Contemporary Events in a Historic Dubrovnik Venue - Gradska kavana Arsenal
In a year marked by anniversaries significant to the historical and cultural heritage of the city of Dubrovnik, it's worth getting to know another very special, historical venue. Once a shipyard and city arsenal, today it stands as one of the most attractive restaurants in Dubrovnik - the Gradska kavana Arsenal (or City Café). Located in the heart of historical Dubrovnik, it offers significant capacities for organizing events, top-notch hospitality service, and gastronomic offerings.
One of the most renowned restaurants in Dubrovnik is situated in the immediate vicinity of the main city square, Luža, and the historic palaces of Sponza and the Rector's Palace, symbols of the statehood of the Dubrovnik Republic where its destiny was shaped for centuries and its greatest values were preserved. The restaurant space extends from the old city core to the city harbour on the other side of the building. Because of its proximity to the harbour, a shipyard - Arsenal, has been situated in this area since the 13th century, after which today's café is named. It is in this Arsenal, or as Dubrovnik locals call it – Orsan, that caravels and galleys were built, the pride of Dubrovnik's fleet which, in the 16th century, counted 180 merchant ships and was one of the most important in the Mediterranean.
Events Flavoured with the Charm of Dubrovnik and Mediterranean Tastes
The Gradska kavana Arsenal consists of a café with a terrace on the main city street, and the café's interior continues into a restaurant that ends with a spacious terrace on the other side. From this eastern terrace, there is a unique view of the old city harbour - bordered on the right by the fortress of St. John, and on the left by the Lazareti complex, the oldest European quarantine built in 1377.
Due to its excellence in hospitality services, location, and atmosphere, the Gradska kavana Arsenal restaurant offers various options for organizing gatherings, gala dinners, group lunches, or special events. The proximity of other mentioned historical venues provides event organizers with numerous options for combining these impressive locations. The restaurant's interior can accommodate 150 people, while the terraces can host 120 people.
All necessary equipment for food and beverage preparation and service is available for event organization. The Gradska kavana Arsenal offers a Mediterranean gastronomic journey with dishes made from selected indigenous ingredients, enriching ancient recipes with contemporary culinary achievements. There are numerous local fish and meat specialties, along with a selection of excellent wines, cold and hot appetizers, and irresistible desserts, including the inevitable Dubrovnik rozata, a crème caramel style dessert.