The Journey of the Hours

I came across The Journey of the Hours while walking through Rossio (Praça Dom Pedro IV), and it immediately caught my attention. Unlike the surrounding classical buildings and traditional Portuguese pavement, this modern sculpture feels bold and slightly futuristic. The structure combines mechanical and artistic elements, playing with the idea of time in a visual way. It stands out against the historic square, almost creating a conversation between Lisbon’s past and present. I liked that contrast — old architecture framing a contemporary piece of public art. It’s not a place where you spend a long time, but it’s interesting to stop, look closely at the details, and think about what it represents. In a city filled with centuries-old monuments, seeing something modern and symbolic adds another layer to the experience. For me, The Journey of the Hours was a small but memorable detail in Lisbon — a reminder that even in historic cities, time keeps moving forward.

great wines (we had one from Dão and one from Trás-os-Montes). great food (the oysters were TOP and the vegan cheese selection whatttt?? so good). great service too. it’s located in a not so touristic area of Lisbon so the atmosphere is very relaxed. can I also mention the menu with great music hits as the dish names? and the fact that we made a doggy friend? oh god my experience here was exceptional. I’ll come back. thank you :)

We were recommended here from our air bnb host. We have been here 2 out of our 4 nights in Lisbon, which speaks for itself. The food and wine are amazing, and very very cheap for the quality. All the staff have very welcoming and lovely.

Cannot recommend enough this place. It was a very pleasant surprise. Staff is just precious, warm smile and great recommendations of food pairing with such an amazing and huge variety of natural wines. The food is very good, it is a bit pricey but it's definitely worth it. They have different dishes that combine surprising flavours and textures. Loved it. They also have a nice terrace.

This is an exceptional, cozy place to meet your neighbors, gather around a table, connect over life, and discuss the rich beauty of wines. I learned so much of the diverse range of wines in Portugal, I truly appreciated the music displayed on the walls featuring Pharoah Sanders and and Miles Davis, I felt quite at home with the kind service. If you are looking for that essential traveling experience to meet travelers and discuss the shared life we overlap, this is the place to be.

Love this place for a wine after work. Menu recently changed and unfortunately it seems to have gotten a bit more expensive. But wine selection is good and the sitting area outside has a great vibe.

I can only reaffirm all the other reviews. Absolutely loved this spot. The best part was the friendly guys working at the joint. They were very accomodating to ensure we had a pleasant visit. We enjoyed their local portuguese craft beer and two pizzas. I highly recommend the pizza Era um redondo vocábulo. The pest was delicious and mild, the amount of pecans were generous and the burrata was fresh and creamy. If you're looking for a cozy spot with nice music and delicious food, visit this place. Will definitely return.

Its the perfect place to drink wine and eat tapas. The food is EXTREMLY delicious and the staff is super friendly!!! The backround music makes this place even more special. I can a 100% recommend „a viagem das horas“.