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Interior - Bar Douro City, London, London

Bar Douro City

4.5 (785)
ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
Portuguese
1 Finsbury Avenue, Unit 3, London, London EC2M 2PF

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Bar Douro City

4.5
ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
Portuguese
Liverpool Street

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Situated in Finsbury Avenue Square, Bar Douro brings authentic Portuguese food and wine to the heart of the City. Our elegant and comfortable dining space is adorned with blue and white azulejo tiles, a perfect setting for business meetings, intimate dinners and after work drinks. Sit at the counter and marvel at the chef's creations from the open kitchen, or relax al fresco on our covered, heated terrace; a Portuguese oasis in the City.

Sharing the spirit of Portugal with the UK through honest food, characterful wines and the celebration of cultural stories.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
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Reviews

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4.5

4.5
(785)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

785 Reviews
  1. Jayne

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love everything about this restaurant gem. Delicious food, great wine list. The staff, service and ambience are all wonderful, Very welcoming and definitely recommend to others. Thank you so much guys for making our experience so special.

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  2. John

    Essex14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, authentic Portuguese food, beautifully cooked and well presented. Comprehensive wine list. Great ambiance. Excellent service by enthusiastic. friendly and professional waiter who was relaively newly employed but loved his job. A great ambassador.

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  3. Roderick

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific hospitality. Food was a revelation - top notch: well sourced and beautifully prepared and presented. Was great for a relatively quick and abstemious business lunch ( wine by the carafe huzzah). Would love to lose an afternoon/evening hee exploring the wine list. Discreet and efficient service too...
    Bar Douro CityResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Roderick, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Reviews like this mean a lot to the whole team at Bar Douro City. We look forward to welcoming you back for more Portuguese food and wine soon. Até breve! The Bar Douro Team

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  4. Alexandru

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, decent wine by the glass as well. It was not too loud inside as well which was great!
    Bar Douro CityResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Alexandru, Thank you for the lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed the food and our wine by the glass. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxed evening and a glass or two. The Bar Douro Team

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  5. Ricardo

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    food was great but the waiter was unnecessarily rude
    Bar Douro CityResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Ricardo, Thank you for your review. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambience, but I am very sorry to learn that the service fell short during your visit. This is certainly not the standard of hospitality we aim to deliver, and I will be looking into your comments directly with our front-of-house team. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. The Bar Douro Team

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  6. Jennie

    Surrey13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we set foot in the restaurant the service was fabulous. We were greeted and seated immediately and offered water. Thereafter the service was attentive but not intrusive. The food was fabulous. Fresh, beautifully cooked and presented and a great selection. We sat at the counter and it was great to watch the chefs at work. Wine selection also excellent and the staff were very helpful in helping us to make the right selection. Highly recommend.
    Bar Douro CityResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jennie, Thank you for the lovely review. We're delighted you were greeted and seated straight away and that the team struck the right balance of attentive but not intrusive service. It is great to hear you enjoyed the fresh, beautifully presented dishes, the counter experience watching our chefs, and the helpful wine recommendations. We really appreciate your recommendation. The Bar Douro Team

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  7. Frank

    Hertfordshire7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a nice place and very Portuguese in food and drinks. Good place to go to get a taste of Portugal.
    Bar Douro CityResponded on 18 September 2026
    Hi Frank, Thank you so much for the excellent feedback! We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience at Bar Douro City. We strive to create a unique, quality dining experience for all of our guests and are thrilled that you had such a positive experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  8. Paul

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food in the right sharing quantities. Tapas style ordering. Small inside but added space for outdoor dining. Gets enough walk in business for dinner that it blocks most of pre-booking reservations times midweek.
    Bar Douro CityResponded on 13 July 2026
    Hi Paul, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  9. Lex

    London18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even after multiple visits the Cafe Douro remains on top form. Wine, food and ambience were perfeito! Shout out for the coelho and the gambas 🫡
    Bar Douro CityResponded on 15 June 2026
    Hi Lex, Muito obrigado! Love that you keep coming back and that the coelho and gambas hit the spot. We'll pass the shout-out on to the team. See you soon for more perfeito vibes! 🫡 The Bar Douro Team

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  10. Sam

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 May 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Really underwhelming food. Almost everything had something wrong with it- overcooked prawns, stodgy polenta, mushy croquettes. We waited a long time in a very quiet restaurant to order, and despite leaving almost full plates of food our server asked no questions about whether there was an issue. The restaurant wasn’t even that busy, so not sure why standards were so low. Much better places in eat in the area.
    Bar Douro CityResponded on 9 May 2026
    Hi Sam, Thank you for your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing a consistently high-quality experience, so it is disappointing to hear your comments. We will be looking into this in more detail. The Bar Douro Team

    1 person found this helpful

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
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FAQs

Yes, Bar Douro City offers a covered, heated terrace for al fresco dining, and guests frequently mention enjoying meals seated outside on the terrace.

Bar Douro City feels like a stylish Portuguese oasis, elegant blue-and-white azulejo tiles, an open kitchen with counter seating, and a covered terrace, creating a buzzy, convivial spot for business meetings, intimate dinners or after‑work drinks, with an occasionally lively, vibrant atmosphere.

Bar Douro City can accommodate family gatherings, one family held their son's christening here and reported the food and service were perfect, showing it can work well for special family meals.

Bar Douro City is at its quietest for late or midweek lunches, guests report visiting around 2:30pm and finding it very calm, while Saturday evenings (notably Fado night) and typical dinner hours bring a buzzy, lively atmosphere.

Bar Douro City tends to fill up in the evenings, reviewers note dinner service gets busy, especially midweek, while late lunches and some Saturdays have been reported as quieter and more relaxed.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished but relaxed attire; it’s well suited to business meetings, intimate dinners and after‑work drinks at Bar Douro City.

You can dine in Bar Douro City's elegant main dining room, sit at the counter facing the open kitchen to watch the chefs, or relax on the covered, heated al fresco terrace, the venue also accepts private parties.

Bar Douro City serves Portuguese petiscos and small plates made for sharing, many guests describe the tapas‑style portions as generous for sharing, with some calling the plates "pretty big."

Saturday, Bar Douro City's Saturday Fado night is celebrated by guests as a special evening with music and a welcoming atmosphere.

Bar Douro City welcomes private gatherings, private parties are allowed, and the restaurant’s elegant azulejo‑tiled dining room and covered, heated terrace provide intimate settings for groups.

Yes, Bar Douro City suits date night: its azulejo‑tiled dining room and wine‑focused sharing plates create an intimate setting many guests choose for dates and special evenings.

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Bar Douro City

4.5
ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
Portuguese
Liverpool Street

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
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