Macau F&B - Portal Wine Bar

Sa mga nagbabalak or mga gustong dumalaw ng Macau at sa mga nandito na kapareho din ng trip ko which is lumamon.. ^_^ Let me point you to the right direction.. charot! 

Saan ba masarap at swak sa budget kumain, uminom, or mag-buffet? Try ko halughugin ang Macau, Taipa, Cotai at Coloane.. Tara samahan niyo me!! :)

5 reasons why Portal Wine Bar is Awesome!

after work, not everyone rushes home to rest. Many of us look for exciting places to chill out and unwind before we hit the sack. I've been to this place more than a couple times and I can only say good things about it! Apart from the friendly smiles, hugs, kisses and hospitality of the staff, here are 5 reasons why Portal Wine Bar for me is just awesome!!!  :)

1. The Location. 

It is located in the streets of Old Taipa near Casas Museu da Taipa  (Houses Museum in Taipa), settling along the main street lighted by old european style street lamps. Taking a lazy walk here is like walking in a "sepia" filtered instagram photo. It is plain nostalgic. 

If you will be coming from the Rotunda side, you will notice that they do not have those flashy bar signs that attracts even a fish's attention. It says "PORTAL", as simple as that. No bright lights. No spot lights. So pay attention or you might think that it really doesn't exist. :) But if you are coming from Old Taipa, you will see a more welcoming sign that is obviously shouting that "Yup! This is your stop! Come in!".

2. The Setting. 

What I love about this place is that It is cozy, warm and friendly. It is not your typical bar where the music is too loud, the lighting is too dim, and everyone is shouting at each other. They also have a place for everyone. You can sit at the bar if you are alone and just wanna wash out the negative energies that you accumulated throughout the day with alcohol. You can bring a date for dinner and after dinner and after after dinner..^_^ . You can also bring your friends to chill or dine because they also have a place for groups. Isn't that amazing? :) The place is big enough too so even if there is a group celebrating a birthday on the other side and there is a couple being cozy in the other corner, they wouldn't get to each other's bubble. There is just a place and space for everyone here.

*Smoking is allowed inside the bar but you wouldn't get a hint that it is allowed cos it never smelled like a smoking area as far as i can remember. Also, some customers prefer to smoke outside even if the they are provided with ashtrays inside. :)* 

3. The Food and Spirits.

Though it is a wine bar, I rarely come here for the wine. I haven't even tried any wine here i think (I probably just don't remember - if you know what I mean). But if you are a wine lover, you might be excited to know that they offer at least 200 labels! But what keeps me coming back here every time are the awesome "eggs Benedict" I have ever tasted in Macau so far. It is indeed a quick fix to my annoying cravings. Yes! you read that right! They serve eggs Benedict and bacon and other breakfast meals at 9pm. Awesome right!? They also have other mouth watering treats on their new menu which they boasted last night when I went there (oops!). I tried the "chicken quesadilla" and I was not disappointed. I am now convinced that my toned abs will never happen. ^_^. They also have pizza, burgers and snacks to go along with the wide variety of cocktails, drinks and booze. So if you are bored with nuts and chips, or you are dragged along by your peers but you only drink juice or hot water, then this is the place to be.

 4. The Surprises!

Portal wine bar hosts many activities and events, from Zumba classes to dance auditions. They also have mini concerts, acoustic nights and videoke nights. My friends here also told me they have brazilian and salsa nights too. They also do private parties and exclusive gatherings. So do not be surprised if sometimes, they will not be able to accommodate walk-in guests (if they have been reserved). They announce schedules for such events and activities from time to time but I don't keep track. ^_^ What's nice is that, since they have different things to offer and if you are not familiar with their schedules, you will never really know what to expect when you get there. One time we went there on a Monday. What do you expect on a Monday? People (usually) don't go to bars on Monday.. but we did! We turned on the mic, turned up the music, played "karaoke" videos on youtube and poof! We sang our hearts out like we payed for the entire bar. ^_^ A few hours later, some couples came to dine, we switched to singing romantic songs... instantly, we became lounge singers. :) We are just not sure if ever those guests will come back after hearing our soulful voices :P.

5.  The Bill.

For me, this seals how awesome this place is. They give you the ambiance that you need for you feel relaxed. They provide you the booze to give you the kind of high you need. They even satisfy your gluttony. But but but!!! They do not ask for your entire paycheck! :) They do not even have a service charge yet they give you the best Filipino customer service without expecting any tip. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't tip at all!!! :) 100 Mop will go a long way here. Eggs Benedict can fill you up for 35 Mop which you can even share (if you are not to selfish like me). Drinks can start from as low as 10 Mop (for coffee added to all day breakfast meal). They have buy 1 take 1 on drinks during happy hours until 8pm~ 9pm-ish. They will give you free mixed nuts to munch too. And If you are lucky, you will even get a chance to see a mini concert or be entertained by a live band (acoustic or not) or dance along other guests just having fun! ^_^. Whether you are on a budget or on a splurge, there is a place for you here.


So ayan, di ako bayad para gawin to ah! But of course, since trip ko naman kumain at gumala at the same time, why not isama ko kayo diba? Basta enjoy pag dumalaw kayo dun... 

Stay happy! ^_^

Portal Wine Bar is located at Rua Direita Carlos Eugenio 86 Taipa, Macau

PS. idadagdag ko nalang yung pics mamaya... ^_^