
Check Out June/July/August Events – Southgate
WATERSLIDE BAR – New winter cocktail menu
There is a cocktail to suit every persona with Waterslide’s new winter cocktail menu. Find your perfect match and snap away at the Insta-worthy concoctions including the ‘Social Smoker’, overflowing with winter warmth. The ‘Social Smoker’ features a stiff blend of rums steeped in roasted and spiced pineapple, stirred down and smothered in pecan smoke.
When:
The new menu is available from Thursday 1 June, 4pm until 1am Tuesday to Sunday and 2pm till 1am on Saturdays and Sundays
Where:
Shop MR3 Mid Level East End, Southgate Melbourne, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria 3006
How much:
Cocktails are priced between $15 – $40
Bookings:
To book visit the Waterslide Bar website – Walk-ins welcome
WATERSLIDE BAR – World Gin Day
To celebrate the World Gin Day Waterslide will be be offering 10% off their extensive Gin range. Have it on the rocks, straight or with a mixer. Gin lovers, you have been served!
When:
2.00pm Saturday 10 June
Where:
Shop MR3 Mid Level East End, Southgate Melbourne, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria 3006
How much:
10% off Waterslide Bar’s Gin range
Bookings:
To book visit the Waterslide website – Walk-ins welcome
HOPHAUS – Fleisch Festival
A German Meat Festival in the heart of Melbourne
Roasted, fried, seared and skewered! This Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend Hophaus are hosting their very first SausageFest to celebrate the Wurst (and all other cuts meat).
Join the all you can eat meat feast with a selection of German Tap Biers and Wine for only $60 per person.
Feast on mini Bratwurst & Kransky sausages served canapé style in buns, lamb and chicken skewers, pulled pork buns, beef sliders, Bitterballen and lamb ribs. Stop by the many food stations with Hophaus’ Rotisserie Carvery of Lamb Shoulder, Beef Rump, Chicken, Suckling Pork and save some room for the Sausage Station and Salad Bar.
Wash it all down with the drinks package that includes all tap bier; Bitburger Pilsner, Budvar Pilsner, Früh Kölsch, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Hophaus Apfel Cider, Konig Ludwig Dunkel and wines that include sparkling, white & red currently offered by the glass.
Live German Oompah Band ‘Black Forest’ Entertainment and traditional games including Hammerschlagen, some Bretzel tossing will keep revellers in high spirits.
Join the Hophaus Crew and dig out your Lederhosen & Dirndls and get into the festivities. Lasst uns Party machen! Let’s Party! Prost!
When:
6:30pm to 8:30pm Sunday 11 June Queens Birthday Eve
Where:
Hophaus German Bar & Grill, Mid Level, Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$60 per person
Bookings:
Book Online Now or call 03 9682 5900
P.J.O’BRIEN’S – The Heart of Ireland – Whiskey Masterclass
Sample the great Whiskies coming from The Walsh Distillery in the heart of Ireland’s Midlands including The Irishman and Writers Tears ranges. Hosted by an expert brand ambassador and matched with tasting plates.
When:
6.30pm Wednesday 14 June
Where:
P.J.O’Brien’s, River Level, Southgate Melbourne, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$60 per person
Bookings:
Book Online Now
LA CAMERA – Jazz & Shiraz Night
What do you get when you combine a free wine tasting with some soothing jazz and the perfect view of the Melbourne city overlooking the Yarra? La Camera’s Jazz & Shiraz Night! The annual event has had patrons coming back year after year, with a sumptuous Italian feast to follow the wine tasting while yo sit and enjoy the jazz tunes. Patrons can also buy their favourite wines in bulk directly from La Camera’s suppliers.
When:
6.30pm Monday 26 June
Where:
La Camera Italian Restaurant, Mid Level East End, Southgate Melbourne, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria 3006
How much:
A la carte dining available on the night
Bookings:
Bookings essential! To book visit the La Camera website. **No Discounts applies on this night
TUTTO BENE – Risotto Masterclass – For over a decade, Melbourne’s beloved risotteria, Tutto Bene, has been Melbourne’s go-to for the best risotto. In a rare event, they are sharing their secrets. Head Chef Nathan Scarfo will divulge all his tips and tricks and show you how to perfect this popular winter staple. Learn about the right rice to use (clue: it’s not Arborio, and they’ll let you try his preparation of both to prove the difference), the truth behind much debated cooking methods and how to choose your ingredients. You’ll also learn how to match your risotto with the perfect wine. Then all your learning will pay off with a two-course meal to follow. Everything’s good!
When:
5:00pm Wednesday 28 June
Where:
Mid Level, Southgate Melbourne. M28/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$75 per person includes a risotto masterclass, two course dinner, a glass of wine and a goodie bag to take home and put your new skills to test.
