Unlock The Rocks Weekend
Unlock The Rocks Weekend
23
Aug
24
Aug
Event

Unlock The Rocks Weekend


When
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August
11am to 4pm 

 
Where

First Fleet Park and Throughout The Rocks (see participating bars and restaurants)

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Price

FREE

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Unlock The Rocks with a weekend celebration of local wines, craft brews, gourmet bites and live jazz.

This August, it's time to Unlock The Rocks and immerse yourself in a month-long celebration of delicious dining, workshops and foodie adventures. One weekend you won't want to miss is the Unlock The Rocks Weekend - two jam packed days of flavour and fun on Saturday 23 August and Sunday 24 August. 

Experience the Best of NSW Wine & Local Delights

Start your adventure at First Fleet Park, where you'll be greeted with the smooth sounds of live jazz music, plus an array from stalls from artisanal food vendors and NSW Wine. From the crisp cool-climate wines of Peppergreen Estate to the rich reds crafted by Bordeaux winemaker, Jean-Francois Esnault, you can savour the best of best of New South Wales' wine regions right here in the city. 

Indulge in Exclusive Food & Drink Specials in The Rocks

Hungry for more? Continue your journey deeper into The Rocks' historic laneways to uncover foodie specials at local restaaurants and bars. Think $12 Riveria Cocktails at Le Foote, freshly shucked oysters and torched aburi scallops at the newly opened Hooked and Harvest, and free beer tastings at The Australian Heritage Hotel. This is a food lover's paradise, so arrive with an appetite! 

Don't forget to explore the Cocktail, Seafood, Cheese, Coffee and Native Ingredient Trails - running all month long for those who can't get enough.

Mark your calendar and get ready to Unlock The Rocks for a flavour-filled adventure this August.

First Fleet Park 

Throughout The Rocks

Le Foote
$12 Cocktails and Free Live Jazz

Unlock The Rocks and visit Le Foote for $12 Riviera Cocktails and a special performance by Big Little Quartet, 2pm - 4pm on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August.

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The Australian Heritage Hotel
Free Beer Tastings
Join 7th Day Brewery at the Australian Heritage Hotel for a free guided beer tasting, featuring four unique brews, blind tastings, and great prizes. Hosted by the brewers themselves, it’s a fun and flavour-packed afternoon of beer, banter, and discovery.
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The Garden at The Collective
Meet the Makers: Mule Coffee Roasters

Get up close with the roasters behind Mule Coffee at The Garden at The Collective — a flavour-packed, story-filled experience complete with a complimentary coffee with your breakfast.

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4 Doors Down
Legendary Beef and Guinness Pie with your fave toppings
4 Doors Down (the little sister of the famous Mercantile Hotel), is hitting the street for Unlock The Rocks Weekend, dishing up their legendary Beef & Guinness Pie with all the trimmings - it's the perfect winter warmer. 
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Aslan Coffee Roasters
Coffee Cupping and Roasting Workshop

Join ASLAN Coffee Roasters for an intimate workshop on Saturday 23 and Sunday 23 August, perfect for coffee enthusiasts. You will learn about the fascinating transformation of coffee beans, watch as the team demonstrate a complete roasting batch and best of all, enjoy a tasting session exploring different coffee processing methods and flavour profiles. Tickets are available for just $20 and include a complimentary 250g bag of freshly roasted coffee beans, as well as a Free Coffee.

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