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Drink Victorian this June
The Drink Victorian program partners with 100 participating venues around Melbourne and across Victoria this month to dial up the number of Victorian ciders, wines, spirits and beers on their lists, in their cellars and on their taps. Beyond that, a great many of those venues have chosen to go the extra mile in June, with special events and adventures.
Jump right in and explore your favourite Melbourne neighbourhoods and regional destinations for your next Drink Victorian adventure:
Armadale | Brunswick | Coburg | Collingwood | Fairfield | Fitzroy | Footscray | Hawthorn | Kew | Prahran | Richmond | Southbank | South Melbourne | South Yarra | St Kilda | Thornbury | Windsor | Yarraville | Ballarat | Phillip Island | Sunbury | Yarra Valley
An Evening of Decadent Drams: Morris Whisky at Aru
Experience the rich flavours of Morris Whisky paired with Aru’s bold dishes during two evenings in June. Chef Nico Koevoets presents a special four-course shared menu, including exclusive dishes, complemented by Morris’s signature whiskies and award-winning fortified wines. Begin with a cocktail and enjoy a night of exceptional food and whisky. A snack and whisky menu will also be available at the bar through the month.
$150, 6.30pm, 6 June and 20 June, aru.net.au
Through the Windows at Atria
Indulge in a five-course seasonal tasting menu by hatted Chef Michael Greenlaw at Atria, paired with five terroir-driven Victorian wines. Curated by Head Sommelier Sean Lam, the ‘Through the Windows’ progression balances textures and flavours to showcase the diversity of the region. Throughout June, enjoy 13 Victorian wines by the glass, plus new cocktails: the Nativecello spritz and Digger’s Old Fashioned, in collaboration with Melbourne Gin Company and Gospel Rye Whiskey.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, atriadining.com.au
Four Pillars Takeover at Bar Ampere
Four Pillars takes over Bar Ampere’s back bar, The Swamp, for an exclusive pop-up event. Enjoy a unique collaboration featuring a bespoke Four Pillars menu designed to delight. Bar Ampere will also showcase a Drink Victorian cocktail menu in the main bar throughout June.
Prices vary, from 8pm, 8 June, barampere.com
Drink Victorian Cocktails at Black Kite Commune
Enjoy a selection of bespoke cocktails just for Drink Victorian showcasing Victorian producers.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, blackkitecommune.com
Distillery Masterclass Competition at Bar Clara
Throughout June, Bar Clara is serving the ‘Dovetail’, a fine cocktail crafted with Brogan’s Way Distillery Australian vodka. Purchase the cocktail and share a photo tagging #drinkvic to be in with a chance to win a Brogan’s Way Distillery Masterclass Experience.
$22, from 5pm, 1 to 30 June, barclara.com
Petrichor Cocktail Experience at Bar Clara
The Petrichor 35 cocktail is on offer for the month of June at Bar Clara; a sophisticated homage to the Yarra Valley using Four Pillars rare dry gin, Payten & Jones fortified vermouth and liquid nitrogen.
$35, from 5pm, 1 to 30 June, barclara.com
Discover Victorian Made Drinks
For the month of June savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Beer Deluxe Fed Square and Imperial Hotel Bourke Street. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, beerdeluxefedsquare.com.au, bourkestreetimperial.com
Chief’s Son Whisky Experience at Cameo Bar
This June, enjoy a signature menu at Cameo featuring tastings and a signature cocktail made using Chief’s Son whisky from the Mornington Peninsula. Cameo’s long-standing relationship with Chief’s Son, a family-owned distillery specialising in small batch single malt whisky, led to an exclusive blend created last year.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, cameobar.com.au/whatson
Drink Victorian: Saint Felix x Dessous
Dessous celebrates boutique gin producer Saint Felix with a special lunch showcasing their products, including the new ‘Small Steps’ gin with The Mulberry Group. Chef-turned-head distiller Xavier Nalty will discuss the production processes and share the story of Saint Felix. Enjoy four courses paired with Saint Felix cocktails and spirits.
