"Tucked under an arch away from the chaos of Borough Market, Bar Douro is a welcome respite. The first thing that hits you in this tiny spot is the smell of meat and fish cooking on coals. Second is the decor: blue and white Portuguese tiling, just on the right side of cliché. Inside it’s only bar stools—while not ideal for those needing lumbar support, it is for a couple in the early stages of romance. The wines, especially from the Douro Valley, are excellent. The food mostly revolves around small plates—bacalhau à brás is an oily, glistening delight and monkfish tail on garlicky green sauce expertly grilled—and the set lunch menu is a steal too. " - tome morrissy swan