June long weekend. It’s amazing how three little words can make you feel so tingly and happy inside. If you’re not violently fist-pumping at the idea of a long weekend, then we advise you get to the doctors, stat. You can choose to be lazy at home, or you can read on to see our seriously fun eat, drink and play ideas.
Oh, and a big Happy Birthday to the Queen! If it wasn’t for her day of birth, you’d be stuck in the office right now. So let’s give her a bit of love and appreciation, and celebrate a day off work!
EAT
June long weekend at Sweethearts Rooftop BBQ
Nothing screams a true-blue Aussie long weekend celebration more than beers and a BBQ. From Friday June 7th to Sunday June 9th, head on up to Sweethearts from 12pm for some great food and plenty of drinks to keep you in good spirits. It’s the perfect start to the long weekend and you can just keep going, on into the night.
33-37 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011
(02) 9368 7333
www.sweetheartsbbq.com.au/
London Fields Sunday Roast
For something a little more low-key this long weekend, why not try London Fields new Sunday Roast? Launching this Sunday, the new London Fields at The London Hotel in Paddington is offering you the choice of winter-warming pork or lamb roast, complete with all the trimmings for just $25 from 12pm. A roast on the Queens birthday – we think she’d approve.
85 Underwood St, Paddington
(02) 9331 3200
http://hotellondon.com.au/
DRINK
The Royall Long Weekend at LL Wine and Dine
In honour of her Majesty’s birthday, Friday night June 7th at LL Wine and Dine is Ladies Night with The Myall High Club and cocktail specials all night long. We say yes please! Boys, don’t fret, there’s something for you too. On the Sunday head back with your lady for $30 all you can eat Yum Cha (12pm-3pm) and $10 Tsing Tao Long Necks all day.
42 Llankelly Place Potts Point
(02) 9356 8393
http://www.LLwineanddine.com.au/
TUKA, Ellesquire and JONES Jnr at the Newtown Hotel
Drink the night away whilst listening to the sweet sounds of Tuka, Ellesquire and JONES Jnr playing live at the Newtown Hotel. Fresh from Groovin’ The Moo Festival and Seth Sentry’s national tours, Tuka and Ellesquire have been playing to sold out crowds across the country. Don’t miss them this Saturday the 8th June, playing in their hometown, with JONES Jnr for a night of Soul and Hip Hop.
174 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
(02) 9557 6399
www.newtownhotel.com.au
PLAY
Vivid Cruise Bar
We know we’ve written a lot about Vivid, but it’s impossible to get sick of hearing about captivating lights illuminating Sydney. You’ve seen it on land, now check out the view from the water’s edge . Running until June 10th, Cruise Bar is undoubtedly one of the best viewing spots for Vivid this June long weekend. Sample the Ketel One Fruit Smash Cocktail Bar in the Courtyard warm up your mittens with mulled wine and hot winter cider, and take the Chef’s Taste Journey with a scrumptious 3 course meal in the Cruise Restaurant.
Circular Quay West, The Rocks
(02) 9251 1188
https://www.facebook.com/events/294813983987152/
Kid Kenobi and The Faders DJ’s at Kit & Kaboodle
Kid Kenobi and The Faders are headlining this Saturday night for a long weekend party not to be missed. With level 2 hosting old school hip-hop and party mashes, and level 1 pumping out the house classics and dirty drops, there is something for everyone.
33-37 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011
(02) 9368 7333
www.kitkaboodle.com.au
And after your weekend is spent socialising and partying, what do you do on Monday?
SLEEP.