Stuck in a bit of a rut this winter? We’ve rounded up seven things to see, eat and do in South Bank that are guaranteed to inject some fun back into your routine.
1. $10 Pides at Ahmets Get your week started on the right note with a delicious pide for just $10 at Ahmet’s! Hello, gourmet work lunch or Monday date night! With a great selection of flavours available you can make it a regular part of your Monday routine. After all, there are seven flavours to make your way through! Our pick of the bunch is the lamb steak pide, which features shaved lamb meat, capsicum, onion, tomato, mozzarella, and parsley – it’s a savoury taste sensation!
2. Cheap Tuesdays at Cork & Chroma Unleash your inner artist and get your relaxation on with Cork & Chroma’s Cheap Tuesdays – trust us it’s seriously therapeutic! Enjoy three hours of relaxation with a guided paint-and-sip session with all your favourite BYO beverages and bites. Plus, there is a new painting to master each week if you want to tap into your creativity on the reg join The Club! This membership gives you access to one session per month (up to $69 value) and 15% off the gift shop for just $49 per month!
3. Aperitivo Hour at Vici A mid-week treat is always a good idea, especially when it involves an afternoon of sipping and grazing Italian-style! Picture yourself on a Wednesday enjoying a refreshing Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz, or Peroni Leggera with some delectable fried olives, crispy arancini, prosciutto, and triple cream brie! It’s so addictive you’ll want to come back time and time again, so it’s a good thing it’s available every weekday! Book here.
4. Poppies Dine and Sip Thursdays are for tasty brioche bug rolls and a sneaky marg or martini! Poppies latest dine and sip offer is the ultimate way to spend the afternoon! Indulge in mouth-watering brioche bug rolls, fries, and a two-hour Margarita and Watermelon Martini drinks package! Can’t make Thursday? No worries, it’s available on Sunday also! Book your spot here.
5. FIFA Fan Festival™ Friday is for the beautiful game and cheering on your fave team as we head towards the pointy end of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ - the finals! Catch all the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ game day action and enjoy exciting entertainment in an electric atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival™ on Riverside Green!
6. Bottomless Trombas & Tacos at Mucho Mexicano Turn your Saturday into a Mexican fiesta at Mucho Mexicano! From 11am you’ll be treated to two and a half hours of frozen and mini tromba margs and moreish soft tacos. You’ll have your pick of fresh and indulgent taco offerings for meat lovers right through to the vegetarians. Think sticky wagyu beef cheek, grilled achiote chicken, roasted cauliflower, pulled pork, beer-battered snapper, or pumpkin and halloumi.
7. OTTO Osteria Gin and Oyster Sundays Relax riverside with Gin and Oyster Sundays at OTTO Osteria! This is the ultimate way to add a spot of luxury to your Sunday plans! You’ll be sitting pretty with a riverfront view, six freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive gin cocktail line-up. Choose from the classic Negroni, Ambleside Signature Martini, or Red Snapper, an OTTO take on a Bloody Mary. Let the good time roll this Sunday and head on down to OTTO Osteria from 12pm – 5pm. No booking necessary!