$125, 12.30pm, 22 June, dessous.com.au
Grampians in a Glass at Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter
The Grampians wine region is heading to Melbourne for one night with 17 winemakers setting up urban cellar door experiences at Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter. Taste more than 50 hand-crafted wines the region is famed for, eat delicious dishes made with Victorian produce and take the Grampians wine quiz to discover which Grampians wine is your perfect match – and get a bottle of wine for home.
$149, 6pm, 27 June, grampianswine.com.au
Drink Victorian Month at Farmer’s Daughters
For Drink Victorian month, Farmer’s Daughters offers an rooftop exclusive menu showcasing favourite Victorian wines throughout June. No bookings required, walk-in basis only.
Prices vary, 4.30pm, 1 to 30 June, farmersdaughters.com.au/rooftop
Brogan’s Way Opus x Gin Palace
The Brogan’s Way Opus feature menu showcases three bespoke cocktails designed by Gin Palace using three different Brogan’s Way gins for the month of June.
Prices vary, 12 June to 12 July, ginpalace.com.au
Drink Victorian at HER Bar
HER showcases Victorian-based wineries and custom-made spirits with a menu of HER favourite plates highlighting Victorian produce to match. For $140 per person, you’ll enjoy a welcome cocktail and three Victorian wines paired with a seasonal four-course menu.
$140, from 11.30am, 1 to 30 June, her.melbourne/events/drink-victorian-at-her-bar
#DrinkVictorian Wine at Kafeneion Restaurant
For #DrinkVictorian month, Kafeneion features locally made wines by Melbourne hospo legend Stelios Kimonides. Enjoy classic Victorian wines by the glass under Coravin until sold out.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, kafeneion.com.au
Barrel Aged Vesper at La Rue
Reine & La Rue teams up with Brogan’s Way Vodka for a barrel-aged Vesper, using all Victorian ingredients. This cocktail has been aged in May and bottled for consumption in June.
Prices vary, from 4pm, 1 to 30 June, reineandlarue.melbourne
Drink Victorian at Luci
Embark on Luci’s five-course chef selection menu, showcasing the best of the season paired with wines from local vineyards.
$155, 6pm-9pm, 1 to 30 June, lucimelbourne.com.au/drink-victorian/
Drink Vic with Lucas
Lucas Restaurants presents Drink Vic with Lucas for June, focusing on supporting new, emerging, and small Victorian distilleries, winemakers and breweries. Enjoy $16 limited-edition cocktails made with Victorian spirits, and select Victorian wines and beers at venues including Grill Americano, Society, Lilian Brasserie, Kisumé, Chin Chin, Baby Pizza, Hawker Hall and Yakimono.
Prices vary, from 4pm, Wednesdays throughout June, lucas.online/drink-vic-with-lucas
Drink Victorian Wine at Osteria Ilaria
For June, Osteria Ilaria extends its bar and cellar program to offer a selection of Victorian wines, cocktails, and other beverages made using Victorian ingredients with a dedicated Drink Victorian list.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, osteriailaria.com
Discover Victorian Made Drinks
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Crafty Squire, Duke of Wellington, Exchange Hotel, Garden State Hotel, Hopscotch Melbourne and Morris House. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, thecraftysquire.com.au, dukeofwellington.com.au, theexchangehotel.net.au, gardenstatehotel.com.au, hopscotchmelbourne.com.au, morrishouse.com.au
Robata x Melbourne Sake
Robata and Melbourne Sake, Australia’s only Sake brewer, have teamed up to deliver an exclusive specials list featuring Melbourne Sake-inspired cocktails and snacks throughout June.
Prices vary, from noon till late every day, 1 to 30 June, robata.com.au
#DrinkVictorian at Siglo Bar
One of Melbourne’s premium rooftop drinking venues, Siglo features several new Victorian producers and classic Victorian wines by the glass under Coravin for #DrinkVictorian month.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, No bookings required, siglobar.com.au
Saison at Sunda
Enjoy an afternoon of cocktails and snacks featuring Dave Verheul’s delicious aperitifs at Sunda. Pair three cocktails with three snacks and a tasting of Saison’s vermouth and amari. For June, Sunda also offers a snack and Saison drink menu at the bar.
$70, from 2pm, 15 June, sunda.com.au
The General Assembly + Jetty Road Brewery
Experience a Jetty Road Brewery tasting paddle for $15 at The General Assembly in South Wharf. Enjoy four 150ml brews and visits by the brewers throughout the month.
