The Up Hour at Upstairs – Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Experience The Up Hour at Upstairs in collaboration with Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Expect an evening of bold flavours, crafted connections, and conscious indulgence at 1 Hotel Melbourne.

This guided aperitivo journey brings together mini cocktails and single-bite creations that tell a story of sustainability, craft, and place. Each pairing is designed for maximum flavour in a refined, artful format.

Throughout the evening, meet our local beverage partner as they share their small-batch spirits, artisanal mixers, and the stories behind each ingredient. These collaborations celebrate thoughtfully sourced, local produce and our shared commitment to protecting the planet while elevating every experience.

Continue the night downstairs at From Here by Mike for dinner — reservations available here.

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Pairing 1
Snack – Oyster with Pickled Daikon and Finger Lime Mignonette
Drink – Mini Martini - Local gin combined with cryo-distilled Champagne and strawberry gum infused vermouth.

Pairing 2
Snack – Kingfish Belly Tiradito in passionfruit tigers milk
Drink – Not So Highball – Rakia with lemon and passionfruit mandarin soda

Pairing 3
Snack – Seared King Prawn with spicy garlic butter
Drink – Jungle Bird – Bitter aperitif and rum with charred pineapple and a spicy almond butter wash

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1 Hotel Melbourne, 9 Maritime Place, Docklands, Australia

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