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Columbus

Restaurant Bar Cocktail bar Wine bar Gastropub Live music bar

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Faro


Address

Praça Dom Francisco Gomes, 8000-168 Faro, Portugal

Website

www.barcolumbus.pt

Contact

+351 969 286 222

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.7K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Tasha P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience, we planned on going in for one cocktail but couldn’t help picking a selection. So creative and a great price. Staff were very friendly, especially Diogo the manager that evening. He even surprised us with a medley of his own creations - highly recommended
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gilson S. 10 months ago on Google
    I was in Portugal for about 20 days, and unfortunately, this was the first place that made me feel unwelcomed. We had just arrived from Lagos, had a lovely meal and some Spritz at a different restaurant, and went for a walk. Still wearing my flip-flops, we decided to have a few cocktails at this place, which seemed good according to the reviews. We sat outside and ordered two cocktails, mine was a Smoke Tiki as per the waiter's recommendation, and it was quite good. We then ordered a second cocktail, and this time, although I understood it as a joke, I felt a bit uneasy when the waiter told me I was basic for preferring the Asia Mohito over the one she recommended. I laughed, and proceeded with my business, however, when the second drink arrived, I was immediately asked to pay. Of course, without hesitation, I asked to pay with a card, a total of 42 euros for 4 cocktails. I couldn't see anyone else around us receiving such treatment, but I didn't take that as a big problem. Later, when discussing it with my girlfriend, she felt quite annoyed. She mentioned she felt watched the whole time we were at that place, and being asked to pay just confirmed that prejudice. We were not dressing fancy; this is sort of a bay bar, and I am uncertain if that was the reason we were treated like that. All I can say is that it was a bummer. Although pricey, the cocktails were not bad, but the service did disappoint. I would not recommend this place as it does not live up to the good service found in surrounding places.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Munsqtr 1 year ago on Google
    Variety of cocktails never seen anywhere else... Customer service was good but just felt it was slow. Our second order never arrived 😁😁. So we just left. Nice vibes. Good live music.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cansu U. 2 years ago on Google
    Best cocktail bar in town! Highly recommended!! They have various of cocktail choices!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robino V. 1 year ago on Google
    On-pont rating 9,1 We had the minstinguet and the whiskey bacon stout (oeps forgot the name sorrryyy) Both cocktails where really well balanced and tasty i found the dried crispy iberico ham risky but i actually tasted pretty good with the cocktail. Prices are fair and polticians are noble (only makes sense when you know the song:) When in faro good tip to pop by this place for a drink or two Things to improve - inside should be pimped to make seats in a small but classy cocktail bar - outside seats and environment are /isnot inviting or comfy enough to stay long - fix the cracking speaker
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darrell Mc A. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to go for a drink after a nice evening meal. Some fabulous cocktails on the menu. And the staff are very helpful. Lovely setting and decor. Will definitely be recommending it to others.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashley C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar with a wide range of cocktail selection!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra L. 1 year ago on Google
    What i can say. They have own drink recipes - ofc tasty. When you arrive, pay attention to the menu. they made it in the style of a magazine, it is a pleasure to read!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olga A. 11 months ago on Google
    Great bar, Fantastic drinks! They do dinners as well, I haven’t got tried yet, but menu is delicious. Will try next time! Cocktails is well made and authentic! You will not be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Avtar S. 2 years ago on Google
    It's one of the best bar in the town with some great drinks... the bar tender has the ability to understand your taste.... a little bit unhappy with rest of the staff as the service was little disappointed...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Myriam Z. 1 year ago on Google
    This place lives up to its reputation. First of all, the menu in the form of a magazine, with detailed information about each cocktail helps you make the best choice. The cocktails are amazing, the asia mojito feels like a detox smoothie only so much better! Definitely recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Jessie E. 1 year ago on Google
    We came twice to this place and absolutely loved it. Best cocktails in town!

  • 4/5 CHO 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for my birthday early December. The choices were insane, so much to choose from. Love the menu. I ordered the miso cocktail which was amazing. The only thing was the promised free shots for us. It was my birthday and the guy (looked like the manager) said we get each a free shot and there was 2 of us. Unfortunately we did not receive it. However, we did see all the waiters shotting at the bar while working. Not complaining, just bit disappointed about the shot. Definitely recommending this place if you love cocktails!

  • 3/5 ann 1 year ago on Google
    Sadly, the waiter with an apron added 25% on the bill before tipping (you could see unclear intentions). However, one of the best bar menus I've ever seen. Great choice of cocktails. I'd definitely go back (would check the bill tho;)

  • 5/5 Thibault B. 1 year ago on Google
    The cocktail experience is amazing, choice is so large and surprising ! Great place and service was nice !

