Free 'House of the Dragon'-Themed Gelato at Messina Newtown

Overview

Something chilly is headed Sydney's way on Monday, September 12: House of the Dragon-themed gelato, and for free. Two new limited-edition varieties are being whipped by up Gelato Messina, and they'll only be available for a single day at the chain's Newtown store — 3000 scoops in total, and with no wallets needed.

If your tastebuds are as eager as a Targaryen about sitting on the Iron Throne, House Vanillaryon combines burnt vanilla gelato, smoked chocolate brownie and burnt honey caramel, while Heir to the Cone will feature red velvet cheesecake gelato with dragonfruit puree. (Yes, something dragon-related was always bound to pop up.)

Just for the day from 12–9pm, Messina's King Street spot is also transforming into Westeros, which is set to involve appropriate decor. Given that House of the Dragon is all about the Targaryens, expect to feel like you're stepping into their world. Dragons will likely feature heavily here, we suspect — and if want to wear your best (or worst) blonde wig while you're there, that's up to you.

A key caveat: Messina's collaboration with Australian streaming service Binge, which airs House of the Dragon, is a first-come-first-served event. So, while the one-day-only affair will kick off at 12pm and could indeed run till 9pm, those free gelato flavours are just available while stocks last.

Also, you do need to go in-store to get your freebies, as it isn't on offer via delivery.

Go on, try not to say "winter is coming" while you're there.