River Weeks

Overview

New locally-focused bar Yarra Falls not only takes name and inspiration from the Yarra River/Birrarung; it's devoting its first booze takeover event to producers located along its watery reaches.

Running Wednesday to Saturday nights, from July 6–16, River Weeks invites you to sip your way through a takeover showcase of locally-made goodies — from sherry-casked Napoleone cider, to Mac Forbes wine, to botanical-based delights from Melbourne Gin Company, to craft beers from Westside Ale Works.

Pop by at your leisure to try drops like the IDA Pruul Wild Mango Sour, Mac Forbes' lush Big Willy nebbiolo, and even cocktails like the Greenstone, featuring gin, strawberry gum, green chartreuse and vermouth. To match, the usual menu of bites will be amped up to include a rotation of cheese from the Yarra Valley.

What's more, you'll be drinking for a great cause. As part of Yarra Falls' commitment to the land that supplies all of its produce and libations, the bar's donating 7% of revenue from all River Weeks menu items to the Yarra Riverkeepers Association.

You'll also have the chance to chat with some of the producers, with a series of evening Meet the Maker sessions. Catch the folks from Mac Forbes on July 6 and 7, Melbourne Gin Company and Marionette on July 8, Westside Aleworks and Ida Pruul on July 13, and Napoleone on July 14.

Yarra Falls' warm mulled cider