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📍 The Old Tavern
The Old Tavern is a tavern located in the old town. Although the decoration is not classy with other restaurants, it is friendly to the people and the local design makes you feel more comfortable. The quality of the food here is very high, which is why we visited here twice in just 2 days. The friendly staff will introduce the menu to each table, and only provide a selection of one type of wine for us to match with the most suitable wine in advance.
🍴 Sangria
When visiting Portugal, be sure to order authentic Sangria (Sangria), made by adding sliced fruit and orange juice/brandy to red wine. I've tried many fruity or too strong flavors in Spain or the UK before, and this glass of sangria was just right!
We ordered 3 different dishes to try. We didn't expect to use a wooden board to serve the three dishes at the same time. The garnish plate was very exquisite. At first, we thought every one would be a small plate like a Spanish tapas, but we didn't expect every serving to be the size of the main course!
🍴 Mackerel Bread with grilled mackerel bread (€7)
The first dish reminds me of Italian bruschettas. A thin layer of honey on top of the crunchy bread slices is very layered with rocket and onions, neutralizing the flavor of mackerel. The sweet and sour taste is perfect as an appetizer!
🍴 Portuguese beef Portuguese beef (€8)
The second dish was soft and very tasty, and I felt like it had been cooked for a long time. I was a little surprised that the meat quality was different from the beef I ate on weekdays. The saltiness of the sauce is also suitable as a seasoning for bread.
🍴 Octopus fried octopus (€15)
Octopus is one of the most commonly found fish in Portuguese waters. Since the ocean is only a few minutes' walk from the restaurant, the seafood here is particularly fresh. The octopus is tender and ripe, and I don't feel like eating it in the UK on weekdays. The side is topped with a sweet and sour salad, so you won't feel hungry even after a meal.
🍴 Stewed Pork (€7) + Clams with Clams (€18)
We tried the other two dishes the next day. The pork was as soft as the beef the day before, and it was even more melt-in-your-mouth. Clams are one of the most commonly found seafood in the region, and they are also highly recommended by our tour guide. Due to the high salinity of Portuguese waters, clams here have a natural saltiness compared to other regions. Simple with slightly sour garlic juice and lemon juice, it is already very tasty.
🍴 Double Concentrated Coffee Double Espresso
Milk coffee is not served in the restaurant, but the concentrated coffee here has a rich flavor, so you can try it out. All in all, this Portuguese bistro is one of the top Faro restaurants in my mind. The service and food quality are impeccable, so it's worth a try when visiting Faro!
How do I get to The Old Tavern?
💡 Address: Largo D. Afonso III nº11, 8,000-167 Faro, Portugal (Google map request)Click here)
💡 Transportation:Airline ticket price / European train prices
💡 Business hours: 11AM-11PM
