Eat in Praça da República, Braga

Cafe Vianna

• ★ 4.4
• Café
• €

Order Galão and a slice of Margaride sponge cake

Founded in 1858 by Manuel José da Cunha Vianna, where Eça de Queirós once held court. The ornate ceiling and arcade terrace face Praça da República.

Cafe Astoria

• ★ 4.1
• Café
• €

Order Espresso and tosta mista at the bar

A second grand dame of Praça da República, in operation since 1928 with four distinct room environments ranging from formal salon to breezy terrace.

Cafe Vianna Esplanada

• ★ 4.3
• Café
• €

Order Galão and afternoon pastry in the square sun

The outdoor esplanada of Cafe Vianna extends onto the Praça da República paving stones in Braga, with galão and pastry service through the afternoon sun.

Insolito Bar

• ★ 3.8
• Cocktail bar
• €€€

A late-night bar on Avenida Central that keeps the kitchen running until 04:00, making it the default last-stop option for night-shift workers.

Cafe Vianna Bar

• ★ 4.2
• Cocktail bar
• €€€

The 1858 Cafe Vianna operates as a bar in the evenings, serving wine, beer and cocktails under the same arcade that has hosted Braga's public life.

Insolito

• ★ 3.9
• €

A late-night venue on Avenida Central that runs DJ sets and student nights until 04:00, open every night of the week and one of the few clubs in central Braga.