Italy, Japan, Bali, Palm Springs… destinations we can only dream of visiting right now. But with Australian Venue Co’s Staycations across five venues in Sydney, guests can escape for a while through internationally inspired food, drinks and experiences – no passport required.
Staycation pop-ups are available now and will be live until late February 2021 at The Rook, Manly Wine, The Winery, Bungalow 8 and Cargo.
Dreaming of Europe? An Italian coastal inspired haven, with its fresh food and Aperitivo Hour, will be setting up home at The Rook to transport guests right to the heart of the Amalfi Coast. There’ll be a daily Aperitivo Hour from 4.30-5.30 and Bottomless Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays with 90 minutes of Quincy Seltzers, spritz and delicious antipasto spread for $69pp.
Or guests can venture to Italian wine country and soak up the Tuscan vibes at The Winery where both the wine garden and terrace have been transformed into the go-to spot for Italian inspired alfresco dining in collaboration with Tempus Two. Aperitivo Hour is where guests can enjoy cold carafe’s of freshly poured prosecco with antipasti board for $55, or purchase by the glass with complementary Prosecco Gelati made by local artisian Mapo. Bookings can be made in advance on the floral terrace or garden gazebos for a long lunch for $59pp, with the option to add two hours of free flowing prosecco and rose for $39pp.
Beachside Tokyo is where Manly Wine will take guests. Think Instagram moments with stunning installations of lush Sakura Blossom florals, unbeatable ocean views, a delicious menu of Japanese fusion bites and limited edition sips. Guests can enjoy bottomless Sakura Spring Brunch every Saturday with bottomless Roku Gin Spritz and brunch bites with a Japanese twist, $79pp. Then on Wednesday’s there’ll be Bottomless Dumplings from 5pm with pork & mushroom, Peking duck and vegetable gyoza with sauces and sides for $30pp and a $29pp upgrade gets guests bottomless beer, wine and cider.
The sands of Seminyak are calling at Bungalow 8. The perfect spot to soak up the sun, relaxing on daybeds sipping coconuts and bintangs with epic views of the water. The Day Bed Package will provide two hours of Prosecco and Bintangs from a personal esky with delicious shared dishes for $79pp. Saturdays are sorted thanks to a bottomless brunch of bottomless Bintangs & Prosecco fountain and Bali beach club inspired menu, $65pp. While Sunday Sessions feature spit-roasted suckling pig and live music.
For those who missed their festival fix this year, a taste of Coachella is coming to Cargo Bar! It may not be Palm Springs, but a giant tepee entrance, festival snack favourites and DJ line-up will play homage to the ultimate music experience. The Cargo-Chella Brunch will take place each Saturday with Bloody Marys, rose sangria jugs and brunch item, $59pp. The Booth Packages will be great for small groups, the GA package includes cocktail jugs on arrival, pizza to share and exclusive booth space at $35pp, while the VIP package has bottomless cocktails, wine and beer, bottomless snacking and exclusive booth space is perfect for groups of 10 at $80pp.
“With many Australians missing out on overseas holidays this year, we’re bringing the summer holiday vibes to some of our venues in Sydney,” says Kylie Moncur, AVC Chief Marketing Officer.
Manly Wine
Now – 21 Feb 2021
Destination: Japan
Celebrating cherry blossom season in Japan, beachside, featuring:
• Sakura Spring Boozy Brunch, Saturdays 11am-1pm and 2-4pm – bottomless Roku Gin Spritz and a menu of brunch bites with a Japanese twist
• Bottomless Dumplings, Wednesdays from 5pm – bottomless pork & mushroom, Peking duck or vegetable gyoza with sauces and sides for $30pp. Upgrade to bottomless beer, wine and cider available for $29pp
The Rook
Now – 21 Feb 2021
Destination: Amalfi Coast, Italy
Italian summer haven featuring:
• Daily Aperitivo Hour, 4.30-5.30pm – complimentary bar snacks when a featured Italian inspired cocktail is purchased
• Bottomless Brunch, Sat & Sun, 11.30 & 2pm (90 min sessions) – bottomless Quincy Seltzers, spritz and antipasto spread, $69pp
The Winery
Now – 21 Feb 2021
Destination: Tuscany, Italy
Italian summer haven featuring:
• Daily Aperitivo Hour, 5pm-6pm – complimentary Prosecco Gelati by Mapo when you purchase a glass of Tempus Two Prosecco or Antipasti board and carafe of Tempus Two Prosecco $55
• Tuscan Grazing Experience; Long lunch menu for $59pp, add 2 hours of bottomless Tempus Two prosecco and rose for $39pp. Bookings available in garden gazebos or on The Tempus Terrace.
Bungalow 8
Now – 28 Feb 2021
Beach Club Bali dreams become reality with comfy day beds, beach club brunching, coconuts and water views, featuring:
• Day Bed Package, weekends – 2 session on the day bed for groups of 4-6 with Prosecco and Bintangs from a personal esky and a grazing menu of Bali beach club inspired share dishes, $79pp (see website for session times)
• Bottomless Bali Brunch, Saturdays 12pm & 2.30pm – 2 hours of bottomless Prosecco and Bintangs from the beach club fountain and a Bali beach club inspired menu, $65pp
• Bali Staycay Sundays, Sundays 1-5pm – spit-roasted suckling pig and mouthwatering sides for $29pp. Bintangs, fresh coconut cocktails and frozen Daiquiris will be available. Live music from Bermuda Social 2-5pm
Cargo Bar
Now – 28 Feb 2021
Destination: Coachella, Palm Springs
Playing homage to Coachella music festival with a giant tepee entrance, fantastic DJ line-up and festival snack faves like lobster rolls, nachos and more. Featuring:
• Cargo-Chella Brunch, Saturdays 11am & 1pm – hard seltzer on arrival and brunch items from the menu plus 2hrs of Bloody Marys and rose sangria jugs with festival tunes all day long, $59pp
• Booth Packages
GA Package – cocktail jugs on arrival, pizza to share and exclusive booth space for the group, $35pp
VIP Package – 2hrs of bottomless cocktails, wine and beer, bottomless snacking and exclusive booth space for the group. Suitable for groups of 10 guests, $80pp
