Such a cool setting for an alternative port tasting. This was our first stop on a little port crawl we were doing ourselves and we were greeted here by the loveliest host - as soon as we let her know we hadn’t a clue about port she spared no breath in explaining how it works and tips and tricks. All of the art work in the venue is funky and retro and you can have a browse around while waiting for your port tasters to be ready. All excellently priced - I bought earrings and two tasting sets and it only cost €16 and the chats without host were free and really nice. We will send friends here for sure ! It’s in the heart of Gaia so one to put on the list

What a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon in Gaia. We meandered through the gallery and admired the arts and crafts, then sat down for a couple of flights of port paired with a delicious cheese board. Maria directed us to the varieties she thought we would enjoy and we were not disappointed. The items in the gallery are beautiful and unique. They're a great alternative to the mass produced stuff in the souvenir shops and they support local artisans. One of the highlights of our trip to Porto

An "alternative" little gallery, set in an old warehouse in the heart of "port-land". We went for the port tasting and found a welcoming host and a fine sample of ports and cheeses. We chose the "basic" and "advanced" selections to share, along with two rustic cheeses from northern Portugal, tastefully presented. Our six ports, with the cheese cost approx 16 euros. We then browsed among the ethnic craft items, created by unassuming local arists and craftspersons, and bought presents for the family. Difficult to find but do persevere - such a friendly, welcoming ambience, as with so much of Porto.

We stopped in this place on the way back from Taylor’s and if was by far our best experience so far in Porto. Two flights for less than 16 euros and an excellent host. We talked for hours, learning about port, and Portugal in general. If you want something interesting, off the beaten path… this is your place.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place. What a find. Such a cute store full of fun and interesting items. We also stopped there for a glass of port, some cheese, bread and olives. All so good and a great price. Loved our experience there! Highly recommend.

This little art shop is full of quirky and interesting items with friendly staff on hand to tell you more about them. Also, and perhaps the thing we most enjoyed was relaxing in the little cafe/tasting area and having a few nice glasses of wine and some roasted sausage (a specialty and entertaining to watch it cooked in front of you). The owner/manager Jorge was really passionate about the products and gave us lots of useful tips about places to visit in Vila Nova de Gaia and in the Douro Valley where we were heading next. A fun and different experience. Would recommend a visit to anyone.

Stumbled across this place on the way from The Yeatman to the waters edge. Very much an arty co-operative with such lovely people and more crafts than art but don't let that deter you. Small producers provide the café with local cheese, meat and they have the 'Niepoort' seal of approval - everything delicious!! The staff were so lovely and very interactive - definitely a little gem hidden away but worth exploring

I love this artists cooperative. They are so warm and nice to their guests. We left one hour after their actual opening times which was great because we weren't pushed out, we could stay as long as we wanted. They have nice design objects and arts and they have Nieeport port whines in great design bottles. I'll buy one when they are available in Germany. Thanks for the great evening! Keep up the great work!

Great Idea. Art in a space we can drink some fantastic wine. Having space for artists to work is also a very original idea that should work nicely. Very friendly staff and Strongly recommend the tasting of Port Wine.

Forget all the fancy, touristic, overpriced and often dull tasteries in Gaia (that close already around 5/6 pm) and neglect all the street signs leading you there. Go to this place! An art-based gallery that, aside from the art of various upcoming artists, also provides a small scale of ports from Niepoort. But here you get an incredible warm welcome from the host Ana, who tells you everything from how some art is related to the ports to things like how the place is established. My girl and I felt really welcome and we were even showed around the place in the back where the artists work! Not to forget that the place closes at 8 pm and we left at 9 pm. She was open for us 1 hour more, to provide us an amazing evening, share our stories and enjoy the vibe, all while having beautiful, special but foremost tasting ports. Great spot, amazing host and superb find for those who don't like unwelcoming and commercial port tasteries. Kind Regards, Bart & Anna, Holanda