Restaurants and Nightlife in Funchal

Restaurants:

Cataloguing Funchal’s hundreds of restaurants is not an easy task! The city is packed full of them and offers everything from local eateries to five star gourmet fusion restaurants. Here, every single type of food is on offer from regional specialities to fresh fish and Italian to Chinese. A walk down any of the city’s streets will open up a whole host of possibilities for dining. From the old town to the Zona Velha, to the centre to the Marina it is impossible to leave your hotel without stumbling across at least ten different mouth-watering options for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Below are a few of the best-rated restaurants which cater for a wide variety of dining desires!

With many restaurants located in the Old Town, the Marina and the city centre it is impossible to go out in Funchal without finding something that catches your eye. Most are reasonably priced and display their menus outside. There are also ample opportunities to eat everything from Chinese and Indian to Pizzas and hamburgers, and any of these establishments locate themselves close to tourist centres, guesthouses and big hotels.

                                   

Also, for those wanting to dine with the locals, you can check out any of the restaurants on Rua da Carreira, Rua das Murças, Rua do Bispo, Rua Queimada de Cima or Rua Queimada de Baixo for an extremely reasonably prices and entertaining evening.

Fish and seafood restaurants in Funchal

Doca do Cavacos
Address: Rua Ponta da Cruz Piornais, 9000-103 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 762 057

Marisqueira o Barqueiro
Address: Rua Ponta Cruz C Com Centromar  21, 9004-516 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 761 229

Bar Amarelo
Address: Rua da carreira 187, 9000-042 Funchal,Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 961 798

Funchal Regional Specialities Restaurants

Restaurante Mozart
Address: Rua De Carlos No 50, 9060-051 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 215 580

O Tapassol
Address: 62 Rua Dom Carlos, 9050-041 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 225 023

Dos Combatentes
Address: Rua Ivens 1, 9000-046 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 221 388

O Portao
Address: Rua Portao De Sao Tiago, 9060-250 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 221 125

Five Star Restaurants in Funchal

Quinta Palmeira
Address: Avenida do Infante, 17-19, 9000-012, Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 221 814

Fora d’Água
Address: Ed. Océano Estrada Monumental Lido Park 9, 9000 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 766 992

Golden Gate Grand Café
Address: 21 Avenida Arriaga, 9000- 065 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 234 383

Casa Madeirense
Address: Estrada Monumental, 153, 9000-098 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 766 700

Nightlife:

As tourism has steadily increased in Funchal, so too have the options available for what to do when the sun goes down. Usually, nightlife is a lot quieter during the weekdays, but Funchal certainly comes alive on a Friday and Saturday. With bars playing live music, late-night cafes and bars, and a selection of nightclubs, things can get more than a little lively. Be careful though, clubs don’t usually get going until around 1am so it’s advisable to pace yourself if you plan to start drinking early. Below are a few popular bars, but a walk down any street in Funchal, from the East to the West to the city centre will reveal many more!

Café and Bars in Funchal

Café Fora d’oras
A nice mix of local’s and tourists in this watering hole, located in the lido area. They also serve lunch, dinner and host the occasional live band.

Address: Rua da Casa Branca, 9000-001 Funchal, Madeira island

White House Pub
Also located near to the Lido is the White House Pub. With a nice restaurant serving traditional cuisine and a large bar, it is the perfect place to unwind and watch the people strolling along in promenade.

Address: Rua Casa Branca 65, 9000-001 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 761 450

Moynihan’s
Madeira ’s only Irish bar is often frequented by British and Irish tourists. Expect a rowdy (and friendly!) crowd, reasonably priced drinks, live television sports and music late into the evening,

Address: Rua Imperatriz D. Amelia n: 101, 9000-020 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 098 093

Bar do Museu
Located in the city centre, inside Funchal’s wine museum, the Bar Do Museu is predominantly a wine bar, serving everything from local to international wines. There is something here for everyone, as prices range from affordable to expensive. You can also see wine in its various stages of fermentation set out around the bar.

Address: Avenida Arriaga, 28 , 9000-064 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 204 600

FX Bar
The FX Bar is a renowned live music venue in Funchal. It is a little on the expensive side, but has a very funky interior, a games room upstairs and plays excellent live music. There is also a club attached to the Bar and it can get pretty crowded at peak times. It also serves great food and everything from beer to cocktails, making it a great place to go for a great night out!

Address: Largo do Fontes 1 a 4, Avenida do Mar, 9000 Funchal, Madeira island
Telephone: +351 291 226 225

Nightclubs and discos in Funchal

Kool Klub Kafe
With its extremely stylish decor, its extensive cocktail list and its laid back dance and electro sounds, Kool Klub Kafe is one of Funchal’s premier lounge clubs, often attracting big crowds at the weekends it plays a diverse selection of music from Dance, electro and RnB.

Address: R. do Favilla 5, 9000 Funchal, Madeira island
Opening hours: 19:00 – 04:00

Chameleon Disco-Bar
Chameleon is well known in Funchal for its diverse sounds. A very large clubs with floors arranged over two levels and a beautiful chill-out terrace, the chameleon also has a very good cocktails list and serves snacks throughout the night. Music here can range from house to techno to eighties and electronica, as it a big hit with the trendy young locals.

Address: Rua Imperatriz Dona Amelia 119, Funchal, 9000-018, Madeira island
Opening Hours: 19:00 – 04:00

Copacobana
Located inside the casino, Copacobana is the island’s premier Latin-inspired club venue. With DJ’s mixing salsa and modern beats. There is also an impressive aerobics show that takes place on the dancefloor before the club night begins! Definitely check this one out for a night to remember!

Address: Casino DaMadeira , Avenida Do Infante, 9004-513 Funchal, \Madeira island
Opening Hours: 23:00 – 04:00

O Molhe
The name of this club means “the Pier” in Portuguese. This is one of the busiest nightclubs in Funchal, located inside the old fort in the harbour. A heady mix of locals and tourists mean that this club is rammed at the weekends. It’s really the place to be in Funchal and worth a visit for serious clubbers wanting a serious night out.

Address: Estrada da Pontinha 2, 9000-17 Funchal, Madeira island
Opening Hours: 24:00 – 06:00
Telephone: (+351) 925 492 962

Vespa’s
Vespa’s is another huge club in Funchal. This place has been drawing in the crowds for decades and plays host to big-named DJ’s at the weekends as well as local new talent. It also hosts live music acts and organises themed events throughout the summer months. Again, Vespa’s is another venue for serious clubbers as the music doesn’t stop till the sun comes up.

Address: Avenida Sá Carneiro 7, Funchal, 9000-017 Madeira island
Opening Hours: 24:00 – 06:00
Website: http://www.discotecavespas.com/eng/