Situated in Finsbury Avenue Square, Bar Douro brings authentic Portuguese food and wine to the heart of the City. Our elegant and comfortable dining space is adorned with blue and white azulejo tiles, a perfect setting for business meetings, intimate dinners and after work drinks. Sit at the counter and marvel at the chef's creations from the open kitchen, or relax al fresco on our covered, heated terrace; a Portuguese oasis in the City.
Sharing the spirit of Portugal with the UK through honest food, characterful wines and the celebration of cultural stories.
We are excited to announce the return of our Chef Series with a special dinner hosted by Nuno Castro of Fava Tonka. For £80 per person, enjoy a five-course tasting menu that redefines Portuguese vegetarian cuisine. Chef Nuno Castro has revolutionised vegetarian dining in Portugal with his plant-based approach, rooted in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a near-zero waste philosophy. His restaurant, Fava Tonka, is one of Portugal’s most exciting culinary destinations, blending innovation and sustainability. Dedicated to respecting nature’s cycles, Castro creates dishes that are both artful and environmentally conscious.
Menu
Bar Douro City's menu was last updated 2025-03-26.
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Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
City of London
Great for outdoor dining
Review summary
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Bar Douro City offers a delightful taste of authentic Portuguese cuisine with "great food, service, and wine." Known for its "buzzy atmosphere" and "efficient, friendly service," it's perfect for sharing small plates like "bacalhau hash" and "octopus salad." Despite some concerns about portion size and price, the overall dining experience is highly recommended for its "fabulous location" and "great ambiance." Whether for a business lunch or a casual dinner, Bar Douro City promises a "wonderful experience" that transports diners to Portugal.
733 Reviews
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Daniel VIP
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 4
Really disappointed with the last visit. Food was not up to the usual standards and a final bill of £150. Disappointing that wines are not available and not mention on arrival. Both options requested, that were a bit cheaper, and none available.
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Jo
London12 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 4
We were given a table at the back, which was fine, but a bit quiet to start with. Food was great, except the rabbit which was a bit tough. I was expecting better overall, but nothing I can put my finger on. Bit average.
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Amanda
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great wine selection, food was good and service was quick and helpful. Good date night spot. There is ongoing construction outside the venue, so a table inside might be better for ambiance.
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Jennifer
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
As always the City Bar Duoro team were excellent. Prompt, friendly, efficient and delicious :)
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Richard
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Just really good, great food reasonably priced attentive waiting team.
Will be returning
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SteveG
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food and service.
The range of small dishes was excellent, I particularly enjoyed the steak and the prawns.
Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 March 2025
Hi Steve,
We are so pleased to hear that you loved the food and in particular the Gambas and Steak! We cannot wait to see you back at Bar Douro to sample more of the menu and the new dishes that are on their way.
The Bar Douro Team
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Antonio
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 1
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 3
The food is good, but to expensive for very small portions
Bar Douro CityResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi Antonio,
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear that you felt you didn’t receive great value during your visit to Bar Douro. We take great pride in showcasing the best of Portuguese cuisine, carefully sourcing our ingredients—such as bacalhau, alheira, and pata negra ham—directly from producers across Portugal, cutting out the middleman to ensure both exceptional quality and value.
The Bar Douro Team
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Lucas
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food and service. I Will definitely come back
Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 March 2025
Hi Lucas,
Thank you so much for the excellent feedback! We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience at Bar Douro City. We strive to create a unique, quality dining experience for all of our guests and are thrilled that you had such a positive experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon!
The Bar Douro Team
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Petro
Cambridge1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Sometimes you have 'one of those meals'.... this was one of them. Had the set menu, which had everything from the menu that interested me, and was not disappointed. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would go back again and have the same again too!
Bar Douro CityResponded on 25 February 2025
Hi Petro,
Thank you very much for the positive review. It was great to welcome you! We look forward to seeing you again soon to discover more of Portugal’s regions, flavours and wonderful native grape varieties.
The Bar Douro Team
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Lina
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is a lovely place in an beautiful quiet area. The Bar Douro is a very traditional Portuguese looking bar with a touch of exquisite. The service is amazing, they are always ensuring we have everything we need and want, without bothering us. They are polite and friendly. The food is proper Portuguese, they are petiscos (small plates, tapas) and one is tastier than the other. The wine is delicious. I definitely recommend this place.
Bar Douro CityResponded on 25 February 2025
Hi Lina,
Thank you so much for the excellent feedback! We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience at Bar Douro City. We strive to create a unique, quality dining experience for all of our guests and are thrilled that you had such a positive experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon!
The Bar Douro Team
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FAQs
Bar Douro City is rated 4.6 stars by 733 OpenTable diners.
Bar Douro City does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
