Bar Douro, the acclaimed home of Portuguese food and wine in London, is excited to bring back its celebrated Portuguese street food pop-up Roulote, at Hackney Bridge, opening on Thursday 3rd April.

Roulote by Bar Douro was originally launched during lockdown in 2021 and was inspired by the food trailers of Lisbon and Porto. It pays homage to Portugal’s rich sandwich and street food culture which is one of the best ways to experience the diversity of its culinary landscape.

Located at Hackney Bridge, home to some of East London’s finest independent food vendors, landscaped gardens, and vibrant indoor and outdoor bars, this canal-side gem is the perfect spot for a sunny lunchtime escape. Just a short walk from Hackney Wick station, it’s an ideal weekend destination, complete with a scenic riverside stroll.

The menu will feature Portugal’s iconic sandwich, The Bifana (£9.5), made with thinly sliced pork shoulder poached in white wine and fermented pepper sauce, served in carcaças bread with savora mustard mayo. For £14.5, add a side of Portuguese crisps and a Super Bock beer, one of Portugal’s most popular, refreshing and iconic drinks.

Roulote will also be serving a Piri-piri chicken & pepper (£9.5) sandwich and an Octopus & pepper sandwich (£12), each inspired by Portugal’s rich street food traditions. Alongside the sandwiches, guests can enjoy a selection of beloved Bar Douro petiscos (snacks) including Croquetes de Alheira, crispy croquettes made with traditional smoked sausage, and Milho Frito, golden-fried polenta served with a punchy fermented red pepper sauce. Perfectly pair these dishes with a cold Super Bock and Super Bock 0.0%.

Max Graham, founder of Bar Douro, comments:

“Growing up in Porto, some of my best food memories are of standing at street-side roulotes, eating saucy bifanas late into the night. This pop-up is a celebration of that energy, big flavours, no fuss, just proper Portuguese food that’s made to be shared.”

Guests can find Roulote at Hackney Bridge from April 3rd until 5th May, open Tuesday to Sundays.

Address:
Hackney Bridge, Units 1-28, Echo Building, E Bay Lane, London
E15 2SJ
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday
Tuesday: 12pm – 10pm
Wednesday: 12pm – 10pm
Thursday: 12pm – 10pm
Friday: 12pm – 11pm
Saturday: 11am – 11pm
Sunday: 11am – 9pm