It’s nearly here! There is just one sleep until the third annual Bartenders’ Weekender begins in Adelaide on Sunday 14 June — that is this weekend — with some 34 events taking place across three days.
We’ve got big industry parties happening, education and inspiration on hand at the Better Bars Summit presented by Monkey Shoulder (get your tickets here — we're nearly sold out) and some great liquid to be had. There’s also some impressive talent flying into Adelaide to put on one of a kind bar takeovers and collaborations you won’t want to miss — below, get a look at the eight takeovers we’ll be checking out.
And don’t forget to check out the map with each day’s events on it — you can see that here.
Sunday 14 June
9:30pm — late: Maybe Sammy & Primo Sanchez X Bar Bar
Where: Bar Bar, 78A Pirie St, Adelaide
9:30pm — late: Old Mate's Place & Old Love's Takeover
The team behind Sydney CBD Double-Act Old Love’s and Old Mate’s Place are bringing a piece of Clarence Street to SA with a two-headed takeover of both levels of Maybe Mae and Bread & Bone, transforming it into The House of Deliciousness. Presented by Campari and Angostura.
Sydney stalwart Old Mate’s Place brings you Tales of the Flocktail - boasting a New Orleans inspired menu.
Old Love’s will be marrying the flavours of the Caribbean with the spirit of the Mediterranean for The Aperetiki Hour or Two - A tropical jaunt through all things delicious Aperitivo and Tiki combined.
Where: Maybe Mae and Bread & Bone 15 Peel Street Adelaide.
No RSVP; just rock on in.
9.30pm — late: Black Kite Comrades: Melbourne Made
Black Kite Commune takes over the beautiful Malt & Juniper
Bringing the best of Victoria interstate - with Comrades who’ve been with us since day one: Starward and Marionette.
Wallaby ‘party’ pies from our mates at Discovered Foods available until sold out.
No bookings, Just roll in!
Where: Malt & Juniper
NO RSVP REQUIRED
10:30pm — late: Sakura House Midnight Hour
SAKURA HOUSE is bringing its signature late-night ritual MIDNIGHT HOUR to Adelaide for a takeover at TRAP. Backed by Suntory and Fever-Tree, the night celebrates highballs, late-night energy and the kind of hospitality that keeps bartenders out well past last drinks.
At TRAP, SAKURA HOUSE will be pouring signature Suntory serves, crisp Fever-Tree highballs, alongside a tight izakaya-inspired menu built for after-hours drinking.
Tokyo backstreet energy, loud rooms, cold drinks and a proper hospo afterparty atmosphere from one of Sydney’s favourite basement bars.
Where: TRAP. - Basement, Cold Chisel La, Adelaide
RSVP: Walk on in.
Monday 15 June
9:30pm — late: Supper on Peel: Bar Bellamy X Melitta Next Door @ Maybe Mae
The teams behind Melbourne's much loved Bar Bellamy and new sister venue Melitta Next Door are coming to Adelaide for one night to take over Maybe Mae! Partnering with Never Never, Bar Bellamy will be behind the bar mixing up some of their favourite spirits, with Melitta’s head chef-Lorena Corso cooking up fire kissed Mediterranean snacks on the BBQ.
There will be gin fizz jello shots, THE flatbread, and of course - martinis.
Where: Maybe Mae, 15 Peel Street Adelaide
RSVP: Walk on in!
9:30pm — late: Trap after Two.
One Or Two (Melbourne) takes over Trap.
Where: Trap. Basement, Cold Chisel Lane, Adelaide
RSVP: Walk on in!
10:30pm — late: Three Horses x Honeydripper
Melbourne’s Three Horses is heading to Adelaide for a late-night disco at Honeydripper sponsored by Campari Academy
Fresh from making waves in Melbourne’s cocktail scene with its sherry-driven drinks & party vibes. Three Horses heads to SA for one night of sherry fuelled boogie into Adelaide’s favourite hi-fi listening bar.
Walk-ins only, miss it miss out.
Where: Honeydripper, 11 Frome Street, Adelaide
Tuesday 16 June
10:00pm — midnight: Melbourne Calling: The Gin Palace Voyage
The Gin Palace crew bring a little slice of Melburnian hospitality history to Hains & Co! Expect… Gin Palace’s signature 90ml martinis, very fancy G&T’s, the GP Zombie featuring almost every Never Never Gin, ever. Plus, the legendary Gin Palace chicken sandwich until sold out.
Where: Hains & Co, 23 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
RSVP: none needed, just walk in.
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