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( 245 330 866; Rua Cândido dos Reis 14; mains €7.50-13; lunch & dinner Mon-Fri, dinner Sat)
The cur-
rent owner and his father (sadly, recently deceased) were former
forcados
(performers of a
specific style of Portuguese bullfighting), as attested by the many photos and
paraphernalia that cover the walls of this cosy spot. It goes without saying that meat lov-
ers should charge in here for hefty regional delights of
bovino
(bull meat) plus wild pig
and deer, and great
doces conventuais
(convent desserts). Incredible value.
O Poeiras Restaurante
PORTUGUESE
€€
( 245 201 862; Praça da República 9-15; mains €8.50-13)
This great value, popular restaurant on the
plaza has a meaty smell and whips up good Alentejano cuisine, and chicken
piri-piri
(chilli).
Restaurante-Cervejaria
Santos
( 245 203 066; Largo Serpa Pinto 4; mains €7.50-10; lunch & dinner Thu-Tue)
Portalegre's only al-
fresco eating spot. Has good regional choices, including
migas
and the like.
PORTUGUESE
€€
Drinking & Nightlife
For outdoor drinking, take your pick of the spots around Praça da República and to a less-
er extent Largo do Dr Frederico Laranjo.
Crisfal
(Av George Robinson)
This renovated former cinema is the place to join the late-night disco
crowd.
CLUB
Entertainment
Centro de Artes do
Espectáculo de Portalegre
( 245 307 498;
www.caeportalegre.blogspot.com
;
Praça da República 39)
Overlooking Praça da
República is Portalegre's major performance space, hosting fado singers, rock, jazz and
acoustic groups, as well as dance and theatre. Ask at the tourist office for current shows.
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