Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial): bar in Madeira
Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial) is a poncha bar in Faial, low (€). It has outdoor seating.
Sister bar to Peter's Poncha in Caniço de Baixo, this roadside poncha stop sits on the ER101 at Sítio da Degolada / Lombo de Baixo in Faial, just by the new Faial bridge. Poncha regional and poncha à pescador shaken to order, plus fruit versions such as strawberry and tangerine, the natural pause on a north-coast drive between Santana and Machico.
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About Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial)
Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial) is a traditional poncha bar in Faial
Poncha is Madeira's traditional drink, white sugar-cane rum (aguardente), bee honey and fresh lemon, shaken by hand with a wooden mexelote. Order a copo and pace yourself; the second one always tastes like a good idea.
What to know before you go
- Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–23:00. Closed Monday.
- Outdoor seating fills first; arrive before 21:30 in summer for the best chance at a terrace table.
- There's no real bar cluster around here, so plan to drive or taxi in and out rather than hopping between venues.
- Listed on Google as Grutas do Faial.
- Google rating: 4.3 from 930 reviews.
- Price guide: €10–25 per person.
- Outdoor seating, a private dining room and vegan options.
- No phone number listed, walk in.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Funchal nightlife is most lively Thursday through Saturday; Sunday and Monday are quietest.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–23:00
- Friday
- 10:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–23:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Faial, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.78620, -16.85310
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Frequently asked
Is Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial) good for poncha?
Yes: Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial) is one of the recognised poncha specialists on the island, with the traditional rum-honey-lemon recipe served at the counter.
How late does Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial) stay open?
Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial) is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–23:00. Closed Monday.
Does Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial) have outdoor seating?
Yes, the outside tables are the ones worth arriving early for.
Is there a dress code at Peter's Grutas (Peter's Poncha Faial)?
Casual. Smart-casual is more than enough for bars and rooftops, Madeira nightlife rarely turns anyone away on what they're wearing. Upscale restaurant dining rooms are a separate case: a jacket and closed shoes are expected there, though a tie is rarely required.
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