Bookings:
To book call 03 9696 3334 or visit the Tutto Bene website
P.J.O’BRIEN’S – The Wild Atlantic Way – Whiskey Masterclass
Famous for Jameson Irish Whiskey, explore the other bottlings coming out of Middleton Distillery in County Cork including RedBreast, Middleton & Jameson ranges. Hosted by an expert brand ambassador and enjoyed with matched tasting plates.
When:
6.30pm Wednesday 19 July
Where:
P.J.O’Brien’s, River Level, Southgate Melbourne, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$60 per person
Bookings:
HOPHAUS – Christmas in July Winter Weekend
Why wait until December? Put on your winter woollies and head into Southgate for a German Winter Wunderland at Hophaus with a winter German Market, a Bratwurst bar and schnapps and mulled wine served by the Hophaus staff in winter costumes. Indulge in a traditional Christmas Dinner on Sunday 23 July with shared Bavarian delights from 2.30pm onwards.
When:
Hophaus Christmas in July Weekend Friday 21 July – Sunday 23 July. Bavarian Christmas in July Lunch from 2.30pm on Sunday 23 July
Where:
Hophaus German Bar & Grill, Mid Level, Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$50 per person for a shared Bavarian Christmas meal. $20 per person for the children’s menu.
Bookings:
Book Online Now or call 03 9682 5900
P.J.O’BRIEN’S – Christmas in July
Join in on the festivities on Sunday 23 July for P.J.O’Brien’s Christmas in July. For $38pp you will get a two course Traditional Christmas Festive Menu including a drink and just $15 for the Little Ones, including a soft drink and an activity pack. There will be live Irish Music plus a Special Santa Appearance.
P.J.O’Brien’s are also taking group bookings of 15 or more on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout July for the special Christmas menu. View P.J.O’Brien’s Christmas in July Menu
When:
12pm Sunday 23 July
Where:
P.J.O’Brien’s, Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$38 per person
Bookings:
Bookings essential – Available from Midday. Visit the Southgate website to book your table or call 03 9686 5011
LA CAMERA – Italian Yum Cha
Over five years ago La Camera Southgate introduced the first Italian Yum Cha event, which has since been mimicked by other Italian restaurants.
Think Chinese Yum Cha with bamboo baskets and trolleys but with Italian food. With dishes starting from just $5.50, this sell-out event give you the chance to sample the many dishes on the La Camera menu including antipasti, pasta, risotto, pizza, salads, mains and dessert.
Get ready for the best Italian Yum Cha event since its inception.
When:
6.30pm Monday 31 July
Where:
La Camera Italian Restaurant, Mid Level East End, Southgate Melbourne, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria 3006
How much:
Dishes start at $5.50
Bookings:
Booking essential as this event will be limited to 90 patrons. Call 03 9699 3600 to book or visit the Southgate website
LA CAMERA – The Three Sopranos
Opera lovers rejoice! This is a night is for you. La Camera’s Three Sopranos Night is back for another year, bringing together an amazing group of performers from Opera Australia and the Royal College of Music International Opera School in London.
Join Samantha D’uren, Laura Slavin, Suzanne Shakespeare and Katrina Noela in a sensational night of entertainment as you wine and dine and take in the mesmerising sounds the talented opera singers. The ladies love to get the crowd involved so make sure you tune your voices, get your swinging glass routines and be ready for an interactive show like no other.
When:
6.30pm Monday 28 August
Where:
La Camera Italian Restaurant, Mid Level East End, Southgate Melbourne, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria 3006
How much:
$65 per person for a 3 course set menu
Bookings:
Bookings essential, but don’t leave it too late as this event sells out fast. Bookings essential! To book visit the La Camera website **No Discounts Apply on this night.
P.J.O’BRIEN’S – OYSTERFEAST 2017
It’s a feast like no other, a frenzy, a fest, a celebration of the oyster. Shuck me! Split me! Sip me! Feast on unlimited hot & cold oysters at P.J.O’Brien’s while you sip on Guinness, Cider, Stella Artois, HaHa Pinot Noir, HaHa Sauvignon Blanc & Redbank Prosecco for $75 per person + booking fee. Enjoy live music while you eat and learn from the Oyster Experts for a shucking good time! Be in with a chance to win some great door prizes on the night including a year’s Supply of Oysters at P.J’s plus other prizes including Wine Hampers and Family Pass to Eureka Skydeck.
Supported by Poseidon Seafood, Guinness, Stella Artois, HaHa & Redbank Wines. Please Enjoy Oysters Responsibly.