$15, from 12pm, 1 to 30 June, thegeneralassembly.com.au
Drink Victorian at Tipo 00
Throughout June, Tipo 00 will offer an extension on its bar and cellar program to include a selection of wines, cocktails, and other beverages using Victorian ingredients.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, tipo00.com.au
Drink Victorian Whisky at Whisky & Alement
Explore the local whisky landscape with a Victoria-specific whisky menu featuring pre-releases, cask samples, new and vintage releases. Support and explore local whisky distilleries throughout June for Drink Victorian.
Prices vary, from 4pm, 1 to 30 June (closed public holidays), whiskyandale.com.au
Wine & Vine at Yarra Botanica
Join Yarra Botanica for a showcase of local producers, paired with stunning river views. Enjoy two new wine-tasting paddles featuring four wines from the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, King Valley, and Heathcote. Savour a fresh menu with dishes inspired by Victoria’s diverse landscape, including kangaroo tartare, Lake Entrance calamari, and kangaroo and pork sausage rolls.
Prices vary, weekdays from 12pm and weekends from 11am, 1 to 30 June, yarrabotanica.com.au
Stick with Vic at Yarra Falls
Throughout June, Yarra Falls showcases the best of fortified and dessert wines from Victoria. Enjoy a month-long Drink Victorian menu of by-the-glass pours and dedicated cocktails. Look out for pop-up meet-the-producer sessions and chef-designed dishes to accompany late-night sippers.
Prices vary, from 4pm, 1 to 30 June, instagram.com/yarrafalls
Drink Victorian at Yum Sing House
Savour specials on Victorian drinks including Curly Flat and Four Pillars gin this June, and enjoy chardonnay and pinot noir by the glass for $25 and a range of Four Pillars gins at special prices from $10.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, yumsinghouse.com
Discover Victorian Made Drinks
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at State of Grace, Trinket Bar and Wharf Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, stateofgracemelbourne.com.au, trinketbar.com.au, wharfhotel.com.au
Producer Love-In with Antagonist Spirits
Hotel Railway Brunswick and Antagonist Spirits join forces for a free talk-and-taste session on Wednesday 26 June. Get up close with Victorian distiller Addam Winkels in the Corner Bar, with a complimentary cocktail on arrival, tasters, drink specials, and a pop-up bottle shop.
Free, 6pm-7pm, 26 June, sevn.ly/xSEfu2ik
Victorian Comedy Night at Co-Conspirators
Ready for a night of laughter, good vibes, and great Victorian booze? Join us for Comedy Night that promises to tickle your funny bone with a complimentary pot from our Usual Suspects range upon arrival. Featured Victorian drops include The Hostess Pale Ale, The Mini Matriarch Session Hazy IPA, and Darraweit Guim ‘Hop Drop’ Cider. Celebrate local talent, beer and community with us!
$10, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, 20 June, coconspirators.com.au
Drink Victorian at Figlia
For June, Figlia extends its bar and cellar program with a selection of Victorian wines, cocktails, and other beverages.
Prices vary, June 1 to 30, figlia.com.au
World Gin Day at Maggie’s with Saint Felix Pioneers & Distillers
Celebrate World Gin Day at Maggie’s with Saint Felix Pioneers & Distillers! Enjoy a seated tasting experience with Head Distiller Xavier Nalty and cocktail guru Kevin Griffin, featuring all four Saint Felix gins paired with Maggie’s snacks. Receive $10 off all Saint Felix products. Throughout June, enjoy Saint Felix gins, Victorian wines, and beers on our drinks menu.
$32, 2pm-4pm, 8 June, maggiesbar.com.au
Drink Victorian at Old Palm Liquor
For the entire month of June, Old Palm Liquor features a dedicated section for Victorian wines with Drink Victorian branding, showcasing at least 100 different wines.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, oldpalmliquor.com
Drink Victorian at Tom Phat
Tom Phat switches up its entire wine list with Victorian-only brands for the month of June. Enjoy Southeast Asian-inspired street food and tasty cocktails in a vibrant dining experience.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, tomphat.com
Victoria Uncorked at Commis
At Commis this June, enjoy an all-Victorian line-up of wines by the glass and a special cocktail, The Charlie Grey, featuring MGC Gin and Marionette apricot brandy with fresh lemon juice and Earl Grey.
