Factory House — Attraction in Porto

I was privileged to have been invited for this fascinating tour of this historic club. It is one of a kind, a private club of the British owners of the port brands and houses. Built in the 1800's, this is a UK institution in Porto and one of the hubs of the British - Portuguese culture that resulted from the long Port trade relationships. The property has beautiful dining rooms, a ballroom, a huge library, a preserved 1800's kitchen, a map room and a large wine cellar. There is much history including a visit by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The club still hosts weekly lunches for the members representatives and monthly dinners. This club is a treasure and I was honoured by the...

A beautiful building with lots of history, a welcome break from the heat of Porto to step back in time and learn about the history of the Port trade. So well maintained and beautiful inside. Newly opened to the public for tours, so great to get into this formerly exclusive venue. Thanks for the informative...

A Feitoria Inglesa, ou Factory House, é bem o retrato do peso da comunidade britânica na cidade do Porto e da importância do comércio do vinho fino - o Vinho do Porto - desde tempos quase imemoriais. Construída e mantida pelos comerciantes, é um espaço nobre, com uma caves que são um tesouro, uma biblioteca linda e que impressiona, espaços para jantares e bailes e uma construção sólida e elegante. Vale...