16 Dec 2024
LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS
A Cool Christmas Idea for Everyone and Anyone
ANZ: Everyone needs an annual summer holiday, even if it’s just a mini staycation. That’s why TFE Hotels’ eGifts are the perfect Christmas present or stocking stuffer this season.
Whether it’s an overnight stay on the sandy shores of Scarborough, a romantic city staycation, or a family escape to the Gold Coast, an eGift allows you to choose from more than 60 hotels, resorts and apartments across Australia including A by Adina, Adina Apartment Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Quincy Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Rendezvous Hotels and more.
An eGift is your ticket to a great night sleep, outstanding restaurants, and curated lifestyle experiences. From creative cocktails at Sydney’s Dean & Nancy on 22; to seasonal neighbourhood dining at North & Common; or sky-high sips at Melbourne’s Fleet rooftop bar, eGift dining gifts start from as little as $50 - so it’s easy to stick within your Christmas budget – and sure to delight even the most discerning foodie in the family.
And the best thing about a TFE eGift? These can be sent electronically in a matter of minutes, so it doesn't matter if you’ve waited until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping.
TFE eGifts can be purchased at egifts.tfehotels.com/
eGift dining vouchers are available in denominations of $50 $100, $150, $200, $250.
eGift accommodation and experience-led vouchers available in $100 denominations.
High-res images: available here
WHAT’S OPEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY
A Southeast Asian Feast at Salted Egg
MELBOURNE CBD: Located on Flinders Lane in the Quincy Hotel, Salted Egg has established itself as a culinary favourite, with Chef Adam Woodfield serving authentic Southeast Asian food.
The light and bright space decked out in blue velvet and leather couches, is complete with intimate dining rooms and buzzing communal areas perfect for family celebrations. For Christmas lunch, Salted Egg is cooking up a vibrant Southeast Asian banquet starting from just $130 per person with a Christmas cocktail upon arrival.
Quincy Hotel, Level 1, 509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC
Date: 25 December 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 3: 00pm
Price: $130 per person. Includes Southeast Asian banquet and welcome Christmas cocktail.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
Spend Christmas Day at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
MELBOURNE CBD: Take the stress out of cooking on Christmas Day with lunch at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins. The Art Deco hotel is a glamorous and elegant space, perfect for creating cherished moments with loved ones. For just $249, enjoy a buffet lunch or dinner featuring festive favourites like fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, honey glazed ham, oven roast turkey, Christmas pudding, mince tarts and more.
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Date: 25 December 2024
Times: Lunch: Seating 1: 11:15am – 12:45pm | Seating 2: 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Dinner: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Price: $249 per adult. Includes buffet menu.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
A Seasonal, Festive Lunch at Hotel Kurrajong
CANBERRA: Experience a delicious Christmas feast with friends and family at Hotel Kurrajong this Christmas. Set in the historic, art-deco dining hall - Chifley’s Bar & Grill – guests will indulge in fresh seafood, tender roast lamb, honey-glazed ham, and perfectly roasted turkey, alongside a festive dessert selection.
Over three hours, diners will enjoy a selection of free-flowing drinks including sparkling, white and red wines from local producers, as well as beer, soft drinks, and juice.
Hotel Kurrajong, 8 National Circuit, Canberra ACT
Date: 25 December 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Price: $299 per adult, $209 teen (11 to 17 years old) and $99 for kids (10 to 2 years old). Includes buffet lunch and three-hour beverage package.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
Storehouse Flinders East Host a Seasonal Spread This Christmas
ADELAIDE: Take the stress out of cooking on Christmas Day with a delicious Christmas lunch at Storehouse Flinders East. With Head Chef, Brent Potuszynski, at the helm, the refreshing indoor-meets-outdoor restaurant and bar is cooking up a three-course classic English roast lunch, accompanied by a two-hour beverage package. Whether it’s a cosy seat indoors or a spot outside in the lush green courtyard, Storehouse promises an unforgettable afternoon with family and friends.
