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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
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Ranked #3 of 455 restaurants in Albufeira
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Grill
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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Dudley, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Me and my wife have been here now three times over the last few years and found Johnny Hoopers to be one of the most entertaining evenings we've had at Portugal. The live music by Mr Hooper himself with his saxophone is top class and spot on, playing some of the most well loved jazz and sax tunes. The evening... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We went to Johnny,s bar last Tuesday, 11th June and had such a great time we re-booked for the Friday, 14th June only to find out that it was the seventh anniversay of the restaurant being open. Had the most amazing night with excellent food, great service and a very warm and inviting, not to mention talented host. We cannot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

In the old town having a drink when Johnny Hooper started to play in the square,what a sax player he is,when he was finished he mentioned his bar down by the strip,with it been my 50th on the 14th we decided to book the table,upon arrival Johnny was there to greet you in and seat you,then the waitress took your... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

I was told by a friend about Johnny Hooper and that he had a bar/restaurant in Albufiera. While having a stroll through the square in the old town we saw Johnny Hooper playing his sax outside a bar. I asked him about his restaurant and he was so very friendly and approachable. We booked a table for his restaurant and... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 via mobile

Turne up at 6.30 (first people there). Very welcoming staff, including Johnny hooper himself who took the time to come over and suggest dishes from menu. My girlfriend got catfish on garlic mash which was awesome. I got stuffed chicken which was ok. Great service all night. I'm only 25 and we were the youngest people there But Johnny hooper... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Johnny Hooper's is set in a road you probably wouldn't walk down and we would probably have walked past if we had not read the reviews and booked before leaving the UK. It is just a good fun night out unless of course you want the mad drinking haunts of the Strip!! I wouldn't say go for the food although... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Booked online before we left home this time. Listened to johnny in the square on Friday whilst sipping a beer. Very civilised. The entertainment at night was just as good as last year, although both my wife and myself were slightly disappointed in the food this time. Smaller portions and not to last years standard. Maybe we were just unlucky.... More

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Johnny is a great friendly guy who make you feel at home, not only that he is an awesome sax player. We had a great night in fact the best night of our holiday, the food was good and the atmospere fantastic. You can also listen to Johnny in the old town square some mornings, which is very relaxing whilst... More

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Bangor
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

We went here on a Tuesday off the back of Trip Advisor reviews and weren't disappointed. We hadn't booked, and got the last free table. We were made to feel very welcome from the second we arrived to the time we left (some time after 1). The food is very good and the atmosphere is great. It was a very... More

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Limerick, Ireland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Well just got back from albufeira,and mr.Hoopers.Johnny i didnt think it could get better,but your after proving me wrong.We slotted in for the tuesday night session.And went down to book on the sunday afternoon.OMG what a great day,sitting on the terrace chillin to yourself and Martin Johnathan.Anyone visiting should check out this superb guitarist,at hoopers or the Steps bar.Back on... More

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