Dan's Hour at Dan's Diner

Overview

Calling all Dans. The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival pop-up Dan's Diner is giving anyone named Dan a free cocktail during its happy hour on Thursday, March 21, Friday, March 22 and Sunday, March 24.

And this isn't just for the basic Daniels of the world. If your name is Danielle, Daniele, Daniela, Danny, Dani, Danni, Dannii, Dana, Daen, Daan, Daniyyel, Danail or Danyal, then this one is also for you.

On each of the three days, from 4–5pm, the first 20 people through the door to show photo ID proof that their name is indeed a variation of Dan will get a free Dan Murphizz — a cocktail made from Melbourne Gin Company's fine dry gin, Marionette apricot brandy and lemon juice.

Dan Murphy's is running this Fed Square pop-up and has gathered together a heap of Dans from Melbourne's hospo scene to serve up American diner-inspired food and bevs. This includes Dan Hunter from Brae, Daniel Puskas from Sixpenny and Daniel Wilson from Yakimono. The Dan Murphy's crew has clearly leaned in hard to the Dan theme.

And come Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, visitors to the pop-up can also have a go at getting some free merch — if you're keen on the Dan Murphy's logo. The team has made their own strength tester, so folks can swing a mallet and try and ring the bell to get some free goodies.

Either stick around for more diner eats and drinks after Dan's Hour or explore other Fed Square happenings like the pop-up bakery Baker's Dozen.