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Cervejaria Trindade
Review
About
The Trindade Beer Hall, the oldest and most beautiful beer hall in Portugal, was created in 1836, in the space which had, since the 13th century been occupied the Santissima Trindade Convent. In what used to be the monk's refectory, amongst the 19th century painted tile panels, the exceptionally good beer, and the best dishes of traditional Portuguese Cuisine and the freshest of seafood, you will discover why our costumers feel so well looked after at Trindade.
Features
CUISINES
Seafood, European, Portuguese, Soups
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Chiado & Carmo
Menu
Is this an ice cream shop?
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Hours
Open until 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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3.5
4,047 reviews
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884
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João Carvalho
Alenquer147 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
For those who appreciate history and respect the past, the grandeur of the building is impressive and the recent works to requalify the space, after more than a year of closure, have added value to the richness of both the rooms and the decorative panels, maintaining the history and adding “ Portuguese sidewalk”, on the walls, in different geometries. The space of the convent's former cloister is now visible and adds yet another usufruct, sober, sheltered and, certainly, much sought after in hot weather. The imperial one is Sagres, without anything pointing out to it, but Trindade created three crafts of different types – lager, pale ale and wheat – which aim to adapt to the two main “leitmotives” of the menu – steaks and seafood. Other options deserve careful attention, but this passing lunch was among the first. After stimulating the palate with thin slices of wheat and barbarella bread, which dispensed with the butter, but made full use of the olive oil, smooth and aromatic (funny the detail of the olive trees transplanted between the tables, making the connection...) , followed by the house croquettes, warm, finely shredded meat, perfectly accompanied by the old mustard that was served. Once the stimulus was done, the empty steak came, tender, perfectly cooked, and “its” sauce, of unctuous goodness. and some acidity, added by chef Alexandre Silva, responsible for the “touches” on the post-reopening menu, which cuts the fat and adds freshness, making the structure more interesting. They were garnished with the traditional fried potatoes on sticks (pre-frozen), crispy, dry, holding up well to being soaked in the frying pan, and the egg on top of the order, fulfilling its role. There were also well-sautéed vegetables, allowing the flavors of each of them to be perceived – pumpkin, courgette and red onion – in the involvement of olive oil and garlic. The wines displayed on the shelves scattered around the room are eye-popping, but tradition asked us to stick, and rightly so, with the white Sagres mentioned above. The biggest surprise came at dessert with the bacon from heaven as expected, but with a beer pudding with an appearance and texture close to Abade de Priscos (the second one is lighter), but with the flavor of black beer as discreet as it is strong, the reminiscent of traditional pastries. He plated it with small citrus segments – lime, orange and grapefruit – with the intention of challenging the framework of convent gems, but, as we were in the refectory of an old convent, there wasn't much need... At lunch on a Tuesday At the end of April, I expected to find the house more composed, let alone with the thousands of tourists wandering through the adjacent streets and alleys, but, certainly, this scenario will tend to be more frequent. And it is justified. For the space, the history, the steaks, the beer… and the rest.
Written May 1, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
Olá João! Muito obrigado pelas palavras! Esperamos voltar a vê-lo em breve! Obrigado
Written May 3, 2024
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CharlieCB
Swindon811 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
We were looking for somewhere to have lunch and initially thought we would sit at one of the tables outside Trinidade. However we were asked if we would like to eat in the Terrace and we were so glad to see the inside of the restaurant, which is pretty amazing to look at and to eat in the terrace which was a very pleasant space.
The service was variable, with extremes from a little pushy, to a lack of attention, with some being good.
We were brought the bread and croquettes, which were nice, but at €8 for couverts, a little on the high side. Followed by Codfish for my wife and Tenderloin steal for me. She felt the codfish was a little salty and bony. My steak was pretty good and we enjoyed the vegetables. We had sangria and water. Overall the cost was about €87 but the suggested tip added was only 5% which in our experience, certainly in other locations, seems on the low side.
On balance I would like to have given 3.5, but will edge it up due to the interesting decor and pleasant location.
Written April 21, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
Hello Charlie. Thank you for your feedback, we hope to see you again soon!
Written April 23, 2024
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M C
Lisbon26 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
The service is very friendly and generally efficient.
The chief is tireless - very friendly and professional. I hope it will be valued accordingly.
Steaks (both flat and empty) are good and served at the requested point. The fries this time didn’t look so “housey”.
Wine prices are still standing, but they follow the trend of exponential increase that is taking place in Lisbon.
It is a pity they have taken the Tatar from the letter - it was magnificent.
It is a good option for those with little imagination - it is a classic, does not surprise, but also does not disappoint.