Prices vary, from 5pm, 1 to 30 June, commis.com.au
Winter Solstice at Commis
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Commis with this one-off lunch honouring the best of Victorian produce and drinks. Enjoy a meticulously crafted set lunch featuring seasonal delights, paired with your choice of a glass of Victorian wine or the bespoke, all-Victorian cocktail, The Charlie Grey. Immerse yourself in the flavours of Victoria for a fun afternoon of warmth amongst winter that showcases the richness of our local heritage.
$70, 1pm-4pm, 22 June, opentable.com.au
Drink Victorian at Saint George
Enjoy six Victorian wines available by the glass and carafe for the entire month of June.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, sevenrooms.com/reservations/saintgeorge
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Kewpie Fitzroy
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Kewpie. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, kewpiefitzroy.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Provincial Hotel
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Provincial Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, provincialhotel.com.au
Blackhearts and Sparrows’ exploration of Victorian pinot noir
Blackhearts believes it’s always the time and place for pinot noir. They’ll be taking a multi-regional deep dive into Victorian pinot Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June, featuring bottles from Macedon, Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland in celebration of Drink Victorian month. Pouring at your favourite Blackhearts stores – check the link for details.
Free, 21-22 June, blackeartsandsparrows.com.au
#DrinkVictorian at Salona
Salona supports Victorian farmers, using seasonal and local produce to bring traditional Greek classics to the plate, and this June they’ll be complemented by a special range of regional Victorian wines offered by the glass.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, salona.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Bridge Hotel, Fargo & Co., Harlow Bar, Prince Alfred Hotel, Richmond Club Hotel and Terminus Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, thebridgehotel.com.au, fargoandco.com.au, harlowbar.com.au, princealfredhotel.com.au, richmondclubhotel.com.au, theterminushotel.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Fairfield Boathouse
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Fairfield Boathouse. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, fairfieldboathouse.com
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Auburn Hotel
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Auburn Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, theauburnhotel.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at The Hawthorn Hotel
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at The Hawthorn Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, thehawthornhotel.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at The Posty
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Post Office. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, postofficeclubhotel.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Studley Park Boathouse Kew
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Studley Park Boathouse. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, studleyparkboathousekew.com.au
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank presents: Free Flow Fiesta at Sorolla
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank is teaming up with Australian gin distillery Patient Wolf Gin to offer diners bottomless G&Ts paired with authentic tapas prepared by Sorolla chef, Ryan Flaherty. For 90 minutes guests will enjoy a four-course Spanish feast that is bursting with flavour, paired beautifully with fragrant Patient Wolf gins.
$105 per person, 6.30pm, every Saturday in June, eventbrite.com
Starward Distillery x Casa de Vinos
Casa de Vinos hosts an exclusive Starward Distillery evening, celebrating local producers. Discuss trends in the Australian whisky industry and its global impact while exploring Starward’s latest releases. Enjoy welcome cocktails followed by a tasting session with newly released Starward whisky, complemented by cheese and charcuterie boards featuring local Victorian produce.
$69, 7pm-9pm, 27 June, casadevinos.com.au/starward-distillery-evening
Bellarine Distillery Gin Afternoon at Casa de Vinos
Casa de Vinos invites you to explore the Bellarine Distillery Gin range as their team travels from the peninsula to the city. Enjoy an afternoon tasting the full gin line-up neat, in G&Ts, and cocktails, paired with cheese and charcuterie boards highlighting local Victorian produce. Celebrate Victoria’s amazing local producers at this unmissable event.
$79, 2pm-4pm, 29 June, casadevinos.com.au/bellarine-distillery-gin-afternoon
Drink Victorian Month at Casa de Vinos
For the month of June, Casa de Vinos is excited to offer a special drinks menu highlighting Victorian producers. Visit throughout June for special cocktails, whisky and gin flights, and more. “From the valleys to the snowfields, the country to the coast, this month we’re Drinking Victorian.”
