5 editor picks in Funchal.
5 wine bar places in Funchal we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Funchal | Wine Bar across every city.
UVA is the rooftop restaurant and wine bar at The Vine in Funchal, where chef Thomas Faudry runs a farm-to-table Madeiran line above the harbour.
OrderA glass of Madeira with the daily plate, at the rooftop rail.
TipDinner Tuesday to Saturday, and the rooftop is worth arriving early for at sunset.
Blandy's Wine Lodge ages Madeira by the canteiro method on Avenida Arriaga, where over 650 barrels and vats rest above the street in the family lodge.
TipGuided tours run seven days a week in five languages. English has the most departures, so check the timetable before fixing a time for the others.
H.M. Borges has bottled Madeira since 1877 and worked from its Rua 31 de Janeiro building since 1924, running guided cellar tours and tastings from the adega.
TipThe house publishes no fixed tasting-room schedule. Visits are customised, so email or call ahead rather than turning up.
UVA is the rooftop restaurant and wine bar at The Vine in Funchal, where chef Thomas Faudry runs a farm-to-table Madeiran line above the harbour.
TipDinner Tuesday to Saturday, and the rooftop is worth arriving early for at sunset.
H.M. Borges has bottled Madeira since 1877 and worked from its Rua 31 de Janeiro building since 1924, running guided cellar tours and tastings from the adega.
OrderA Colheita or Frasqueira poured in the guided cellar tasting, booked in advance.
TipThe house publishes no fixed tasting-room schedule. Visits are customised, so email or call ahead rather than turning up.
Day trip · 4 hours
Create Unforgettable Memories: Private Swing Special Place with Wine and Fruits in a 4x4 Jeep Tour
Day trip · 8 hours
Sample the fine wines of Madeira on a full-day tasting tour from Funchal and learn about the island's wine industry and delicious food. Stop at a selection of wineries...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Sample some local Madeira fortified wine. Visit Funchal market with all its colors. Head to Monte for the toboggan ride. Visit Câmara de Lobos, the fishing village.
