Saint John returns to Cockburn’s

Barbecue, wine and quality cocktails, lively music and dancers, fireworks. It already smells like São João in Invicta, and Cockburn’s – one of the most renowned Port wine houses, owned by Symington Family Estates – joins the party. In partnership, as in the previous year, with the Belos Aires restaurant and the Altano wine brand, Cockburn’s will open its doors to host another edition of ‘São João at the Lodge’. On June 23, Saint John’s Eve, between 7 pm and 1 am, the contagious euphoria typical of Santos Populares will flood one of the main cellars in the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia – and everyone is invited to participate.

The ticket costs 30 euros (plus the Eventbrite service fee) and includes three options from a selection of delicacies that combine tradition with modernity: sardines on a cornbread skewer with pepper chimichurri, Argentine choripan (a small baguette Tostada with chorizo and tomato and red onion vinaigrette), Argentinian steak (Argentinian breast, provolone and oregano) or an empanada from a range of available varieties. It should be noted that two of the empanadas available are vegetarian. Participants will also be entitled to three drinks, as part of the Cockburn’s Port Wine offer – traditional or in the form of a cocktail – and Douro DOC Altano Red, White or Rosé wine. In addition to the suggestions provided for in the menu, and included in the ticket price, it will be possible to purchase other dishes and drinks, for the price of seven and three euros, respectively.

In an event that appeals to the whole family, the little ones are not left out. The ticket – free for children under four years old and €10 for children between four and 12 years old – includes two of the previously listed options and unlimited lemonade. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are available for purchase here and prices shown do not include the Eventbrite service fee. It should be noted that, upon arrival, participants should go to the front door of Cockburn’s premises – at Rua Dona Leonor de Freitas, 225, in Vila Nova de Gaia – and that it is possible to find free parking on the street and nearby .