House of Discovery

Overview

A good drink — either to celebrate, commiserate or just 'cause — is as embedded in Australian culture as sangas and backyard cricket. But in 2018, what constitutes 'good'? Sometimes you need to call in the experts. Enter Dan Murphy's, our comrades in entertainment.

Between Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, the brand is holding an interactive pop-up event that will help you spot, and serve, a quality tipple. The House of Discovery, as it has been dubbed, will pop up in an abandoned heritage house in Chippendale, with a drinks list curated by Dan Murphy's Spirit Ambassador Charlie Ainsbury (ex-This Must Be The Place).

So, do you want the grand tour? Start on the ground floor in the tequila room, which pays homage to the famed Mexican spirit. Mind the agave and cactus plants as you explore the room, learning the history of tequila and how to differentiate the three styles — blanco, reposado and anejo. Upstairs, two rooms await to help transform you into an expert home bartender (you no longer need rely on just beer and wine when you entertain). Dreaming of balmy Hawaiian nights? The tiki room will transport you there. In the next room, you will take a step back into the 1950s, when homes were a clash of bold patterns and kitsch furniture and martinis were the drink du jour. Both areas will have expert cocktail-making presentations and samples for all.

Next, make your way out to the courtyard where the time-honoured tradition of pairing drinks to food is ignored. Here, the drinks are chosen first and a dish will be served, courtesy of Spice Alley, to complement. Combine this with installations celebrating local brewers and distillers — including Canberra's BentSpoke Brewing Co and SA's Adelaide Hills Distillery— and your tour is complete. Consider your drinks game well and truly upped.

Spaces to the House of Discovery pop-up are limited, so if you're the type to sit on a drink, better get moving. Nab a ticket and find out more info about the event here. 

There'll also be an intimate VIP night on Thursday, March 8. To get your hands on a ticket, sign up to become a My Dan Murphy's member.