Peter's Poncha: bar in Madeira
Peter's Poncha is a poncha bar in Caniço, low (€). It has outdoor seating.
No-frills poncha bar in Caniço where the drinks are shaken by hand at the counter, traditional lemon and honey plus fruit versions, cheap petiscos and a mixed crowd of locals and residents. The back room is built into the rock, with barrels and a cave-like bar.
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About Peter's Poncha
Peter's Poncha is a traditional poncha bar in Caniço
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 09:00–02:00. Closed Monday.
- Outdoor seating fills first; arrive before 21:30 in summer for the best chance at a terrace table.
- If you're staying outside Funchal, this is the kind of place worth a dedicated evening rather than squeezing in around dinner.
- Google rating: 4.4 from 481 reviews.
- Price guide: €10–15 per person.
- Outdoor seating, food at the bar, great poncha and cocktails.
- 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
- 09:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–02:00
- Friday
- 09:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–02:00
- Sunday
- 09:00–02:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Caniço, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64830, -16.84330
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Frequently asked
Is Peter's Poncha good for poncha?
Yes: Peter's Poncha 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 Poncha stay open?
Peter's Poncha is open Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–02:00. Closed Monday.
Does Peter's Poncha have outdoor seating?
Yes: Peter's Poncha has outdoor seating, which fills first on warm evenings.
Is there a dress code at Peter's Poncha?
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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