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the best places  Old Downtown 

Here you find local places, typic places, traditional places where you can go to have some lunch, dinner, drinks, shop, and mainly, to have fun around Old Downtown! 
Good to know that we don't get any comission from these places. They are really meaningful places here, belong to the local economy and history, and believe in Sustaintable Tourism and Free Walking Tour concept.

to eat

 

Ramona

Restaurant and Bar

What do I find here?

It's an amazing restaurant and bar, with great music, trendy and cool vibe, with a retro atmosphere. Here you find tasty appetizers (pasteis or calamaris are good choices), nice to match with great cocktails (like Bloody Mary); or delicious  authentic burgers, or creative dishes (pasta, meat, vegan or veggie). Also there is a hidden bar on the underground floor!

Business Time

Monday and Tuesday: 12h - 00h

Wednesday to Saturday: 12h - 02h

Sunday: 12h30 - 18h30

Address

Aãov. S Luiz, 282 - Centro - São Paulo, SP
subway station: República (yellow and red line)

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Padaria Santa Tereza

Bakery and Restaurant

What do I find here?

The first bakery in Brazil, since 1872, here you find the best traditional brazilian snacks, such as "coxinha" and "pão de queijo". On weekdays, a lot of lawers having lunch there. On the second floor you find a great restaurant, with delicious dishes - a suggestion: "filet a parmegiana" with white rice and fries - i'ts just amazing!

Business Time

Monday to Friday: 06h - 22h

Saturday and Sunday: 07h - 21h

Address

Praça João Mendes, 150 - Centro - São Paulo, SP
subway station: Sé (blue and red line)

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to drink

Caffe

Latte

Coffee Shop

What do I find here?

Considered one of the best coffee shops located Old Downtown, this place offers delicious different types of coffees, teas, capuccinos, hot and cold drinks- ina very good atmosphere. Also you can get hot dishes for a late lunch, like pasta or healthy sandwiches. There is also a small shop to buy the coffee beans, to take home and make your own coffee!

Business Time

Monday to Friday: 08h - 20h

Address

Rua do Comércio, 58

Centro - São Paulo, SP
subway station: São Bento (blue line)

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Ponto

Chic

Restaurant and Bar

What do I find here?

Since 1922, this bar and restaurant is an important place for our history, the intelectuals of the Modern Art Week of 22, the students of the Law School in the 30's, and exists still nowadays! Not only a delicious draft beer, but menu has many tasty brazilian dishes (like 'Feijoada'), and the famous sandwich called 'Bauru' - the symbol of São Paulo, the original one!

Business Time

Monday to Saturday: 11h - 20h

Address

Largo Paissandú, 27 - Centro - São Paulo, SP
subway station: República (yellow and red line)

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to go

Havaianas

Rua São Bento

Havaianas Shop

What do I find here?

The original store of the famous brand of sandals from Brazil called Havaianas. It's the best thing to wear during summer, on the beach, or just to feel good and relaxed. Havaianas sandals are cheaper in Brazil than any other place around the world - and this original Havaianas shop Old Downtown you can find unique models and types!

Business Time

Monday to Friday: 09h - 19h

Saturday: 09h - 17h

Address

Rua São Bento, 38 - Centro - São Paulo, SP
subway station: Sé (blue and red line)

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Varanda

Copan

Restaurant and Bar

What do I find here?

Located on the ground floor of the famous Copan Building (the largest residential building of Latin America), this restaurant and bar offers a delicious buffet of brazilian food at lunch time - but it's a great place to enjoy a cold beer orget happy with some caipirinhas! On thursday night you can sing on the  karaoke on the second floor!

Business Time

Monday to Saturday: 11h30 - 24h30

Address

Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Centro - São Paulo, SP
subway station: República (yellow and red line)

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