Porto PORTUGAL

Lisbon's little sister may not be as reputed as the country's capital, but it certainly holds its weight with the cool cats in its stunning coastlines, elegant architecture, design-worthy hotels and a buzzing restaurant scene.

Euskalduna Studio

Count yourself lucky if you manage to snag a table at this one-Michelinstarred restaurant, where chef Vasco Coelho Santos showcases a global cuisine with Portuguese accents. Expect a smorgasbord of seafood delights, including amberjack, monkfish, tuna, prawn and octopus. Once a testing space for culinary ideas and newfangled techniques, the intimate restaurant now houses 16 seats, eight counter seats overlooking the kitchen, and two tables. The oyster pancake will be your new favourite as it sets off many sensory pleasures in its excellent mastery of flavour and texture.

The Royal Cocktail Club

Nestled in a quiet street corner, The Royal Cocktail Club is the embodiment of somebody’s beloved, return-every-Friday-night type of bar. It is uncompromising on the quality of its cocktails, with Neverland—which transports you back to your childhood with that beautifully toasted marshmallow on top—and San Juan being hot favourites. Coupled with old-timey jazz playing in the background, this is the optimum spot for a memorable night out.

São Bento Railway Station