We wanted to experience Fado and had only managed to get to the Museu do Fado in Lisbon, so when we saw this just around the corner from our apartment in Porto, we booked an evening event.
The venue has an intimate feel but there is enough space for everyone, and it's a limited crowd. Also their manifest of 'all are welcome' is true, as there is no dress code, however I kept to smart shorts and a casual shirt as it was the early September '24 heatwave.
The staff are very helpful, and you receive a delicious glass of port wine when you arrive. There were bottles of water available upon request, but there is no bar as the venue wishes you to enjoy the experience without distractions, and to be honest you don't need anything more once the performances start.
There were two performances, the lady in the photo, used as the header for the club on here with the silver shawl was first. I don't speak Portuguese but she had me at song number two! My eyes welled up at her first number, and tears ran down my face with her second song.
The second performer was equally as good, facially expressive with his performances which summed up Fado to me.
Also both the guitar and guitarra players blew us away, so it was definitely an emotive hour, and a worthwhile experience.