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Bar Douro City, London, London

Bar Douro City

4.6
4.6
547 Reviews
£26 to £40
Portuguese
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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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7378 0524 x2
  • Website
    https://www.bardouro.co.uk/city
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
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What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • City of London

    Great for fine wines

  • City of London

    Great for outdoor dining

547 Reviews

  1. BrendaB

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food: tasty and interesting; Team: very hospitable and knowledgeable; Ambiance: a bit noisy on a Thursday evening getting close to Christmas but very vibrant.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant which I’ve been to many times. The food is authentic, well priced and most importantly, tasty!

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  3. JohnC

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience4
    Too expensive for the size of the portions. Will not come back.

    Bar Douro CityResponded 3 days ago

    Hi John, Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We're also sorry to hear that you felt you didn't receive great value during your visit to Bar Douro. We take great pride in offering our customers the best of Portuguese cuisine, carefully sourcing our ingredients, including bacalhau, alheira, and pata negra ham, directly from producers across Portugal, skipping the middleman and ensuring exceptional quality and value. The Bar Douro Team

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  4. JohnS

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the meal, but a little too pricey for us in future. I would recommend, but with a proviso that they had deep pockets.

    Bar Douro CityResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We're also sorry to hear that you felt you didn't receive great value during your visit to Bar Douro. We take great pride in offering our customers the best of Portuguese cuisine, carefully sourcing our ingredients, including bacalhau, alheira, and pata negra ham, directly from producers across Portugal, skipping the middleman and ensuring exceptional quality and value. The Bar Douro Team

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  5. Marin

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exquisite, and the service was prompt and friendly. The wines are overpriced.

    Bar Douro CityResponded 3 days ago

    Hi Marin, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We're also sorry to hear that you felt you didn't receive great value on the wines. We take great pride in offering the best of Portuguese wine directly from producers across Portugal, skipping the middleman and ensuring exceptional quality and value. The Bar Douro Team

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  6. ianj

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at the city restaurant and it was as good as the other one. Highly recommend

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 14 November 2023

    Hi Ian, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you have visited Bar Douro multiple times and consistently enjoyed our food and service. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  7. JCSousa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    1st time very nice experience, well prepared food, good Portuguese representation Thank you

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 14 November 2023

    Hi JC, 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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  8. Patricia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had mostly vegetarian dishes which were perfect but the only fish dish we had , salt cod fritters, were stodgy and bland.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 14 November 2023

    Hi Patricia, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. I regret to hear that you were disappointed with the salt cod fritter and that the food was not up to our usual standards. We are very proud of our dishes which we have worked hard to develop, always using high quality, fresh produce. The Bar Douro Team

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  9. LauraC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, well presented and the service impeccable. Highly recommended!!!

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 14 November 2023

    Hi Laura, Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted that you found our food delicious, well presented and enjoyed impeccable service. We strive for excellence and are thrilled to receive such a great review from you. The Bar Douro Team

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  10. LeeG

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was an enjoyable business lunch and nice food and good value

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 14 November 2023

    Hi Lee, We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  11. Paul

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very recomendable. We had a lovely lunch. We will repeat for sure.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 14 November 2023

    Hi Paul, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  12. Jimbo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food especially the special sea bream. Little bit of a cold breeze from a slow automatic door mechanism. Otherwise great service, not bothersome but always ready when looked for. Would recommend to friends and family.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Jimbo, We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  13. RutaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, wide wine selection. Great ambience for an intimate dinning experience. Would certainly recommend!

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Ruta, 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 City Team

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  14. KathC

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful restaurant with a friendly, buzzy atmosphere which was very welcoming on a damp Saturday evening.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Kath, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  15. FernandoG

    London

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food and good service! A bit noisy if you want to have a nice chat but apart from that all good...

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Fernando, We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  16. EmmaF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant, friendly service and great food! Sitting at the counter was nice, the chefs were welcoming and offered great input in menu choices. The prawns were our favourite!

