Tejo Bar — Restaurant in Lisbon

The place is cute in the heart of Alfama. The Italian waitress very nice and polite, later at night the singer was very good, nice, polite signing Brazilian song. However, the other waitress was so impolite and rude since the beginning, I asked is this the bar where Madonna came? She looked at me with disdain and did not answer. Honestly, I really didn’t care about it, I lived close to this place for years but I have never been, just went there because my Italian friend wanted to go there because of Madonna. I was talking with the singer because I am also from Brazil and I was singing and happy, when this other impolite waitress who was also from Brazil was saying I was talking too much, asking too much ( when the singer was asking suggestion) treating me bad in front of everybody when I was giving compliments to the singer. I said: let’s singing happy songs and she replied: if don’t you like go away. What? I am sorry I was enjoying all the songs because all of them were from my country. Anyway, horrible waitress: mood, impolite and even not could speak another language. The place is cute but with this kind of people working there, for sure I will never go back. The place has potential but they have to choose the staff better, people who works with public must be polite and friendly. I wish I could give more stars, but one is for the singer and the other for the Italian waitress. The Brazilian waitress deserves to learn how treat and respect people....

I visited this bar without any particular expectations, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by the unique entertainment it offered. The highlight of the evening was a talented musician who skillfully played the guitar while simultaneously creating trumpet-like sounds. It was truly impressive!

However, one aspect that bothered me a little was the bar's policy of not allowing patrons to talk to each other while the artists were performing. While I understand the intention of maintaining a focused atmosphere, it did hinder the socializing aspect of the evening.

They also had some interesting cultural practices that stood out. Rather than clapping hands, they encourage guests to rub their hands together, which adds a unique touch to the experience.

Additionally, it surprised me that filming or taking pictures was not allowed, which may disappoint those looking to capture memories. However, I can appreciate the bar's desire to maintain an intimate atmosphere and respect the artists' performances.

Overall, the offers a great experience for music enthusiasts. It's clear why it has become a favorite spot for the likes of Madonna. While it might not be the ideal place for socializing due to the no-talking policy during performances. Just remember, don't expect to strike up conversations or take pictures during the...

I will be totally honest in my overall experience. I came here without any idea or expectation, all I knew was that there was live music at this bar. Had I been more prepared I think I would have had a much better experience. For those planning to come here, keep these things in mind: this is not a bar with live music, this is a small music venue with local artists where you are able to purchase food and drinks - once the music begins, you do not carry on with your conversation as this disrupts the performance. There are also customs that are followed here - when the performance concludes, you show appreciation by rubbing your hands together rather than clapping. And for the love of god, unless you want to face an embarrassing encounter with one of the artists telling you to leave, do not take out your phone for photos or videos

Now that I covered the ground rules, let’s get to the actual music. WOW. Super authentic, unique, beautiful and a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a performance so improvised yet so in unison. I don’t know how to describe it but if you’re looking for a truly authentic experience then this humble space in Alfama is...