AMO Brewery — Restaurant in Lisbon

So I popped along to the brewery last night to check Mr. Bird and Tropical Beats drop some tunes and it was lovely evening. The bar looks more like a backyard shebeen having been thrown together haphazardly but functionally in the very limited space available which just adds to the quirky charm of the space.

Where things are done properly though is in the brewing process - the beer is unfailingly great. I've now tried three different ales and top marks for all three and joy of joys there is not an IPA in sight - a serious blessing in the IPA obsessed craft artisanal brewing world.

Beers are €2 a glass on draft and there were also some tasty looking baked goods on offer as well to soak up some of the beer if necessary. The staff were super friendly and helpful, offering tasting of different brews if you are unsure what to try and nice conversation during and after you have made your choice. They also rely on volunteers to help in all aspects of the brewing and manufacturing process so I've volunteered to lend a hand and learn a bit about the brewing process.

This spot is well off the beaten track and very aesthetically unpleasing but full of charm and character, I can't recommend it highly...

A very unique experience! The brewery is a bit hard to find as it is in a residential area and looks like just another house amongst many, however, you can recognize the broomstick (?) That's hung outside. They put some benches and tables on the sidewalk to sit and enjoy the beers. Most people there seemed to know each other but were also happy to talk with us which made for a enjoyable evening. The owner was also present.

The beers itself are very tasty and fairly unique. They are quite cheap for microbrewery prizes (2 euros for a tap beer, 2.5 for a bottle) too.

It is a nice brewery to combine with a trip to the LX brewery nearby (10 min walking or so). Definitely recommended if you enjoy...

I really enjoy beer, especially from small and local places with some flavor. I was browsing breweries in Lisbon preparing for a 28-hour layover. So glad I went to AMO while walking the city - all of the other positive reviews are accurate. It's a tiny place in a residential neighborhood (not in the tourist district) with a dozen or so distinct brews from across the spectrum (IPAs to stouts, and in between). I enjoyed several along with a freshly baked pretzel, and took the owner (not pictured) up on her offer for a tour of the brewery itself which was smaller than an American-sized living room. These are the best places to visit, and I can't wait to...