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Emma, We are so pleased to hear that you loved the food and in particular the Gambas! 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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  17. MelV

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great greeting from staff on arrival, friendly and prompt service. Food was tasty and well presented.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Mel, Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted that you found our food delicious, enjoyed impeccable service, and felt the atmosphere was lovely and welcoming. We strive for excellence and are thrilled to receive such a great review from you. The Bar Douro Team

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  18. Kathryn

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, wine, service and atmosphere were all great.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Kathryn, 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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  19. Dimitris

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional Portuguese food. Great setting for a team lunch or an afternoon evening out with friends after work

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Dimitris, 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 Tea

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  20. bdug

    Buckinghamshire

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect Portuguese food and wine. Great service too.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Bdug, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  21. FrancesD

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've walked past here plenty of times and decided to stop in for convenience. The good and wine was so much better than expected and will definitely be returning

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Frances, 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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  22. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food as always! The Bacalhau à Brás always makes me come back. Obrigada

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi, Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted that you found our food delicious, especially the Bacalhau. We strive for excellence and are thrilled to receive such a great review from you. The Bar Douro City

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  23. Tessa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Very average overpriced food, nice wine, nice service

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 October 2023

    Hi Tessa, 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 offering our customers the best of Portuguese cuisine, carefully sourcing our ingredients, including bacalhau, alheira, and pata negra ham, directly from producers across Portugal, skipping the middleman and ensuring exceptional quality and value. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and wine. The Bar Douro Team

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  24. Dylan

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food and wine, every time. Usually go to the London Bridge branch which has great atmosphere. The City branch was very quiet as it was a Saturday night, so ambience a bit quiet, however a good choice for weekday evenings.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 October 2023

    Hi Dylan, Thank you so much for your kind review. Honest food and characterful wines are what we are all about! The Bar Douro Team

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  25. Gabby

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Delicious food, great service and friendly staff. On the expensive side but worth the money

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 October 2023

    Hi Gabby, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  26. Josephine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at Bar Douro. The food was great, fresh and tasteful. The staff was attentive. Obviously decoration is beautiful.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 7 November 2023

    Hi Josephine, 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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  27. LiamC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The food unfortunately did not match the great service we had.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 October 2023

    Hi Liam, I am so sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your recent visit to Bar Douro. We are very proud of the food we serve at the restaurant. However, it seems on this occasion we fell well short of the mark. We are constantly striving to improve and hope you'll visit again soon. Thanks for your kind comments regarding the service. The Bar Douro Team

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been here several times, as excellent as always. The foods were nice, the staff were friendly.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 October 2023

    Hi, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you have visited our restaurant multiple times and consistently enjoyed our food and service. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  29. AysheB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere and great food for sharing. Daily special was turbot which was delicious

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 10 October 2023

    Hi Ayshe, We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience and particularly enjoyed our special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really tasty Portuguese food. Delicious tapas style plates!

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 3 October 2023

    Hi, 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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  31. naomim

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, a great evening. Would be curious to see a larger menu with even more to choose from

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 3 October 2023

    Hi Naomim, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  32. Paulina

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! Staff very polite and friendly.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi Paulina, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  33. JoanaM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food we had in years, greatest Portuguese restaurant in London!

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi JoanaM, 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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  34. Cosmic

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Overall the food was okay.. & overall okay value for money. The best dish is the prawns in the garlic sauce however rest of the dishes sadly fell short on the taste scale, particularly the salt fish fritters and rice with beans. I recommend for a casual drink accompanied by one/two small plates but not if you’re up for a full on dinner.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi Cosmic, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted that you enjoyed our garlic prawns and appreciate your honest evaluation and take it on board. We are very proud of all our dishes which we have worked hard to develop, always using high quality, fresh produce. The Bar Douro Team

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  35. MichelleL

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great recommendations for dishes from waitress. Outstanding food xx

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi MichelleL, Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted that you found our food delicious and enjoyed impeccable service. We strive for excellence and are thrilled to receive such a great review from you. The Bar Douro Team

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    nice food and great value for money - hidden gem in the city

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. The Bar Douro Team

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  37. PaulH

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Excellent food and service. Ambience slightly spoilt by building works next door.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi PaulH, 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. Apologies for the works next door, we're told the worst of this is now over. The Bar Douro Team.

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  38. KeithT

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 September 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent overall experience with very good menu and service

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi KeithT, We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Bar Douro Team

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  39. EGCK

    London

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very helpful, efficient and friendly service. Nice finishing touch of the egg yolk dessert to mark my friend’s birthday. The salt cod hash and garlic prawns were delicious, as was the Douro red wine!

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi EGCK, 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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  40. ColinS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Lots of buillding work at the moment - decent food with a few standout dishe.

    Bar Douro CityResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hi Colin, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our food and found a few standout dishes! Apologies for the works nearby. The Bar Douro Team

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

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Bar Douro City is rated 4.6 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Bar Douro City

1 Finsbury Avenue, Unit 3, London, London EC2M 2PF

Additional information

  • Area
    Liverpool Street
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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