Matriarca recently opened The Attic Bar and The Wine Academy in Porto

05/01/2026Matriarca, an emblematic space of the Symington family, recently inaugurated the full opening of its building, now offering a complete wine and gastronomic experience with the addition of The Attic Bar and The Wine Academy, joining the existing The Wine Bar, The Dining Room, and The Cellar Shop.

The Attic Bar, located on the third floor, is dedicated to signature Port wine cocktails inspired by the life, travels, and rituals of the family matriarch, Beatriz Leitão Carvalhosa Atkinson. The menu features the Signature Collection, with cocktails at €12 and non-alcoholic options at €8, and the Recrafted Collection, which reimagines international classics using Port wine as a base. Among the proposals, highlights include the floral and delicate Lúcia, the complex Âmbar, and the exotic Ambrósia, alongside creations inspired by the seasons and personal family memories.

On the top floor, The Wine Academy offers a comprehensive program for beginners, hospitality professionals, and corporate groups. The academy provides introductory wine tasting courses, Port wine cocktail workshops, special tastings with rare wines, and paired dinners, as well as experiences tailored for companies, with groups of up to 11 people.

Vicky Symington, a member of the family’s fifth generation and wine tourism marketing manager, emphasized that the opening marks “a meeting point for all who value wine, gastronomy, and the know-how that spans generations.” Teresa Symington Caxide, head of the hospitality area, added that Matriarca aims “to demystify wine and create memorable moments that reflect the essence of our project.”

The recent opening of The Attic Bar and The Wine Academy is also an excellent example of urban wine tourism, demonstrating how it is possible to reconcile wine tradition with innovative experiences in the heart of the city of Porto. With this complete offering, Matriarca seeks to be a benchmark for wine tourism and wine innovation, attracting both wine enthusiasts and the general public interested in gastronomy, culture, and unique experiences.