Bars · Serra de Água, Ribeira BravaReview

Taberna da Poncha: bar in Madeira

Taberna da Poncha is a poncha bar in Serra de Água, Ribeira Brava, good value (€). It has outdoor seating.

A traditional poncha stop beside the ER104 in Serra de Água, in the green valley above Ribeira Brava, with outdoor seating and no dress code. Monkey nuts (peanuts in their shells) come with the poncha, a familiar Madeira tradition: customers throw the shells on the floor, leaving it covered in shells. Thousands of business cards and football scarves decorate the walls, giving this countryside poncha stop its unmistakable character.

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traditional poncha bar
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About Taberna da Poncha

Taberna da Poncha is a traditional poncha bar in Serra de Água, Ribeira Brava

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

  • Wednesday–Monday 09:30–00:00. Closed Tuesday.
  • 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.
  • Phone: +351 291 952 312.

Best time to visit

Year-round. Weekend evenings are the busiest; weekdays are quieter.

Opening hours

Monday
09:30–00:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
09:30–00:00
Thursday
09:30–00:00
Friday
09:30–00:00
Saturday
09:30–00:00
Sunday
09:30–00:00

We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.

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Frequently asked

Is Taberna da Poncha good for poncha?

Yes: Taberna da 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 Taberna da Poncha stay open?

Taberna da Poncha is open Wednesday–Monday 09:30–00:00. Closed Tuesday.

Does Taberna da Poncha have outdoor seating?

Yes, the outside tables are the ones worth arriving early for.

Is there a dress code at Taberna da Poncha?

No. Taberna da Poncha has no dress code; it is an informal, traditional poncha bar.

Where is Taberna da Poncha?

Taberna da Poncha is in the Serra de Água, Ribeira Brava area of Madeira (Estrada Regional 104, n.º 375, 9350-309 Ribeira Brava).

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