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Written July 4, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
Olá, Mafalda. Obrigado pelas suas palavras! Esperamos voltar a vê-la novamente!
Written July 9, 2024
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DotsGirl2
Vancouver620 contributions
Feb 2025 • friends
We went here to check out the inside of the restaurant and to have a hot drink. We sat inside the bar area as we were only having drinks. Fair enough. My friend wanted a cafe latte. The said they couldn’t do that but she could have a coffee with milk, which was less expensive then the cafe latte. When we went to pay they charged her for the more expensive cafe latte. When she questioned it they insisted that it was correct. It wasn’t a lot of money but it was poor customer service. To make matters worse the coffee with milk was coffee with cold milk in it which wasn’t very good
Written February 28, 2025
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Rolf C
Zurich6 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
Restaurant visit on 10 August 2024
For our last evening in Lisbon we had chosen the restaurant Cervejaria Trindade, hoping to end our holiday with a nice memory. Unfortunately, our expectations were not met, on the contrary, we were very disappointed. Even the service of the entire staff was very unfriendly. In my opinion, these were not local, that is, Portuguese personnel. But that's just a guess of mine. The food was simply put on the table without comment, which we found very rude. Besides, we didn't like the food at all. The wine we ordered was way too warm and the bread we got was dry. The only bright spot in this restaurant was a young waiter named Weverton, who brought us the water and unlike the other waiters was very accommodating and friendly, while the other waiters seemed rather unfriendly to arrogant.
Disappointingly, we left the restaurant we had chosen at the end of our holiday in Lisbon with a bitter taste, both in terms of service and quality of food.
Rolf
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Written August 13, 2024
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Beatrice R
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • couples
Nice location, terrible, poor quality food. Very distracted staff. We had to ask three times for a bottle of water (which arrived after 20 minutes hot). As a main course we ordered two fillets with two distinct cooking methods and to recognize the cooking, the kitchen placed 1 chip on top of the meat. The filet was topped with a full garlic sauce. In total we spent 110 euros with two glasses of wine. Not recommended!
Written January 2, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
Hello. We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comment caught our attention, so we ask that you send us an email to ct.chiado@cervejariatrindade.pt. Thanks
Written January 4, 2024
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Mª José L
1 contribution
May 2024 • friends
Some dishes like the cod a Bras were good as always. I ordered sea bass and it was poorly thawed and poorly cooked, unpresentable.
When paying, they don't tell you that they have already charged 5% for the service, so you add it and give them the loropinana twice. Be very careful, they are smart
Written May 19, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
Hola M José! Lamentamos que su experiencia no cumpliera con sus expectativas. Su comentario nos llamó la atención, por lo que le pedimos que nos envíe un correo electrónico a ct.chiado@cervejariatrindade.pt. Gracias
Written May 22, 2024
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Lex
Amsterdam239 contributions
May 2024 • solo
The place was recommended to me by the concierge of my hotel, when I asked for "local experience".
To start, the interior is lovely and very instagrammable. Looking at my experience further, I had to probably stop at taking the photos and leaving.
The food is a tired version of Portuguese cuisine. So tired in fact, that the chef doesn't even try to bring an unusual twist to it to interest the foodies.
The personnel feels tired of their work, and occasional forced smiles do not make the service look better. My waiter took 2 mistakes in my orders, and then he charged me the check amount with tips without explaining the tip system in Portugal.
Verdict: never again. Tourist trap at its best.
Written July 3, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comment caught our attention, so we ask that you send us an email to ct.chiado@cervejariatrindade.pt. Thank you.
Written July 9, 2024
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Stantheman
Lisbon118 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
We came here first time back in 2016 and I had a good memory. We moved to Portugal in 2020 and after 4 years living in Portugal we decided to try it again and enjoy some portuguese food in this emblematic place.
Unfortunately for locals, residents and non residents, it has turned into a tourist trap. Portions are scarce and overpriced. We were two adults and a 3yo boy. We ordered “Pica Pau” and a “fraldinha”. The picapau is more likely to be considered as a starter dish in any portuguese restaurant, but for 25€ we thought we would get a big and delicious portion of meat with sauce.. wrong. It is a dish full of pickles and 5-6 small chunks of meat. In other restaurants this would be 10-12 € max.
Fraldinha was also dissapointing, 22€ for a small piece of meat. Well cooked, but scarce. It is served iwith a side dish but still, not a satisfying value for the money.
In total, we had 3 croquetes, a small plate with olive oil, bread, two beers, one 1L water and the two dishes above mentioned, 71€. They even asked for a tip or “gratification” of 5%, which would make it 75€ but we did not agree with it. Service was good, our waiter was Caio Amaral and he was very friendly and professional. But the we were kind of hungry.
