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Johnny Hooper's Saxophone Bistro

Rua Almeida Garrett, 30, just off The Strip | Areias de S. Joao, Albufeira 8200, Portugal
+351 963 176635
Ranked #2 of 249 restaurants in Albufeira
4.5 of 5 stars 336 Reviews
Cuisines: Grill, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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TomGB
Cheshire
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11 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Food is simple, but excellently cooked. Music is provided by Johnny on sax with backing tracks. A music quiz with prizes after dinner and then dancing to more music from Johnny. Can be a little cramped when sold out, but it helps you make friends! You can hear Johnny's music in the Albufeira square some days during the week. Recommended! More

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Debs84
Scotland
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20 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I went to Johnny Hooper's for the first time in May 2010 and had a fantastic time! It was my dad's 50th birthday and my whole family was there. We didn't have a booking but they managed to squeeze us in anyway. The food was of a very high standard and the entertainment was top notch! The only drawback was... More

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TheAlgarveBairn
Albufeira, Portugal
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I should say off the bat that this isn't the kind of thing we'd normally go for but friends we met up with were going so we went along. The food is well enough cooked but pretty uninspiring tbh. A bit like you'd get for a decent pub lunch in UK. No Portuguese options and no seafood at all. The... More

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lionsmaid007
Wetherby, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We first say Johnny Hooper playing in the Cave Bar, and only returned to Albufeira last year and decided to go and try out Johnnys place. We had a fantastic time, great food, music and lots of laughter and we thought the prices were reasonable, We are really looking forward to going back in April, for my husbands 60th birthday... More

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Seanfinnn
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We got their for the last night of the season and it was well worth it. Staff made a big effort and food was great. Johnny's Sax was special. Will definitely go back again. More

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SAT007
Chesterfield, England
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had read about this place before we went and decided to have a wander down one night. We had not booked a table so went on the off chance and were lucky to be seated-if you do want to go I would advise booking. We were seated outside for our meal and then later on we were moved inside... More

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JOD75
FALKIRK
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22 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Went on a Tuesday as know that was performing night and welcomed on entry by the man himself which was nice touch. Served very quickly - perhaps a bit rushed but food was very nice with my wife particularly impressed by her steak. Perhaps a bit pricier than other places to eat that we found during our week. Entertainment from... More

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pj b
London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I first heard the saxophone walking toward the market area in old town. I sat down as he just played so well. He wasn't pushy and in between his occasional break he mentioned where his pub was and after listening I decided to visit. Upon the venturing down the strip and being asked right left and centre to go to... More

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Angela T
Ringwood, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

What a fun night. The music was fab and got every involved. Including a music quiz to get your brain working. Good choice of food and catered for GF which was fab. Well worth a night out with family or friends. More

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no1durhamtom
durham
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2011

a lovely welcome awaited us by johnny himself, myself, wife, 16 and 11 year old sons. Shown to our table, ordered and consumed a really lovely wholesome meal. Then the saxophone started up, all nationalities joined in and all had fun, just like the world should be. really really enjoyed our night out at johnny hoopers. More

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