  • 5/5 Dave K. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped for a post dinner cocktail. Really nice cocktail selection

  • 5/5 Simona L. 10 months ago on Google
    I have been here with my boyfriend and tried the cocktails. They were simply outstanding. Once there, you can scan a qr code and read the very long list of cocktails. The list comprehends the cocktails’s name, a picture and a brief description. On the bottom of the page you can have information such as the alcohol %, the price and the volume.

  • 3/5 Josh H. 11 months ago on Google
    The first drinks were great, the second ones not so much. Service is good but you have to pay DIRECTLY after every order. I said we’re interested in having multiple rounds of drinks yet we’re forced to pay after every single round. This turned us off and we headed to another bar.

  • 5/5 Raïssa Lara L. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute lovely delicious cocktails and a really massive selection ready for you. We spent a great evening sipping away in a perfect atmosphere. Thank you!

  • 5/5 dia c. 11 months ago on Google
    Good cocktails at reasonable prices. Servers are helpful and kind, they gave good advices! We set outside, chill atmosphere

  • 5/5 teja v. 6 months ago on Google
    Delicious cocktails, Great service, and really good ambiance. This place is a winner for evening drinks. Also not to forget the Sunday evening live music. Thank you !!

  • 5/5 Wendy S. 6 months ago on Google
    We spent three evenings in this bar, the first time we had food, the second evening we went to Aperitivo first for food, we didn't realise it was the same group but that was brilliant too. We left Apretitivo to return to Columbus for a bottle of wine which we shared and came across a staff member who had helped us choose our food at the other venue. The staff in both are very hard working and the customer service is excellent. Great, food, wine and if we'd wanted to try them they do cocktails too.

  • 4/5 Antoine T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar, the cocktails are really good and various

  • 3/5 Nils C. 1 year ago on Google
    Service not too fast, cozy but weak lighting above terrace. Cocktails very well served and nice of quality

  • 5/5 Kristin E. 3 years ago on Google
    We went back to Columbus several times during our stay in Faro. The staff are excellent - friendly, welcoming, with lots of great suggestions. The cocktails are creative and plentiful with all the classics plus ~35 originals inspired by various countries. Lovely setting on the square right near the marina with blossoming Jacaranda trees. We spent ~€45 for 4 drinks.

  • 3/5 Caroline A. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar uses a self scan menu which is glued to the table. The cocktails were delicious and the waiter super attentive.

  • 5/5 Amanda J. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely cocktails beautiful setting. Decor and mood lighting set the tone.

  • 5/5 Andrew Carroll P. 2 years ago on Google
    Drinks: Sr. Professor (best drinking experience), Marajoka (amazing flavor) (both pictured), Psique (psych), and Asia Mojito (best cocktail) (no pics) Wow. It’s hard to review this place and do it justice. You will not be disappointed. That glass pipe is a Sr. Professor and it is smoky with hints of chocolate and scotch. I’ve never treated myself to such an indulgence and it was worth every sip. Absolutely incredible and the experience of “smoking” my drink through a pipe stem straw was incredible. I forget what that Passion Fruit cocktail was called but it was insanely good as well. After we left for dinner we returned at around 1230am and the place was ALIVE and the service was still spectacular. We ordered a couple more drinks. The Asia Mojito was the best cocktail I’ve ever had.

  • 5/5 Judy O. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails and even better staff. Marina was serving us and highly recommend grabbing a few drinks here. Beautiful location by the marina! Thank you Marina!

  • 5/5 Deniz A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails! Especially the signatures were great

  • 5/5 James C. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pina colada ever!

  • 5/5 Maliê M. 2 years ago on Google
    The best cocktails in Faro city! Good music!

  • 5/5 Belen O. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice cocktails and nice people. They even made two special cocktails for us!

  • 5/5 Martin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Cozy place with live DJ on the terrace, above average cocktails and professionally appearing service. Good vibe. 2021 update: Great cocktails and chill vibe. Try Mexicano (great recommendation by the waiter).

  • 5/5 Otter072 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere, the cocktails were great and creative! The DJ who was playing was good and fun :) We did try to reserve a table here on Google, but it didn't work as they did got our reservation. Luckily, we still got a table within ten minutes after arriving.

  • 5/5 Jonathon D. 2 years ago on Google
    Popped in here for drinks with a group of friends. Staff were tremendous, warm and friendly atmosphere and the drinks and cigars were 👌

  • 1/5 Roberto v.d. S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had to wait 30 minutes after we ordered just to receive our drinks when they eventually came we told the waiter clearly we wanted to order more drinks as it took so long the first time but was ignored until he came back with the bill and said we could no longer order even though we had told him clearly previously we wanted to. When we told him this he refused to apologise for the incident. They do have an extensive cocktail menu and make them nicely, however I advise to avoid anything more than moderately busy nights.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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