When:
6.30pm – 8.30pm Thursday 31 August
Where:
P.J.O’Brien’s, River Level, Southgate Melbourne, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$75 per person + booking fee
Bookings:
Bookings are essential as this sells out every year. To book visit the Southgate website
P.J.O’BRIEN’S – Traditional Sundays
Sundays are synonymous with a Traditional Sunday Roast
and P.J.O’Brien’s are putting on a spread each week for $20 including a Pint of Bulmers. Enjoy some toe-tapping live music from 3pm until late with Irish Soloist Roesy as ‘Little Plough’, Marty Kelly, and the The Bad Penguins. There are drink specials from 6-9pm to keep you merry
including $6 Pints Guinness, Bulmers & Coors
$6 Vodka & Jameson.
When:
12pm (with live music from 3pm) every Sunday until 24 September
Where:
P.J.O’Brien’s, River Level, Southgate Melbourne, Southbank VIC 3006
How much:
$20 per person for the Traditional Sunday Roast including a pint of Bulmers
Bookings:
To book visit the Southgate website
WATERSLIDE BAR – Wirth Bros Australian lager launch
Waterslide Bar is launching its very own full strength Australian lager with a clean, crisp and malty profile. The refreshing Wirth Bros Australian lager has been brewed in partnership with the Thornbury Brewing Company to pay tribute to the Wirth’s Circus Melbourne Australia, which originally performed in the Southbank area.
When:
4pm until 1am Tuesday to Sunday and 2pm till 1am on Saturdays and Sundays
Where:
Shop MR3 Mid Level East End, Southgate Melbourne, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Victoria 3006
How much:
Wirth Bros Australian lager is $5 for a pot and $9 for a pint
Bookings:
To book visit the Waterslide Bar website – Walk-ins welcome
WATERSLIDE BAR – Daily winter specials
Waterslide Bar continues their popular 2 for 1 Cocktail offer on Tuesdays and 30% off Single Malt Whiskey on Whiskey Wednesdays. End your week with an after-work tipple at Waterslide Fridays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with $4 Sparkling, $ 4 Pots and $8 Pints. Sunday Sessions continue with Tinnies ‘N’ Tequila. Sip on $5 Tinnies or $6 Tequila and chow down on food specials all day.
Hot Chocolates and waffles at Lindt Café Melbourne
Saying goodbye to your summer body never tasted so good! Southgate’s iconic chocolatier Lindt will add hot chocolates and waffles to their menu from 22nd May. Warm yourself from the inside out with indulgent salted caramel and hazelnut flavours.
When:
Available NOW!
Where:
Ground Level Southgate Retail Precinct, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006
For more info:
Visit the Southgate website
PURE SOUTH DINING – BAR + KITCHEN opens downstairs
Pure South Dining has been a fine dining institution for 13 years. Following their recent renovation and expansion over two levels, the river level of the restaurant has now been reimagined as P.S. Bar + Kitchen.
In what may be the best people-watching spot in the city, P.S. Bar + Kitchen is situated on the river level opposite the Southgate foot bridge overlooking the Yarra River, Melbourne city and promenade. The all-day-eatery is the more casual version of its fine dining sister upstairs. P.S. Bar + Kitchen is the answer to unplanned eating and drinking at anytime, whilst still showcasing the same Tasmanian produce that Pure South Dining is renowned for. The menu ranges from breakfast and lunch to afternoon snacks and dinner.
Pure South’s Phillip Kennedy says of the space, “Tens of thousands plod by the huge open window-walls through the week, but the weekend vibe kicks it up a gear. We are loving the changing moods of the space throughout the day.”
Pure South Dining continues to foster direct relationships with artisan farmers, fishermen and producers on King Island, Flinders Island and Tasmania. The team travels south regularly to find the best produce and to build the relationships and what better way to do that then to have their boots on the ground.
Executive Chef David Hall headed up a Michelin Star kitchen in the UK and continues to weave his culinary magic with premium produce at Pure South Dining and now P.S. Kitchen + Bar. Pure South Dining has been a ‘hatted’ restaurant in the last three Good Food Guides and for most of the last 13 years.
When:
P.S. Bar + Kitchen is open from 7:00am until late Monday – Friday and 8:00am until late on weekends and public holidays.
Where:
P.S. Bar + Kitchen, River Level Southgate Melbourne. GR2/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
Bookings:
Bookings are available and walk-ins welcome. For bookings call +61 3 9699 4600
Information Courtesy of Southgate/Fuller PR
Featured Image: New Winter Cocktail – ‘The Social Smoker’ – Waterslide Bar
Connie Lambeth – The Australia Times Gourmet – Food/Wine/Events