Overview
When your neighbour has one of the best views in Bondi, you can't be blamed for wanting to take over the joint for a night. Following pop-ups by the likes of Belle's Hot Chicken, Supernormal and Adriano Zumbo, Bondi Icebergs is hosting another one-night-only pop-up — with their over-the-road neighbours The Anchor.
Hopping across Campbell Parade and taking over the bar at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, The Anchor are gearing up to celebrate the beginning of spring on September 1. Celebrated for their seriously spicy margaritas — including their signature guava and jalapeño infused margarita, The Machete — The Anchor will undoubtedly be whipping up some pretty crazy cocktails on the night. The Anchor crew will also be bringing some of their best-loved food offerings to the pop-up, including sweet potato fries with wasabi mayo, fish tacos and salted cod croquettes.
It's a pop-up that's been waiting to happen for years — these neighbours are certainly no strangers. The Anchor's Andy Penney and Icebergs' Lenny Opai made a name for themselves in the Auckland bar scene, most notably working at the iconic Bayswater Brasserie together. The secret weapon though? Former Eau De Vie brain Clinton Hor, who's just joined the Anchor team and used to work with Maurice Terzini at Icebergs and Da Orazio. Geez. All in the family much? "This is going to be fun," says Terzini. "We all go back a long way and are now all part of a great bar scene in Bondi. We all love a drink and we all love the hits of the '70s, '80s and '90s that spin at Anchor Bar Bondi." Well, there's your soundtrack.
The Anchor x Icebergs Dining Room and Bar takeover is happening on Tuesday, September 1 from 6pm. It's first-in, best-dressed, and free entry – so you're going to want to get there early.