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Loucuras bar

Name: Loucuras bar
Address: Largo Amadeu Costa N 8, Viana do Castelo 4900-338 Portugal, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews

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Loucuras bar is a $$ international casual restaurant in Porto rated 5.0/5 by 1 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Loucuras bar sits in Viana do Castelo, a northern coastal city that doesn't see as many tourists as Porto or Lisbon but holds its own. The 5-star rating comes from a single review, so this is more a local favorite than a proven track record — judge accordingly when you visit. What you're getting is a bar, despite the "restaurant" tag floating around online. The address puts it on Largo Amadeu Costa, a small square in the center of town, which means it's walkable from the train station and close to the seafront. Viana do Castelo itself is worth a stop if you're moving between Porto and Galicia — the Santa Luzia basilica and the old town squares give you a few hours of solid walking. Come here for drinks, not a full meal plan. If the single reviewer loved it, there's probably something right about the pour or the crowd, but temper expectations until more data rolls in.

At a glance

Area: Porto
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: international
Dietary options: —

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