Winter Solstice

Overview

It may be tempting to pull the doona back over your head and stay in bed as the shortest day of the year rolls around. But, Coogee Bay Hotel is giving us all a pretty solid reason to put on a scarf and beanie and head outdoors.

The beachside bar is gearing up to host its Winter Solstice Festival across Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. Supported by 4 Pines Brewing, the two-day fiesta will celebrate all that is great about the cold season with hot food, steamy drinks, night markets and live entertainment. From 12pm till late each day, you can fill your belly with dishes from five market-style food stalls set up in the garden. You'll be able to indulge in ramen with a chicken and pork (or a vegan option), beef and cheese pies with pea puree and gravy, lamb spit, paella, nachos and more. And, of course, you'll need something to wash it all down with — that's where the mulled wine, mulled cider, 4 Pines Pacific Ale and Nitro Stout come in.

For live entertainment, you'll be entranced by fire performances, while a range of musicians — from a didgeridoo player to a saxophone duo — will play across the weekend, too.

Plus, State of Origin game two will be playing live on the big screen at SELINA'S on Sunday evening, so you won't miss any tries as you embrace the winter spirit.

Coogee Bay Hotel's Winter Solstice is free to attend. To RSVP, visit the website.