Taberna Ruel: bar in Madeira
Taberna Ruel is a Old Town bar in Funchal Old Town, mid-range (€€). It has outdoor seating and open past 01:00.
Lively tapas-and-cocktails bar in Funchal Old Town, popular with locals well past midnight. Strong poncha, decent cocktails, big petiscos plates.
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About Taberna Ruel
Taberna Ruel is a old-town tasca-style bar in Funchal Old Town
The Old Town bars cluster along Rua de Santa Maria and its side streets, painted doors, cobblestones, and a mix of locals and visitors. Bar-hopping on foot is the norm; expect to stop at two or three before the night ends.
What to know before you go
- Daily 11:00–23:00.
- Outdoor seating fills first; arrive before 21:30 in summer for the best chance at a terrace table.
- Walking distance from most central hotels; the harbour-front promenade is the safest late-night route back.
- Phone: +351 291 231 720.
- Google rating: 4.3 from 3,433 reviews.
- Price guide: €20–45 per person.
- Menu: tabernaruel.com
- Outdoor seating, cocktails and vegan options.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Funchal nightlife is most lively Thursday through Saturday; Sunday and Monday are quietest.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal Old Town, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64806, -16.90169
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Frequently asked
Is Taberna Ruel good for poncha?
Taberna Ruel serves poncha alongside its main offer, but for a dedicated poncha experience head to a traditional poncha bar in Câmara de Lobos or Funchal's Old Town.
How late does Taberna Ruel stay open?
Taberna Ruel is open Daily 11:00–23:00.
Does Taberna Ruel have outdoor seating?
Yes, there are tables outside, and they are the first to go once the sun drops.
Is there a dress code at Taberna Ruel?
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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