Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne. If that’s not cause to celebrate – even for the strongest non-monarchist amongst us – then what is?
But where? I hear you ask.
Well, here you go. Eight of Melbourne’s finest establishments to celebrate the milestone none of us will ever reach, but we’re so happy someone else did.
Fargo & Co – bottomless brunch, DJs until late and exclusive cocktail list
216 Swan St, Richmond
Friday 10th June – DJs on the decks until late.
Sat 11th and Sunday 12th June – O.G. Bottomless Brunch from 12-2 pm and 3-5 pm ($69pp), with the option to upgrade to be seated in a lush après ski lodge cabin and enjoy a chocolate fondue fountain for an extra $10pp, at $79pp. Bookings essential. DJs on the decks until late plus an exclusive cocktail list.
Harlow – open all long weekend for live music, bottomless brunch and drag trivia
447 Church St, Richmond
Friday 10th June – Live music in the beer garden, then DJs until late.
Saturday 11th (11.30 am and 2 pm) and Sunday 12th June (12 pm) – Disco Drag Bottomless Brunch, which includes 2 hours of bottomless beverages (Bacardi cocktails, Moon Dog seltzers, house wine, sparkling and beer), plus a choice of dish from the new lunch menu, hosted by a fabulous Drag Queen. $69pp, bookings essential. DJs on the decks until late.
Monday 13th June- Open for normal trade, Drag Queen trivia in the main bar from 7:30pm. Free but bookings essential.
Middle Park Hotel – traditional Sunday roast lunch or dinner
120 Canterbury Road, Middle Park
Sunday 12th June – Sunday roast special served with all the trimmings, available for lunch or dinner. $30pp for adults and $15pp for kids. Live music to entertain.
The Exchange Hotel – Sunday roast special, late night happy hour & DJ sets playing all weekend-long
39 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Friday 10th June – Drinks accompanied by acoustic tunes from 6.30 pm and a DJ on the decks from 10pm. Late Night Happy Hour from 10pm – 12pm.
Saturday 11th June – Late Night Happy Hour with DJ tunes playing from 10pm.
Sunday 12th June – Sunday Roast special ($27pp, available until sold out) and DJ sets.
Monday 13th June – Open all day and screening the Pies vs Dee’s game live and loud. Happy hour starts at 4pm.
The Station Hotel – perfect destination for families with plenty of kids’ entertainment
59 Napier St, Footscray
Sunday 12th June – Little ones will love the animal farm and kids’ entertainment from 12.30 – 3.30pm.
Monday 13th June – Parents will be able to sit back and relax knowing their kids are enjoying the magic show, face painting and balloon animals.
Kewpie Bar Fitzroy – $5 pizzas and disco all weekend long
376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June – DJs, drinks and disco every single night until very late. $5 pizzas available all-day.
College Lawn Hotel – cocktail specials and Monday recovery session
36 Greville St, Prahran
Sunday 12th June – $15 Espresso Martinis and Aperol Spritzes all-day. Live music from 3pm.
Monday 13th June – Recovery on the lawn with live entertainment all day long.
Hawthorn Hotel – live music and burger special
481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Friday 10th June & Sat 11th June – Afternoon acoustic tunes and live bands from 9pm.
Sunday 12th June – Cocktails, drinks and delicious food, plus live bands from 9pm.
Monday 13th June – Open all day with a $20 burger and beverage special.