Permanently closed. This venue has closed. We're leaving the page up for context; for a similar old-school poncha experience in the area try Taberna da Poncha or a fisherman's bar along the Câmara de Lobos harbour.
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Venda da Donna Maria: bar in Madeira

Venda da Donna Maria is a poncha bar in Câmara de Lobos, low (€).

Old-school grocery-shop-turned-poncha-bar in Câmara de Lobos. Pungent, shaken-by-hand poncha (rum, honey, lemon) served over the original wooden counter. The classic stop before or after a fish lunch.

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traditional poncha bar
Price
€
Coordinates
32.6493, -16.9774

About Venda da Donna Maria

Venda da Donna Maria is a traditional poncha bar in Câmara de Lobos

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

  • There's no real bar cluster around here, so plan to drive or taxi in and out rather than hopping between venues.

Best time to visit

Year-round. Funchal nightlife is most lively Thursday through Saturday; Sunday and Monday are quietest.

Location

Câmara de Lobos, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

32.64930, -16.97740

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Frequently asked

Is Venda da Donna Maria good for poncha?

Yes: Venda da Donna Maria is one of the recognised poncha specialists on the island, with the traditional rum-honey-lemon recipe served at the counter.

Is there a dress code at Venda da Donna Maria?

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.

Plan around Venda da Donna Maria

The nearest town, viewpoint and walk: the three things most visitors pair with Venda da Donna Maria in a day.

TownsCâmara de Lobos39 m awayViewpointsMiradouro do Espigão680 m awayTrailsLevada do Norte2.7 km away

Nearby on Madeira

Other places within easy reach of Venda da Donna Maria.

Towns
Câmara de Lobos
39 m
Restaurants
Vila do Peixe
58 m
Viewpoints
Miradouro do Espigão
680 m
Viewpoints
Miradouro do Rancho
1.3 km
Restaurants
As Vides
1.9 km
Towns
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
2.3 km

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