Macau Military Club

The Military Club building was the site of the 16th century convent of Franciscan monks called Our Lady of the Angels Convent 'Nossa Senhora dos Anjos'.

The present neo-classical building was designed by the Baron of Cercal in 1870. The building was originally built to provide social facilities and entertainment to the Portuguese soldiers. Today it is a private club although the Portuguese restaurant is open to the public.

«Single-floor urban property, with 13 windows, 6 doors opening to the verandahs and 2 service doors, totaling two thousand two hundred and eleven Portuguese square “covados”, located in Rua da Praia Grande, between the garden S. Francisco’s Fortress, parish of Sé , allocated a postal number; North boundary – the quad of the Front Battalion Headquarters; South boundary – public street; East boundary – S. Francisco Fortress; West boundary – public garden. This building had no previous owner, having been built by its current proprietors. I calculated the value of this property based both on the document submitted and on the submittor’s declaration, to be worth twelve thousand patacas and its annual net worth seven hundred patacas». (Property’s Registrar in 1872)

The Military Club used to be the Gremio ....

" The 1870 generation – know as the Defeated of Life – founded the Gremio (…) to provide a means of education and recreation to members. Firstly, education, then recreation.

For that purpose, the 70s generation put together a extraordinary library that included first editions of works by Camilo, Eca, Antero, Ramalho, Junqueiro, Enes and so many others. "

Then came the 1953 generation who began by changing the name (of the institution): the child who, in 1870, was baptized with the name "Grémio" would, after 83 years, be renamed "Clube". It seems that this was due to the fact that the word “grémio” began to stink like “revolutionary parching”.

This change reflects the mode of thought of 1953: the Club’s objectives are to provide recreation and education. First recreation; then education».

(Father Manuel Teixeira)

The Main Entrance

Entry Hall

Staircase to 2nd Level to the Honor Hall, Laddres, Library. The lower stairs leads to the Pub and other rooms.

The the stately pink-and-white military club was restored in 1995 and reopened as a restaurant. Its a very nice place to eat. Not cheap but not over the top either. The food is mainly Portuguese. And of course an extensive Portuguese wine list.

As per Fodors review

"The languid old-world atmosphere perfectly complements the extensive list of traditional Portuguese dishes offered, such as bacalhau dourado ("golden cod," a specialty of fried cod and potatoes), African chicken, andarroz de marisco (flavored rice and seafood). Be sure to leave room for dessert—the Portuguese platter includes almond cake, sponge cake, and egg pudding, or go for warm chestnut tart or coconut ice cream with caramelized pineapple. For those with less of a sweet tooth, try the Portuguese cheddar cheese."

Chef's Recommendations

Monday: Oven roasted couch sea bream steak with laurel and lemon over potato stew in red wine. $ 123 .00

Tuesday: Pork hidden loin roasted “à la plancha,” sauce of lemon and coriander, roasted potatoes $ 128.00

Wednesday: Braised codfish with black-eye beans and roasted smashed potato $ 128.00

Thursday: Pork spare ribs roasted for 12 hours, sautéed turnip tops with Portuguese game meat sausage and rosed potatoes $ 123.00

Friday: Roasted octopus “Lagareiro” style, poached potatoes and virgin olive oil $ 155.00

Saturday: Oven roasted pork’s leg, glazed with honey and spices served with stewed potatoes in onion and wine $ 123.00

Sunday: Roasted dried codfish confit in olive oil served with alumette potatoes mixed with eggs and green asparagus, over black olives $ 138.00

 

 

The Stanley Ho Lounge is a fine place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. Occassionally a concert is held here. Check out their website for scheduled shows.

The Balcony outside the living room.

Just besides the living room is the BAR.

You can take to the bar and enjoy some drinks. Most of the staff are Filipinos and so language is not a problem.

On the right side of the building is the road leading up to the Police Buildings and the Macau Security Forces Museum plus the old remains of the San Francisco Fort.

The Museum at the Calcada dos Quarteis de Sao Francisco is an exhibition of military and police objects such as guns, cannons, communication equipment, old photos and pictures of the Public Security Forces of Macau and fine models of the checkpoint building at the Border Gate.

Source of some text: clubemilitardemacau.net

Clube Militar de Macau
Avenida da Praia Grande, 975
Macau SAR P.O.Box. 1900 China
+853 2871 4000
+853 2871 2760

Credit Cards: AE, MC, V