Spritz Sessions

Overview

As well as being one of Newstead's best places for a bite, Allonda boasts a laneway where sipping drinks and whiling away the afternoon is always on the menu. But $15 cocktails, $4 beef croquettes and $8 fried chicken sandwiches from 3–6pm Tuesday–Saturday weekly might just be your best reason yet to head by.

Called Spritz Sessions, this new regular special is on offer beneath yellow-hued umbrellas, surrounded by leafy plants and in a dog-friendly space — because why should your four-legged friend stay home when you're heading out for a beverage?

For sips, you can choose between four kinds of spritzes (Aperol, lychee refresher, tropical punch and Solbevi limoncello), plus margaritas, negronis and old fashioneds.

The food range also includes charred bread with olive oil and caramelised balsamic, oysters, tempura zucchini flowers and mini potato rostis.

Allonda isn't taking reservations for its Spritz Sessions, so arriving early to score a table is recommended.