We hiked the Pico Grande (picture) , weather was hot, so our camel bags were empty as we returned and this bar was the first one we found afterwards! so we ordered cola, water, ice tea...so grateful that this dude had a bar so high in the mountains. Friendly service and low prices. Obrigado
Beautiful place, local nice owner, the best locally made poncha.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lokalny Alkohol Dodawany Do Puncho
If you are into to explore the realy local living , then stop here and soak that atmosphere. It is so authentic and typical local living. So lovely little groceries and local pub, all in one place
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Best dive bar in the mountains of Madeira, must stop by during a safari through the beautiful mountains. This is a place where locals go and very few tourist stumble upon. Stop by and order a Poncha! or two or three... Its one of the best drinks I have ever sampled; the staff prepares it fresh right in front of you. We were mesmerized by watching the process and eating the boiled nuts/beans they served. They also serve other mini snacks, but let's be honest they are just the sidekicks. There are other spirits, including beer... but why mess with any of that when they are making the best local special drink: poncha!! Stop by have a poncha in this hidden gem of a bar. You might even start talking in Portuguese after 2 ponchas, not kidding!
Bar Mario is truly a local bar in the top region on Jadim de serra a municipality of the borough or large town/county of Camara de lobos, 25 minutes away from the capital Funchal (via the motorway, local roads take longer), Madeira Portugal. This local bar is a sports bar which projects HD local Portuguese football league and international matches. It also make the best local speciality drinks such as fresh Poncha and Aguadente com meli. There is also Mario small cooperative super market next door. Selling local fruit and vegetables and local wines. Genuinely friendly service often with free bar snacks accompanying drinks . Limited English though. So be prepared to smile and improvise. 😎