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, casadevinos.com.au/drinkvictorian
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Golden Gate Hotel
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Golden Gate Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, goldengatehotel.com.au
Marionette Aperitivo Sundays at Casa N.O.M
Celebrate drinking Victorian every Sunday in June at Casa N.O.M with an exclusive Marionette aperitivo cocktail menu and a range of tacos. Marionette is an award winning Victorian brand celebrating local produce and is championed by many restaurants and bars. Enjoy a Marionette cocktail with your choice of two tacos, explore the aperitivo menu and celebrate the best of Victoria.
$25, from 12pm, every Sunday throughout June, casanom.com.au
Morris of Rutherglen Whisky & Southern Barbecue at White Oaks Saloon
Join White Oaks for an evening of Southern flavours and explore Victoria’s Morris Single Malt Whisky from Rutherglen, combining decades of tradition, their heritage still and ancient fortified casks with contemporary techniques. Enjoy a tasting of four Morris whiskies and a choice of Southern barbecue Montana rub steak or baby back ribs with sides.
$99, 7pm and 9pm, every Thursday throughout June, whiteoakssaloon.com.au
The Victorian Wine Theory at Mount Erica Hotel
Celebrate Victorian wines with a tailored steak night wine pairing featuring local producers working with Italian grape varieties, and a vertical tasting flight covering several vintages from one of Victoria’s most loved and highly regarded producers. Enjoy a unique by-the-glass pairing experience that showcases the exceptional quality of Victorian wines alongside notable international peers.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, mountericahotel.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at College Lawn Hotel, Prahran Hotel and The Smith. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, collegelawnhotel.com.au, prahranhotel.com, thesmithprahran.com.au
Drink Victorian at Harvie
This June, Harvie creates a seasonal cocktail menu and a premium pour menu using only Victorian products. This month-long event showcases a menu exclusively of Victorian products.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, harvie.bar
Drink Victorian at Henrietta
For the month of June, Henrietta features a Victorian-only cocktail list and offers Victorian wines by the glass.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, henriettachicken.com/windsor
Smashed Grapes Urban Cellar Door at Neptune
To celebrate Neptune’s 7th birthday, the Smashed Grapes Urban Cellar door concept returns. Guests can taste seven Victorian pinots and chat with the winemaker while snacking on canapés from chef Jake Read. There’ll be DJs playing tunes as guests to enjoy an exclusively Victorian beverage menu throughout the afternoon.
$50, 1pm-3pm, 23 June, neptune.melbourne/whatson
Find Your Spirit, Find Your Soul
Konpira Maru takes over Backroom Bar this June with a special gin menu that’s all about the Martini, the Negroni and the Highball, with locally sourced garnishes and paired snacks from the bar.
Prices vary, from 4.30pm, 13 to 15 June, ovolohotels.com
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Imperial South Yarra
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Imperial South Yarra. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, imperialsouthyarra.com
Discover Victorian Made Drinks
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Hotel Esplanade, Newmarket St Kilda, Village Belle and West Beach Pavillion. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, hotelesplanade.com.au, newmarketstkilda.com.au, villagebelle.com.au, westbeachstkilda.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at The Station Hotel
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Station Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, thestationhotel.com.au
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Vic Hotel Yarraville
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Victoria Hotel Yarraville. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, vichotelyarraville.com.au
Drink Victorian at Hotel Canberra
For the month of June, savour the best Victorian food, wines, beers and spirits at Hotel Canberra with their Victorian-only menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, hotelcanberra.au
Wild Feast with Outback Chef’s Wild Food Farm
Experience a culinary journey through the rich tapestry of Australian bush flavours at Wild Food Farm. Enjoy a nine-course degustation menu, crafted for food and drink enthusiasts, blending multicultural influences with the essence of the outback. Paired with Purple Hen wines, and concluding with handcrafted teas, every moment celebrates authentic Australian gastronomy.
$120, 12.30pm, 28 June, trybooking.com
Discover Victorian Made Drinks at Ball Court Hotel
For the month of June, savour the best of Victorian-made drinks at Ball Court Hotel. From cocktails to wine, spirits, and beer, explore a curated selection in the Drink Victorian section of the Me&U menu.
Prices vary, 1 to 30 June, ballcourthotel.com.au
