Hi, does anyone know of any restaurants that host Fado nights in or around Carvoeiro? I understand from posts on the forum that Vimar hosted them on a Thursday last year, but was wondering if there was anywhere else? Cheers, DJ.

A Paleta the Carvoeiro side of Lagoa before Pingo Doce had a night on Friday and they may have more? but if they don't I would still give it a try> The food is great and the staff are lovely. So for something different give it a go

They were advertising Fado on a Friday 2 weeks ago at A Paleta

Isn't it kind of slow, depressing type of Portuguese "folk music"? - guitars and vocalist?

HampshireRich wrote:Isn't it kind of slow, depressing type of Portuguese "folk music"? - guitars and vocalist?

Spot on rich a sort of Portuguese OOoo! arrr! type of thing, so you feel it's got to be fast to be happy eh!

Casa do Carvalho in Estombar have Sunday evening fados. My friend and I were dragged kicking and screaming there in January last year - "been to fado before, it's boring". We had a fantastic evening, so much so that we went again the following Sunday.
Really entertaining evening, great singing and good Portuguese food, wine or beer included. I think it was about 15 euros a head.

O Cais in Silves have it every week. Do a search and you should find their web site.

I think Vimar still has a weekly fado night, and A Vela in Carvoeiro had it last year, the same night as their suckling pig special I believe

pato wrote:.....so you feel it's got to be fast to be happy eh!

Fancy explaining the logic there Pato?

O Barrill in Ferragudo has had a Fado singer on a Monday / Wednesday night for the last few summers. No idea if they still do though.

Heading to O Barrill on Saturday, will check out. Agree about The restaurant near Pingo advertising Fado.