By the Wine is a serious Portuguese wine specialist in Chiado run by the José Maria da Fonseca winery family. The wine list is the deepest Portuguese collection in Lisbon, around 250 Portuguese bottles covering every region, plus a small European layer.
The bartender-sommeliers explain each pour. The food is small Portuguese plates that pair thoughtfully with the wines. The bar functions as both an aperitivo destination and a serious wine dining venue.
The crowd is mid-thirties Lisbon wine enthusiasts and visiting wine tourists. Pair with the wider Lisbon wine scene for a complete evening.
