We're in the know about all the best things to do, see, eat, and drink this weekend!
Mexico’s Margarita Masterclass
Saturday 23rd November
Mexico’s handing over the reins and leaving you in charge of the next weekend session with their Margarita Masterclass at the Ellerslie venue. In the 90 minute course, you’ll learn how to make three different types of Tequila-filled margs, all while getting to snack on Mexico’s food menu. Kicking off at 7 pm, make sure to book in now!
Craft Beer & Seafood Festival
Saturday 23rd November
An entire festival dedicated to two of the best things, Acacia’s very own Craft Beer & Seafood Festival is happening this weekend in Ellerslie. Premium beers, cooking stalls, live music in the garden, and plenty of tastings and prizes are on offer. Grab a last-minute ticket here.
Bottomless Dumplings & Chicken Wings
Saturday 23rd November
Have a different kind of “big night” on Saturday at Dumplings with Wings two-hour Bottomless Dumplings and Chicken Wings sessions. All you can eat dumplings in seven different flavours and chicken wings in five different sauces, with one lucky person winning a $35 voucher to come back for more. Round up the crew and book a bottomless table ASAP.
Wood & Co. Coffee at Platform Store
Saturday 23rd November
Celebrating the launch of their new collab, the streetwear geniuses Platform Store and Wood & Co. Coffee have joined forces to bring a special one-off event to Platform’s Mt Eden store. Head down for a full day of custom roast coffee, beers, Brothers Beers, and Simon & Lee’s new creation, Good Dog Bad Dog.
Epic BBQ Pit Yard Battle
Saturday 23rd November
Epic Beer’s BBQ Yard Battle is on, and you’re the judge! Snag a cheap ticket to the hottest event in town, gaining you access to the BBQ Pit as well as plenty of meat to test. Pair it up with one of Epic’s ice-cold beers and make a full day of the stunning weather.
Gordon’s Pink Gin Party
Saturday 23rd November
Pink Gin is in, and Gordon’s may just be the best of the best. Hosting a pop-up pink gin party at Pukekohe Park for SsangYong Counties Cup Day, there’ll be plenty of music, trackside action, food truck goodness, and Gordon’s Pink Gin. Grab a fascinator and your ticket now!
Bombay Sapphire's Gin Garden Pop-Up
Saturday 23rd + Sunday 24th November
Just in time for the good weather, Bombay Sapphire is hosting a Gin Garden Pop-up at the wonderful Culpeper on Princes Wharf. With their own Bombay cocktail menu and DJ’s Phoebe Carr and Rose Alice taking you through the afternoon, waterside. Don’t miss Happy Hour 4 pm - 7 pm!
Annabel's All-Day Happy Hour
Sunday 24th November
No one likes when Happy Hour ends. Luckily for us, it doesn’t have to this Sunday at Annabel's. The wine bar on Ponsonby Road is hosting their all-day Happy Hour from 2 pm - 8 pm with $7 tap beers and $8 wines and Prosecco, to go alongside their undeniably-delicious sharing plates for the table.
Opening Day at Aperitivo
Sunday 24th November
After a four-month-long wait, Aperitivo is open for business. Join them at the opening party at 12 pm - 10 pm Sunday for a day of authentic and modern Italian cocktails, complimentary tastings, live music and entertainment, all enjoyed in the sun.
