Watch & Listen

Shots With Johnny - Porto / Flôr :

Flower Power

Arthur, Head Bartender at Flôr in Porto (in The Largo - Home of Porto Hotel), stands and drinks with Johnny while relating what makes this destination special. Nothing less would be expected at this stunning hotel and restaurant. Stop here once and you may soon be a contender for Arthur’s “favorite guest” status.

Interview - Porto / Torto

& Sedes: Twofer Tuesday

Johnny travels to Porto to chat with Miguel, Bar Manager at Torto, a Top Cocktail Bars award winner at last week's Lisbon Bar Show. Prior awards: Lisbon Bar Show - Best Bar Team 2022, 2023, 2024; Lisbon Bar Show - Best Menu 2024; Mesa Marcada - Bar of the Year 2024. The recently opened and adjacent Sedes bar is also introduced. Hospitality, creativity and music weave a vibe that is certain to have you returning to this fantastic bar.

Interview - Faro / Varandas:

Stairway to Haven

Johnny joins owner/award-winning barman Vivaldo at the rail of his terrific Varandas Bar to chat about craft cocktails, hospitality and what makes his place different. Varandas Bar is open daily, so you can reschedule your departing flight to have another evening there, as prior visitors have done.

Interview - Faro / Inverso:

Perseverance Triumphs!

Johnny visits with brothers Wilson and Tiago, owner/operators of the fantastic bar Inverso. Their dedication to hospitality and technique-driven cocktails is evident in every drink they create. This bar is a must-visit for Faro residents and visitors.

Sidecar - Creating Your Own

Cocktails? Its terRIFFic!

Johnny shows how to easily create your own signature cocktails.

Sidecar - Planes,

Trains, Automobiles...

and a CRAFT COCKTAIL!

Johnny does as Johnny says. No reason for a drinks fan NOT to enjoy a craft cocktail on a plane (as long as you are not flight crew). Enjoy your travels!

Interview - São Martinho do

Porto / Gatsby Bar (in

Hotel Storytellers Palace):

1 Site, 2 Bars, Endless

Connections

Interview - Setúbal /

Gatsby Cocktailaria:

Living the Dream

Johnny treks north to Setúbal to chat with Tracy Thompson at her (and hubby Derrill’s) recently-opened Gatsby Cocktailaria. Listen in and you’ll learn how they are exceeding expectations via a mentoring, caring ethic that benefits their guests, community and team. Senior Bartender Augusto Martins crafts a Bohemio for Johnny to enjoy in GC’s back room. The front room is equally comfortable but not photographed as it was being used for a photoshoot of their new seasonal menu!

Sidecar - SALT: Your

cocktail’s friend.

Johnny shares how to easily improve citrus, sweet and bitter notes in your drinks.