Quiet Bars in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto Neighborhood - AFAR
"Tea time has never been quite as inventive as it is at Double 9, the bar and restaurant attached to 9 Hotel Mercy. The cocktails here are all tea based and made with a seemingly infinite array of infusions and flavor combinations. Try the bar’s twist on a classic White Russian, made with hazelnut liqueur and red berry tea, or order the 2017 Lisbon Cocktail Week winner, Tales of Thailand 2.0: tequila reposado, agave, kumquat, kaffir lime, and seaweed tea. Comfort and conversation are valued here: A sign at the bar counter proclaims NO WI-FI, TALK TO EACH OTHER. Dark leather seats, hardwood floors, and warm lighting make it far too easy to spend hours at this sophisticated yet casual spot." - Nicole Antonio
