Archer's World Whisky Day Dinner

Overview

If you fancy celebrating World Whisky Day with something a little more exciting than a dram at your local, look no further. The monochromatic hues and striking curved ceiling of Archer's promise a suitably sleek backdrop for an evening spent sipping fine booze — especially given the restaurant is marking the occasion with a big whisky dinner on Saturday, May 20.

Located within the Melbourne Marriott Docklands, Archer's is teaming up with award-winning local distillery Bakery Hill for an expertly curated feast full of complex flavours and belly-warming sips.

As mainland Australia's first craft whisky distillery, Bakery Hill has more than a little street cred, and this is your chance to score a comprehensive taste of what they're doing right. Each of the night's four courses will be paired with a different signature whisky expression from the range, either on its own or in cocktail form.

As for the food, you'll be tucking into a technique-driven lineup of plates by Executive Chef Ryan Flaherty — think chicken liver parfait married with cocoa and candied beetroot; koji-marinated beef short rib served with a marrow jus; and medjool date pudding finished with a whisky-spiked caramel sauce.

Tickets for this one come in at $130, including four courses with matched drinks.