We know in USA 35$ per person for a meal like this is completely normal, but in Portugal you can find many more places with a better value for the money.
Taking into account we didn’t have wine, nor desserts, nor coffee, we felt tricked.
Conclusion, an emblematic tourist trap.
Written January 27, 2025
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Gestão Restaurante
We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comment has been brought to our attention. Thank you.
Written February 14, 2025
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Olga e Fabrizio
Macerata64 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
We highly recommend this restaurant, although calling it that is simplistic, we immediately felt at home, welcomed with professionalism but also extreme kindness. Amazing location , a recently renovated former monastery, combines tradition with modern design. High quality food and very plentiful, the freshest fish. In the meantime they pampered us with meat and mustard croquettes and an exquisite bread with extra virgin olive oil. Very attentive to the service, they changed our dishes numerous times. A special mention to the staff, very knowledgeable but also very kind, and to the manager Vincenzo Taggio who explained enthusiastically the philosophy of the place and the high quality of food, a really special person. Exceptional value for money. We will definitely return to Lisbon and will definitely return here. Thank you.
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Written February 25, 2025
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Ovidio C
Madrid53 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
I have been to Lisbon several times and on few occasions I have eaten very well, perhaps by choosing restaurants that are too “touristy”.
I found this restaurant by chance, walking through Chiado, and it caught my attention for its aesthetics and good atmosphere.
Located in what was an old convent, it still maintains its high vaults and decorates its walls with beautiful Portuguese tile murals.
The food is downright delicious.
To start, a good zapateira (sea ox), a bras cod, so typical in Portuguese cuisine, abundant and just right, and some spicy garlic prawns.
The fish and seafood soup is very rich and creamy, and the fried horse mackerels are surprising, accompanied by excellent tomato rice.
Just one detail that I didn't like: the price of wine by the glass, too high... One piece of advice, order it by the bottle, you will save a lot of money.
In short, a highly recommended restaurant and of higher quality than the typical tourist ones that proliferate in the center of Lisbon.
Written January 10, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
¡Hola! Agradecemos su comentario. Esperemos volver a verlo pronto.
Written January 11, 2024
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Pierinna N
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • family
I was 6/ 7 years ago with my husband, before the reform. This time I was traveling with my mother and remembered this good quality and good price restaurant, so I decided to take my mother for that reason. When we arrived we saw the change but we still saw it well. We ordered a beer and an Aperol to drink, and to eat a clam casserole and fish dish of the day. Our surprise came when the fish dish arrived and it was just a steak the size of my hand. The fish was nothing otherworldly, it was a fillet of sea bass for 26 € and garnish a salad. I definitely do not recommend it, in Lisbon there are many restaurants where you eat very well and at a normal, adequate or even cheaper price than this. Too bad.
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Written July 1, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comment caught our attention, so we ask that you send us an email to ct.chiado@cervejariatrindade.pt. Thank you.
Written July 2, 2024
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Christina
Volos90 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
Beautiful place, average food. The restaurant and the waiters' routine was too formal, contradicting to the touristic atmosphere, behavior and dressing. If someone is not interested in seafood, they would rather not visit, as the options for meat are limited. The stake with the Trindade sauce was nice, but nothing special.
Written November 15, 2023
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Gestão Restaurante
Hello Ctsergoula, Thank you for your feedback, which is important to us and which we will take into consideration. We hope to see you soon!
Written November 16, 2023
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Martin H
Hoersholm Municipality1181 contributions
Nov 2024 • business
We were a big party where there were first some snacks and then we could choose between 3
Main dishes and finally a dessert.
The room is large and noisy and I have to say that the snacks were intetsigent - my steak was roasted without any taste and neither could the lunken pommes frites save anything. My neighbor's fish was completely roasted and almost uneatable... and it applied to everyone at the table with the same dishes.
A really dull and bad food experience.
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Written November 20, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comment has been brought to our attention, so please send us an email to ct.chiado@cervejariatrindade.pt. Thank you.
Written November 25, 2024
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lamdue
175 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
We came to meet her a few years ago, but they have exploited tourism to such an extent to take away the good that they had from the menu, which was rice. Now everything they have is too normal for the shambles you pay. It's not worth it, really, you pay for the place. You don't pay for service, you don't pay for food, you don't pay for drink, you don't pay for anything else. In short, there are a thousand better Portuguese home-cooked food places that you pay a third and eat 10 times better
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Written December 7, 2024
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Gestão Restaurante
We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comment has been brought to our attention, so please send us an email to ct.chiado@cervejariatrindade.pt. Thank you.
Written December 12, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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