Opened in 1796, this Braga pastelaria is known for its frigideiras, small puff-pastry pies filled with spiced minced veal that it has baked for more than two centuries. Its counter also sells traditional Minho pastries and conventual sweets.
This independent bookshop occupies Casa Rolão, an 18th-century baroque townhouse, pairing shelves of Portuguese and foreign titles with a courtyard café. It hosts readings and cultural events among the building's old stonework and garden tables.
Orion gives particular space to certified pre-owned gold, inspecting and restoring pieces before resale. Traditional filigree sits alongside contemporary jewellery and watches, with official Portuguese assay marks used to document authenticity.
A long-established Braga goldsmith specialising in gold, silver and Portuguese filigree in the northern tradition. The family shop combines its own jewellery with a selection of watches and fine pieces.