Overview
If you have lived in Sydney for frankly any time at all, you should be familiar with King Street Wharf mainstay Cargo. It's the place that you inevitably end up when, already a few drinks down, someone in the group (occasionally you) suggests finding a dance floor to tear up.
But the appeal of Cargo stretches beyond after-dark dancing. A recent overhaul has brought a funky metropolitan buzz to the venue with a new palette of concrete, glass blocks and pops of royal blue. Combined with its prime real estate overlooking Darling Harbour and this pretty appealing package, Cargo is an ideal spot to get your day drink on.
Each Saturday and Sunday, Cargo hosts Get Spritzed, a 2.5-hour deal on bottomless spritz cocktails. For $60 per person — and a minimum of two people, no getting boozed alone — you and your mates can spend the afternoon slinging many an Aperol spritz. In addition to the well-loved classic, there's also a Campari spritz, a sweet rosé spritz and a fruity tropical spritz to try. Even day-drinking rookies know that the key to going the distance is a lined stomach so the package also includes a selection of starters and pizzas to share. There's certainly worse ways to spend a Saturday or Sunday.
Already have weekend plans? Never fear. Cargo also has some pretty sweet midweek deals including Happy Hour — from 4–7pm, Monday to Friday, when you can pick up a vino for $5, a schooner for $6, house spirits for $7 or a cocktail jug for $18 — and Throwback Thursdays, which features 90s hip hop and R&B.
Bookings for Get Spritzed are available from 12–3pm each Saturday and Sunday. Head to the website to reserve a table.
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