Best Poncha in Madeira in 2026: The Updated Ranking

Asking where to find the best poncha in Madeira is an easy way to start an argument. Every town has its own answer. So does every group of friends. And almost everyone knows a tiny local bar that “tourists haven't discovered yet.”

That is exactly how The Poncha began.

It started with a few Instagram stories

A poncha lover with strong ties to Madeira started sharing photos and ratings of the drinks he tried around the island.

People enjoyed the stories, joined the conversation and began suggesting more places. It soon became clear that Madeira needed a map where everyone could discover, rate and compare its best ponchas.

An “official” map built by the people who actually drink them — not by someone sitting behind a desk.

Made by the people, for the people

The Poncha is not here to decide on its own which bar serves the best poncha in Madeira. Its purpose is to give a voice to the people tasting them.

Every photo, rating and comment can help someone discover a new place, from Madeira's best-known poncha bars to small local establishments that still depend largely on word of mouth.

Choosing a winner is only part of the idea. The real goal is to encourage people to explore the islands, share new discoveries, spend time together and celebrate Madeiran culture. A great poncha is not only about what is inside the glass. The place, the company and the story also matter.

The ranking is only getting started

At this early stage, many of the ratings still come from the project's creator. The current ranking should therefore be seen as a starting point, not as the final verdict of an entire island.

As new ratings are added, the results will become increasingly representative. Positions are calculated automatically from approved ratings and may change whenever a new valid rating is submitted. Nobody manually chooses who comes first.

Current ranking of the best ponchas in Madeira

Do you disagree with the result? Good. Tell us which place is missing in the comments, find it on the map and leave your own rating.

The best poncha in Madeira should not be decided behind a desk. It should be decided at the bar.

With ice or without? We will save that argument for another day.

Please drink responsibly.