La Scala on Jersey, where dads are entitled to a free meal on Fathers Day 2015
Sunday 6th September is Father's Day, your chance to show how in-tune you are to the old man by planning the perfect celebration of his existence. Below you'll find a heap of special events in this F&L guide, based in and around Sydney with some outside of the city for quick getaway ideas.
FOOD & DRINK EVENTS
The Morrison (CBD, Sydney)
Book a table at The Morrison for Father's Day and your dad will be entitled to one free main meal for either lunch or dinner. It's excellent value considering the food at The Morrison is excellence.
225 George St, Sydney
themorrison.com.au
Three Williams (Redfern, Sydney)
Three Williams are giving every dad that dines in with them a free craft beer with their meal, after 10am. Dads can choose from Three Williams’ curated selection of beers, including 4 Pines and Little Creatures. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a hearty breakfast like the Big William or a signature narnie and beer battered fries.
613a Elizabeth St, Redfern
threewilliams.com
Yayoi (CBD, Sydney)
Yayoi is a reliable Japanese brand have just opened up their second Sydney restaurant, and the second outside of Asia. The location for this new venue is in The Galeries Victoria, which has allowed them a nice fit out with a bright, vibrant atmosphere in which to enjoy their authentic Japanese dining experience. The home-cooked aesthetic of the meals is perfect for the father that wants to explore traditional Japanese cuisine in depth and they also have a funky, fast ordering system using iPads.
The Galeries
yayoi.com.au
Gelato Messina (Various Locations)
ICE CREAM CIGARS!. That's right, those inventive folk at Gelato Messina have introduced a pretty out-there concept exclusively for Father's Day, and available from today. Select Messina locations will be selling packages of the Juan Hernandez Big Smoke, each box containing four hand rolled ice cream cigars in two flavours. One: The Sugar Daddy which is full of salted caramel and orange gelato with whisky cream and maple syrup honeycomb. The second flavour, Fidel's Fatty brings chocolate gelato, rum anglaise, and coconut biscuit. Both are wrapped in chocolate paper and each box costs $39.
Available at:
Darlinghurst
Miranda
Parramatta
Rosebury
Fitzroy (Melbourne)
Coolangatta (QLD)
Head to www.gelatomessina.com to reserve yours now. As with everything special that Messina does, these will sell out fast.
La Scala on Jersey (Woollahra)
Modern Italian restaurant La Scala on Jersey (above The Light Brigade Hotel) will be opening especially for lunch this Sunday 6th September, and they will be treating every dad to a complimentary meal, showcasing their authentic Italian dining experience. Popular dishes include a nice, meaty Scotch Fillet, a tender Lamb Shoulder, and their excellent range of pastas.
Corner of Jersey Road and Melrose Lane, Woollahra NSW 2025 (above The Light Brigade Hotel)
http://www.lascalaonjersey.com.au
Miss Peaches (Newtown)
New Orleans inspired bar Miss Peaches is always an essential hang week-round but Father's Day is going to be special simply because of one, very big, very greasy burger. Designed to make dad's melt, the Dad Burger is a burger with double paddy, BBQ beef brisket, bacon steak, pickles, onions, tomato, American cheese, ketchup, and mustard. It will be available from 5pm, with dad rock pumping from 7pm.
www.misspeaches.com.au
201 Missenden Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
(02) 9557 7280
Manly Wharf Hotel (Manly, Sydney)
Manly Wharf Hotel will be giving dads a free 150 lashes with every main meal purchased on Father’s Day.
E Esplanade, Manly NSW
manlywharfhotel.com.au
Dove & Olive/Keg & Brew (Surry Hills, Sydney)
Inner-city craft beer favourites Dove & Olive and Keg & Brew will be offering some specials this Sunday 6th September for dad's across Sydney:
Shout dad a 4 Pines ‘Extra Special Bitter’ and enjoy the firm bitterness and rich toffee and raisin sweetness of this full-flavoured, amber-coloured English Ale. Hand-pump pints pouring all weekend for the special Schooner price of $9.50. You can also treat him to Dad & Dave’s #1 Pale Ale for the special price of $8 all weekend. An Australian style Pale Ale with balanced malt sweetness and citrus and passion fruit flavours.
Also available is a succulent 350g grass fed T-bone steak, served with beer battered onion rings, rocket parmesan, mustard and gravy at the Keg & Brew, and served with baked potato, sour cream, chives, gravy and broccolini at the Dove & Olive. Other specials for Dad include the Roast Chicken Maryland with house slaw, herd roasted chats and chicken gravy at the Dove & Olive and Slow Roast Lamb Shoulder with charred fennel, bok choy and lamb gravy at the Keg & Brew.
THE DOVE & OLIVE
Address: 156 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
Website: www.doveandolive.com.au
THE KEG & BREW
Address: 26 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills
Website: www.kegandbrew.com.au
The Botanist (Kirribilli, Sydney)
If your dad loves a good old fashioned Sunday roast you should head to Kirribilli's The Botanist for a pork roast with crispy potatoes, roast carrots and parsnips for $60 for two which includes a complimentary white or red wine, or tap beer. The Botanist team will also be serving up $8 bloody mary's from 11am-4pm, or you could try the 'Barrington Boutique' made up of blueberry infused Bulleit Bourbon with peach liqueur, lemon, spiced blueberry syrup and orange bitters, which will be sure to quench dad's thirst.
