Epicura Craft Beer House is a bar in Coimbra Baixa, Coimbra. Rated 4.7 stars from 212 Google reviews. Known for house craft beers and knowledgeable, attentive staff. Best for craft beer enthusiasts and groups. Price range: € 5–10.
Rankings updated July 2026
Epicura Craft Beer House
Across 199 rated reviews, 96% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 212 |
| 1-star share | 1.0% |
| Best for | Craft beer enthusiasts |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great background music, centrally located opposite Portugal dos Pequenitos.”
“Boa música ambiente, localização central em frente do Portugal dos Pequenitos.”
“Fantastic beers, exceptional service and delicious pizza dough!”
“Cervejas maravilhosas, atendimento excepcional e massa de pizza deliciosa!”
“A great venue with a lovely atmosphere and excellent beer”
“Um ótimo espaço e bom ambiente com ótima cerveja”
215 reviews across two platforms
Better value than the Coimbra Baixa average
Around €8 a head, below the €13 typical for Coimbra Baixa and rated higher than the area at 4.7★ against 4.5★. Based on the 25 Coimbra Baixa venues we hold Google pricing for.
Quick Verdict
Coimbra's most reliable craft-beer destination: excellent house brews, attentive service, and a welcoming vibe.
You want to taste thoughtfully made craft beer in a central, relaxed setting with staff who genuinely know their product.
About Epicura Craft Beer House
Epicura Craft Beer House is a compact brewery tap rooted in Coimbra-Baixa's vibrant bar scene, sitting just steps from Portugal dos Pequenitos. The venue showcases Epicura's own artisanal brews—a roster that rotates through styles like rosemary saison and grape-ale sours—alongside carefully selected regional and international craft beers on draft and in cans. Reviewers consistently praise the house beers as "excellently made" and the selection as abundant without overwhelming; the owner and staff are noted for their knowledge and willingness to guide guests through tastings. Honest pricing and small plates (including sourdough pizza made from spent grain) round out the experience. The space itself is casual and cosy, with good ambient music, outdoor seating, ample free parking nearby, and full wheelchair accessibility. It draws both locals and tourists seeking an authentic, unpretentious introduction to Portuguese craft beer.
What Stands Out
House craft beers
Multiple 5-star reviews highlight the quality and variety of Epicura's own brews, with specific praise for styles like rosemary saison and APA; one reviewer called it 'the best craft brewhouse in the area.'
Knowledgeable, attentive staff
Reviewers repeatedly note personalised service, staff willingness to guide tastings, and genuine friendliness; one Portuguese review praises 'serviço personalizado, atento e sabedor.'
Central location with easy access
Positioned in Coimbra-Baixa near Portugal dos Pequenitos with ample free parking, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and outdoor seating—practical amenities consistently noted by visitors.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Av. João das Regras 46, 3040-256 Santa Clara
239 445 147Frequently Asked Questions about Epicura Craft Beer House
Epicura serves its own artisanal craft beers on tap (typically 12 varieties), plus a curated selection of regional, national, and international craft beers in draft and cans. The house range includes styles like pale ales, sours, and seasonal specials. Staff are knowledgeable and happy to guide tastings.
Yes. Epicura offers small plates and sourdough pizza made using spent grain from the brewing process. While the food menu is modest, reviewers note it pairs well with the beers. Service is quick and efficient.
Yes. The venue has wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible bathroom, and accessible parking nearby, making it fully welcoming for guests with mobility needs.
Casual, cosy, and relaxed with good ambient music. The space is small and intimate, drawing both locals and tourists. It's an unpretentious, friendly environment ideal for beer lovers and curious newcomers alike.
Yes. There is ample free street parking and uncovered paid parking nearby, making it convenient for visitors arriving by car.
Epicura is very affordable, with beers and drinks in the €5–10 range. Reviewers consistently praise the 'honest pricing' and good value for the quality offered.
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