Overview
Thanks to home cocktail kits, how-to books and amassing a hefty spirits collection, anyone can whip up a top-notch boozy beverage without leaving the house. But sometimes you want that tipple shaken and stirred for you, and you don't want to venture too far. Enter UberEats new Bar in a Car, aka a travelling tavern that's brought to your door — but is only cruising the streets for a few days.
Sydneysiders and Melburnians, this drink-sipping experience can be yours in January, with Bar in a Car hitting the road in both cities. Book in a slot and you won't just get cocktails poured in your driveway, however. You'll also score Stefano Catino of Sydney's Maybe Sammy — which is frequently named one of the best bars in the world — doing the honours by hosting onsite masterclasses.
"On Uber you can go anywhere or get anything — including amazing experiences to share with your family and friends,"said Catino.
"The Bar in the Car is the perfect way to extend summer at home for one last hurrah before you have to head back to the grind."
Bar in a Car is doing the rounds in Sydney from Thursday, January 19–Tuesday, January 24, including two days in Manly, two in Bondi, one in Summer Hill and one in Parramatta. Then, it makes the trip to Melbourne from Saturday, January 28–Sunday, January 29, focusing on Richmond and St Kilda for one day each.
Inside the vehicle, it truly does look like a tiny bar — a miniature neighbourhood pub, in fact. The Bar in a Car has taken over a former military vehicle and can fit in six, with sessions running from 3–9.30pm daily for $40.
A huge caveat: booking ASAP is recommended, with some timeslots already sold out. If you nab a Bar in a Car visit, you'll receive a 30-minute cocktail experience, nibbles to snack on, limited edition goodies and a cocktail kit of your choice to make afterwards — spanning Messina choc hazelnut martinis, Brix spiced spritzes and The Gearshift, which is made with Hellfire Bluff's sloe gin.
UBEREATS BAR IN A CAR SCHEDULE:
SYDNEY:
Thursday, January 19–Friday, January 20 — searchable in Manly
Saturday, January 21–Sunday, January 22 —searchable in Bondi
Monday, January 23 — searchable in Summer Hill
Tuesday, January 24 — searchable in Parramatta
MELBOURNE:
Saturday, January 28 — searchable in Richmond
Sunday, January 29 — searchable in St Kilda
The UberEats bar in a car is hitting up Sydney from Thursday, January 19–Tuesday, January 24 and Melbourne from Saturday, January 28–Sunday, January 29. Hit up the UberEats app to book.