The Resort Unveils Three Stylish New Restaurants

Vale do Lobo is turning up the heat on the Algarve dining scene with the launch of three new restaurants, adding even more flavour to the resort’s already vibrant culinary offering. From chic Mediterranean glamour to tropical Hawaiian flair and a next-level sports bar experience, these new openings are set to make dining at Vale do Lobo even tastier.
 
BARLUME Vale do Lobo
Mediterranean sophistication with New York vibes

• Location: Praça, Vale do Lobo
• Opening Hours: Daily from 4pm
• Cuisine: Italian-Mediterranean – refined, flavourful dishes
• Vibe: Glamorous, elegant, nightlife meets delicious dining

What You’ll Love:

• Dine beneath Murano chandeliers or under the stars on the spacious terrace
• Speciality dishes like artichoke à la Barlume, top-tier Italian and Portuguese wine and champagne
• A club experience with resident DJ, perfect for drinks before or after dinner, and late nights on the dance floor

The Experience:
Barlume is all about understated luxury. As the first European location of this chic brand, and its first beachside venue, it blends the energy of a New York evening with the culinary richness of the Mediterranean. Whether you're dressing up for a special date or enjoying a stylish family dinner, Barlume delivers glamour with every bite.
 
EL TA'KOY 
Tropical street food and bold Hawaiian flavours

• Location: Praça, Vale do Lobo
• Opening Hours: daily from 3pm to midnight
• Cuisine: Hawaiian-Asian fusion small plates and sharing dishes
• Vibe: Exotic, lively, laid-back luxury

What You’ll Love:

• Signature dishes like Ahi Tuna Tartare Taquitos and Salmon Tiradito
• Fresh tropical cocktails at what may be Portugal’s largest Tiki Bar
• The multi-level Sunset Terrace with panoramic ocean views

The Experience:
El Ta’koy brings the spirit of island life to the Algarve. With its vibrant Tiki bar, DJ sessions, and lush flavours, it’s a place to embrace pacific vibes. Created by Chef Luis Pous, who fell in love with Hawaiian cuisine on the island of Kauai, the menu mixes Polynesian roots with international flair for a truly memorable culinary journey.
 
SMASH SPORTS BAR
Where great food meets great games

• Location: Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy
• Opening Hours: daily from 8am to 10pm
• Cuisine: Modern European – healthy comfort food
• Vibe: Casual, active, family-friendly

What You’ll Love:

• 12 indoor and outdoor screens showing live Premier League, F1, tennis, rugby and more
• A fresh, balanced menu including salads, pizzas, poké bowls and pastas
• Outdoor terrace overlooking the tennis courts and pool

The Experience:
More than just a sports bar, Smash is an all-day destination for families, sports lovers and friends to relax. With a warm 360° fireplace indoors, and outdoor fun for kids including a bouncy castle, it’s equally perfect for a match-day pint or a healthy breakfast after a morning workout. Coming soon: a heated pool to complete the club-style feel.

Vale do Lobo is one of the Algarve's leading lifestyle resorts. Spread over 450 hectares of landscaped grounds and home to around 1,500 properties, Vale do Lobo is a unique community of homeowners, holidaymakers, golfers, and gourmands.
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