Australian Open 2024 Culinary Program
The tournament is a who's who of Melbourne's food scene. The only question is: what will you try first?
Overview
This year's Australian Open is a food lover's dream, showcasing a smorgasbord of cuisines from across the planet and catering to every palate.
One of the hottest seats is Bar Atrium with its Yarra and city skyline views — the perfect backdrop to a three-course Lebanese-inspired brunch curated by Melbourne's own celebrated master of modern Middle Eastern cooking and food pop-up king, Tom Sarafian. As the sun sets, the venue transforms into an 'After Eight' experience, featuring bar snacks by Sarafian and cocktails from The Everleigh.
Meanwhile, at John Cain Arena's Fusion Feast you'll find dishes from beloved chefs like Ross Magnaye of Serai and Jessi Singh of Daughter-In-Law.
Enjoy tastes of Italia at Garden Square with Lygon Street Italian. Iconic Melbourne joints King & Godfree, D.O.C, and Brunetti Classico will serve up classic Italian dishes from pizza al taglio to delish porchetta rolls.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Seafood lovers can head to the AO Courtside Bar, where Bondi's Fish Shop is serving up bar bites, while Fishbowl makes another appearance at Grand Slam Oval, serving fresh and flavoursome items from its Street Food concept menu.
For a taste of Spain, visit Abel Lusa's Cambio de Tercio for traditional and modern tapas. Not far away, the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Bar offers a touch of fancy, a perfect spot for sipping champagne while watching the matches.
For those looking for salvation amid the Aussie summer heat, don't miss the signature Peach Melbourne soft serve at AO Ballpark. Or head to the Peroni Bar for ice-cold respite. Canadian Club's Cabana Bar (to accompany the already-announced Racquet Club) and the Squealing Pig Wine Terrace are also on hand to provide tournament-goers with some quality watering hole options. If kicking back and relaxing with an Aperol Spritz while in the thick of the Aus Open atmosphere is more your thing, head to Terrazza Aperol.
Rockpool Bar and Grill, Penfolds Restaurant and Stokehouse are also back for another Australian Open appearance, as are the much-loved Rod Laver Arena Superboxes by Shane Delia's Maha and Nick and Nora's.
So, with all that being said, our tip for the Australian Open? Wear loose pants.
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