Australian Drinks Festival
The ultimate weekend-long pop-up bar.
Overview
Beer, wine and spirits of all sorts – whatever your poison, you'll find it at the Australian Drinks Festival. Formerly known as Top Shelf, this annual event is all about the alcohol, featuring workshops, panels and live entertainment, along with all the free samples you can (responsibly) drink.
Held once again at the Royal Exhibition Building, this year's festival is set for July 16-17. Think of it as a non-stop two-day happy hour. Take part in a blind beer tasting and sip cocktails from any one of a number of pop-up bars. You can also learn the tricks of the trade from some of the biggest names in bar culture, including gin expert Elly Baxter and world-renowned bartender Iain Griffiths.
As for food, you needn't worry – some of Melbourne's best food trucks will be on-site, including That Arancini Guy, Chilli Express and Franklins Classic American Hotdogs.
Information
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