Walking through the door is like going back in time. You walk inside and you are somewhere in the Portuguese countryside 20-30 years ago. This place represents the true “Taberna” feel that you can only experience in a local Portuguese bar, thus encompassing a constant smell of fried fish, dirty bathrooms, cheap local alcohol and an unmatchable hospitality.
It would be advisable not to eat anything here. You go to Mirita to drink in-between going somewhere. Often me and my friends joke that the bathrooms haven´t been cleaned since the dictatorship and that the smartest thing you could ever do would be to ask for a boiled egg and eat it in the bathroom, therefore boosting your immune system.
To drink you have the standard €0.5 mini, this is even cheaper than buying them in the supermarket which cost €0.52. Also try the “chiripiti” Portuguese firewater with honey. The house red and white are nothing special, but since it´s so cheap, give it a go if you feel like it. Also the coffee there is surprisingly good, “Café Cristina” the oldest Portuguese coffee, my personal favourite.
In front of “Mirita” there is a small fountain, there are also several benches where you can sit down, enjoy your drink. This is a local drinking spot where you experience true culture and you can drink as much as you want without worrying about the price. It is best to use this time machine, before or after dinner.
Address: Rua Mártires Liberdade 34, Porto
Timetable: 8:00-2:00 everyday
Phone: 222052953
Summary
This place represents the true “Taberna” feel that you can only experience in a local Portuguese bar, thus encompassing a constant smell of fried fish, dirty bathrooms, cheap local alcohol and an unmatchable hospitality.
