Experts' Choice Award LX Factory
What the experts agree on
This converted industrial complex is Lisbon's creative epicenter, blending trendy bars and restaurants with galleries, boutiques, and frequent live events. It's where the city's artistic spirit thrives, though it skews toward the hip and
“A renovated manufacturing complex that has become one of Lisbon’s hippest spots, serving both as a co-working place and a stage for fashion, arts, architecture, and music.”
– On the Grid
Lonely Planet "Lisbon's hub of cutting-edge creativity hosts a dynamic menu of events from live concerts and film screenings to fashion shows and art exhibitions." Full review
Fodor's "A once-derelict industrial area has been transformed into a symbol of Lisbon's creative spirit, at this colorful collection of bars, boutiques, cafés, and coworking spaces." Full review
Afar Magazine "In a tucked away corner of Lisboa, in the no-man’s land between the core of Lisboa and Belem, is the bustling new design and arts district, the cornerstone of which is the LX Factory." Full review
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Two great places to be sure to check out: the 1300 Taberna restaurant, set in beautiful space with factory skylights and extremely nice people and, the Ler Devagar bookstore — which is the store that attracted me to this special place and often cited as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Sophisticated restaurants with a sophisticated decor make the place one of the trendy hubs of Lisbon nightlife. A small flea market is also held here on Sundays." Full review
Independent "This complex has it all, from a hostel with rooftop bar to Mexican, Argentinian and local cuisine. There’s an eclectic range of shops too, from tattoo parlours and art studios "
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Lonely Planet "And if you overdose on local charm, head to the LX Factory, a cutting-edge hub for cool restaurants, shops and co-working spaces, housed in an industrial complex that once contained a..."
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Lonely Planet "For eco-friendly shopping head to LX Factory, a creative hub housing upcycled fashion boutiques, vegan footwear brands and sustainable homeware stores"
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Independent "While you’re in this neck of town, factor in a visit to the LxFactory, where a 19th-century textile warehouse in the Alcântara docks has been reborn as an edgy arts hub, home to one-off..."
National Geographic "The best time to visit this former industrial complex turned creative hub, located under the iconic 25th of April Bridge, is on Sunday, when an above-average flea market sets up shop. The..."
Lonely Planet "LX Factory in Alcântara is proof of the reviving power of art; this former textile plant is now home to creative workshops mingled with striking urban art pieces. Among them is a giant..."
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