Member’s Dinner at Martinho da Arcada!
21st of May 2025 at 19:30
(Exclusive to VSE Members – Registration Required)

Café Martinho da Arcada, located in the iconic Praça do Comércio, no. 3, 1100-148 Lisbon, is a true Lisbon landmark. Founded in 1778 as a modest liquor shop, it was initially known as ‘Casa da Neve’. At the time, the owner, Julião Pereira de Castro, Chief Snowman of the Royal House, and his wife Policarmo, inaugurated the café with a fanfare and the lighting of oil lamps, creating a vibrant atmosphere that attracted court personalities and bourgeois, such as the poet Fernando Pessoa, who turned the café into a true literary space.

The café continues to be a landmark in Lisbon, celebrating its history and tradition while offering genuine Portuguese cuisine. With the preservation of its historical roots and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, Martinho da Arcada attracts visitors from all over the world. In 1999, it was voted the best café of the year by the ‘Guide to European Cafés’. Today, it continues to be a privileged place where history meets modernity, remaining a symbol of Lisbon and its rich cultural life.

Conference Dinner at Alcântara Café
22nd of May 2025 at 20:00
(Dress code: Casual chic)

Please Note: Celebration Dinner Registration Closed

We are pleased to announce that all available spots for the Celebration Dinner have now been reserved. Due to high demand and enthusiastic response, registration is officially closed. We sincerely appreciate your interest and look forward to welcoming those who have secured their place at the event.

Located at Rua Maria Luisa Holstein, 15, 1300-388, Lisbon, Alcântara Café has been an emblematic landmark of the Portuguese capital since it was opened in 1989 by Arminda Faria and Pedro Luz. Located in the Alcântara neighbourhood, this iconic space is housed in an old vintage warehouse, where the fusion of industrial charm and sophisticated elegance creates a unique atmosphere, a setting that reflects the neoclassical industrial aesthetic of the 1920s.

A pioneer of nouvelle cuisine in Portugal, the Alcântara Café played a crucial role in introducing a new gastronomic approach to Lisbon. Its commitment to culinary excellence attracted international experts, which consolidated its prestige on the national gastronomic scene and beyond.

The fusion of creative cuisine with a unique aesthetic makes this restaurant the perfect destination for lovers of haute cuisine and timeless design. An unmissable invitation for those who want a cosy atmosphere, quality dishes and an ideal setting to experience memorable moments.