17 Willoughby St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
(02) 9954 4057
info@thebotanist.com.au
http://thebotanist.com.au
The Rice Den (St Leonards, Sydney)
Treat Dad to a Cantonese feast at newly opened restaurant, The Rice Den, in St Leonards. The Rice Den will be giving Dads a complimentary tap beer on Father's Day when they dine in at the restaurant with their family. In addition, all Dads will be given the chance to win a Rice Den hamper full of goodies he'll love, including housemade sauces, pickles, and much more.
Bookings are being taken now and are highly recommended so give the team a call on (02) 9411 2001 to reserve your table.
30-32 Chandos St, St Leonards
thericeden.com.au
Bondi Hardware (Bondi, Sydney)
Not your typical hardware store, nonetheless a fantastic option of where to take dad this Father's Day. Treat your dad with $10 cocktail classics such as the rusty nail, hammer, jackhammer, monkey wrench and screwdriver available all day. Even better, if you pre-book a table of 4 or more for Father's Day you go into the draw to win dad a $200 Bunnings Voucher. Make sure to mention you are booking for Father's Day and the winner will be announced Sunday morning.
39 Hall St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
(02) 9365 7176
info@bondi-hardware.com.au
http://bondi-hardware.com.au
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafes (Various Locations)
If dad has a famously strong sweet tooth you should probably treat him to a huge chocolate feast for Father's Day - then get him a FitBit or something to make up for it. Guylian Belgian Chocolate cafes across Australia have just launched a new menu, delivering both sweet and savoury fare such as the Roquefort & Honeycomb and the Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Cream. This in addition to the essential chocolate desserts like the 100% Pure Pleasure which is Belgian chocolate mousse, and almond panna cotta, topped with pure dark chocolate icing.
For locations head to http://www.guyliancafe.com.au/
Monopole (Potts Point, Sydney)
What better way to celebrate Father's Day lunch than at Potts Point wine bar, Monopole? Monopole will be serving a $65pp seven-course shared menu designed by Brent Savage, recently named The Australian's 2015 Hottest Chef of the Year. Start with spiced pork saucisson or cured Rangers Vallery tri tip, followed by cured trevally, pickled cucumber, smoked yoghurt and sea greens and spiced lamb rump, charred cabbage and kohlrabi. Finish off with pumpkin ice cream, chocolate ganache, mandarin and salted pepitas, which is sure to satisfy any dad.
Menu available from 12pm-3pm. Bookings essential.
71a Macleay Street, Potts Point
(02) 9360 4410
info@monopolesydney.com.au
www.monopolesydney.com.au
Yellow (Potts Point, Sydney)
Yellow will be serving a special Father's Day $65pp three-course menu showcasing its renowned contemporary French-bistro style food. Yellow favourites such as cured mackerel, celery and mullet roe; Rangers Valley tri-tip, charred onion and green garlic and poached quince, rhubarb, whipped yoghurt and malt will all feature on the menu.
Menu available from 12pm-3pm. Bookings essential.
57 Macleay Street, Potts Point
(02) 9332 2344
info@yellowsydney.com.au
www.yellowsydney.com.au
Biota Dining (Bowral, NSW)
Get out of town and take dad on a scenic Sunday road trip to Biota Dining in Bowral. Here you have the choice of indulging in the regular five course ($110pp) and seven course ($165pp) tasting menus in the dining room with a craft beer on arrival for dads, or you can go for the more casual option and hang out in the lounge bar and courtyard where there will be a whole suckling pig, produce table and local wine and beer for $70 per person.
Reservations essential for both.
18 Kangaloon Road, Bowral
(02) 4862 2005
info@biotadining.com
www.biotadining.com
The Byron at Byron (Byron Bay)
The Byron at Byron are hosting a brilliant Sunday lunch for families to bring their Dads. Guests can treat dad to a three course roast lunch with a welcome beer, wine or bubbles on arrival for only $85 per person. Overlooking the stunning rainforest surrounds of the resort The Byron at Byron’s restaurant is a great spot to show your appreciation for Dad. Seatings are from 12:30pm, and bookings must be made either on www.thebyronatbyron.com.au or on 02 6639 2111.
Pepper Convent (Hunter Valley)
Drive on up to the Hunter for the weekend and you'll nab one night's accommodation at the lush Pepper's Convent for two people (deluxe room) $195, including breakfast and free wi-fi. It'll set you back $195 but you've got tours of the gorgeous 1.5 acre organic kitchen available upon request as well.
Available for stays between Sunday, 6 September and Thursday, 10 September.
88 Halls Road, Polkolbin NSW
peppersconvent.com
Book by 31 August by emailing convent@peppersconvent.com with the code: fathersday15. Subject to availability.
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