Felons Barrel Room Launch Weekend
Experience this fully realised wharfside brewery, featuring three days of top-notch live music, Vietnamese cuisine and barrel-aged beers.
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Overview
Felons Brewing Co.'s impressive Manly craft brewery has just celebrated its first birthday. Yet the team is about to honour an even more important milestone — the reveal of Felons Barrel Room, a fully fledged live music venue complemented by Vietnamese-inspired cuisine and barrel-aged beers. Described as the final chapter in bringing the venue to life, you're invited to a three-day launch weekend stacked with free gigs alongside top-notch food and drink.
To kick things off, neo-soul band Winston Surfshirt will take to the stage on Friday, December 5, from 7pm, bringing their trademark funk to the wharf. On Saturday, December 6, legendary Australian new wave band Mental As Anything will perform their hits for party-goers. Then, on Sunday, December 7, round out the party with a family-friendly afternoon that evolves into a takeover by Australian dance label Club Sweat. Catch the likes of James Pepper, Yolanda Be Cool, Bella Backe, and Joel Cantone as they bring plenty of heat to the dance floor.
Winston Surfshirt
For those keen to experience this new era of Felons, they'll quickly discover the band room is no half-measure. Featuring a purpose-built audio and lighting system, the 700-person capacity venue will focus on showcasing local and emerging musical talent, instantly making the Barrel Room one of the premier live music venues on the Northern Beaches. Meanwhile, the space will host themed events throughout the week, from trivia nights to comedy shows and jazz evenings.
The culinary offering also rises above, with a brand-new Vietnamese menu featuring dishes that complement Felons' barrel-aged beers. The menu by chefs Bao La and Ty Bellingham builds on the success of Vietnamese canteen Saigon Supper Inn, serving vibrant Vietnamese dishes full of bold flavours and fresh ingredients.
Felons Manly
Head along to the opening weekend to be among the first to sip brews in Felons' Barrel Room. "With Felons Barrel Room, we're pairing great beer with vibrant Vietnamese food and live music to create a place alive with energy and possibility. It's our way of celebrating Manly, a destination that's as much about people as it is about place," says Dean Romeo, brand director of Felons Brewing Co.
All of the gigs across the weekend are live and totally free; all you have to do is RSVP. Be sure to get in quick to nab your spot by the Manly Wharf and get ready to toast to summer and the Barrel Room's big debut.
Register for Winston Surfshirt here.
Register for Mental As Anything here.
Register for Club Sweat here.
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