The most ‘rebellious’ Port wine club in Invicta is back

The pop-up bar returns, until October, at the concept store LOT (“Labels of Tomorrow”). The opening event is free of charge.

Graham’s and Cockburn’s – two reference Port wine houses of the Symington family – are back at LOT (“Labels of Tomorrow”), a concept store dedicated to fashion and lifestyle to do things differently. Next Saturday, May 18th, marks the opening of the Rebel Port Club, with a “Pool Party” from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Symington family project was born last year and aims to encourage the consumption of Port wine in a more dynamic and informal environment. In a pop-up concept, the bar will be open until October, located in the chapel of the LOT garden.

The Rebel Port Club wants to attract new Port wine consumers, who can taste it at the bar in a more classic way or through a selection of subversive cocktails. The pop-up concept was developed by the younger generation of the Symington family, who have been seeking to capture the attention of new audiences, for whom choosing Port wine is not always obvious. An example of this investment is also the development of a range of disruptive Ports, such as Graham’s Blend Series or Cockburn’s Tails of the Unexpected – especially created for cocktail making.

Distinctive environment complemented with different activities

At the Rebel Port Club, everything is different. Starting with the fact that it is installed in a chapel – which for three months transforms into a bar – the pop-up combines different activities with the tasting of Port wine, thus aiming to provide unique moments. For this reason, and similar to what happened last year, the bar once again presents a “program” with cocktail workshops, drag bingo nights, and DJs.

“We are excited about the reopening of our pop-up Rebel Port Club at LOT this summer,” emphasizes Charlotte Symington from the fifth generation of the family. “We had a lot of fun last year sharing the versatility of Port wine and the different occasions it can be enjoyed, and now we want to continue that success. The Rebel Port Club aims to bring this wine category into the 21st century – without forgetting our heritage: Port wine is at the heart of what we do,” she concludes.

Guilherme Pinto de Oliveira, one of the founding partners of LOT, adds: “At LOT we are constantly looking for disruptive and unique concepts. It is with great satisfaction that we announce the renewal of our partnership, Rebel Port Club, with the Symington family, a renowned brand in wine production. We are confident that this year we will surprise Port wine lovers even more, either through the delicious cocktails we will have available or through a series of special events, starting with our ‘Pool Party’ this Saturday.”

The Rebel Port Club can be visited at Rua José Falcão (Porto), from Wednesday to Friday (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM), on Saturdays (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM), and on Sundays (12:00 PM to 7:00 PM). The opening event is free of charge.