A must go to.
Written 15 May 2019
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Thank you so much for your review Shaun M! Some people say we're a hard place to find and it's great to hear you found us and enjoyed what we do here. Thanks again for the review and safe travels :)
Written 17 May 2019
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clairemcgowan47
Portmarnock, Ireland
Is there any nightclubs or very good night life in Praia da Rocha
Daniel C
Portimao, Portugal17 contributions
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 choose from. The Sunset parties and big MTV parties with known DJ's and hip hop artists usually start mid July until the last week of August.
In April, May and October it's still pretty good out here but not as busy. Hope this helps.
wiloooo
160 contributions
Hi which end of the main road is this bar and is it easy to find cheers
haileyycollinss
46 contributions
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 water beside a big gelato shop and across from a two-story Irish pub. Hope that helps!
Laura M
High Wycombe, UK17 contributions
is this open?
Michelle G
Glasgow, UK34 contributions
Hi it was open when I was there in June this year.
melissawashin
Brooklyn, NY
Another bar owner told me you show American Football games here. Is that true? I'm here for a month and would love to find a spot!
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