Vibe Hotel Adelaide, 260 Flinders St, Adelaide SA
Date: 25 December 2024
Time: 12:00pm onwards
Price: $175 per person includes three course menu and two-hour beverage package.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
Celebrate Christmas Day in an Historic Setting
MELBOURNE CBD: Experience old world grandeur and new world charm in one of Melbourne’s finest historic hotels this Christmas. Centrally located on Melbourne’s Flinders Street, Rendezvous Hotel is hosting an unforgettable Christmas lunch in its magnificent Grand Vestibule. From just $259 per person, festive goers will delight in live cooking stations offering seasonal Christmas flavours, and a show-stopper dessert buffet featuring a chocolate fountain.
Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC
Date: 25 December 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Price: $259 per adult, $189 per child (5-12yo). Includes festive buffet.
Bookings available here
High-res images available here
Celebrate Christmas at Helix Bar & Dining
CANBERRA: Gather with friends and family at Helix Bar & Dining this Christmas. With its striking curves, open spaces and cozy leather couches, you’ll feel right at home with your Christmas crew. Expect live music and a crowd-pleasing lunch menu of turkey roulade, Christmas pud and indulgent desserts, this modern-style bistro and bar, on the ground floor at Vibe Hotel Canberra, promises a comfy and casual Christmas Day.
Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport, 1 Rogan St, Canberra ACT
Date: 25 December 2024
Time: 12:00pm onwards
Price: $129 per person (Kids menu $59) includes festive feast.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS TO RING IN 2025
Celebrate in Style at Dean & Nancy on 22
SYDNEY: Elevate New Year's Eve with breathtaking views of Sydney's skyline at Dean & Nancy on 22. From 8pm, kick off the celebrations with a Dean & Nancy signature cocktail of your choice before indulging in Chef, Alessandro Leveratto’s carefully curated menu of house made focaccia, Nancy bao, burrata with charred broccolini and pomegranate molasses, Fremantle octopus and more. At midnight, raise a glass of sparkling wine to 2025 as DJs spin tunes all night long.
Package options:
- Premium Lounge Bar Booth: $2,100 for the booth (6-7 guests) and includes a bottle of champagne.
- Piano Bar Booth: $1,120 for the booth (ideal for 4 guests)
- Lounge & Piano Bar Cocktail Table: $220 per person
- Lounge & Piano Bar Seat: $220 per person
All packages include entry and entertainment, a welcome signature cocktail of your choice on arrival, sparkling wine for the midnight toast and a delectable food selection throughout the evening.
Dean & Nancy on 22, Level 22, 2 Hunter St, Sydney NSW
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 8:00pm - 12:30am
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
Make memories high in the sky at Dean & Nancy this New Year’s Eve. Images here.
A New Year’s Eve Dinner at Hobart’s Belvedere Restaurant
HOBART: Toast to the New Year over a three-course dinner and glass of Tassie sparkling at Belvedere.
Chef Mataj Bajak has designed a thoughtful menu that highlights Tasmanian local producers and seasonal ingredients with dishes like Gin cured Atlantic Salmon with Tasmanian pepperberry, cucumber, dill and citrus yoghurt; 200g Cape Grim fillet Mignon with truffle butter and smoked celeriac puree; and Mushroom Wellington featuring wild mushrooms, root vegetables and port reduction, making an appearance. Guests can purchase a selection of local wines, beers, and spirits, or get fancy with a bottle of Moet Champagne from $99.
Vibe Hotel Hobart, 36 Argyle St, Hobart TAS
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 5:00pm onwards
Price: $159 per person includes three course menu and welcome drink.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
A Rooftop NYE Party at Sydney’s Above 319
SYDNEY: Welcome 2025 at one of Sydney’s finest rooftop bars, Above 319. Perched high above the bustling streets, on level 14 of Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour, the open-air urban oasis is adorned with lush green walls, vibrant neon lights, a rooftop pool, and spectacular views making it a perfect choice for celebrating New Year’s Eve.
Prices start from just $179 per person. And as the sun dips, Sydney city lights up and you’ll enjoy a selection of delicious canapés and wood fire pizzas all night long, plus a two-hour beverage package of beer, wine and soft drinks from 8pm – 10pm. And, when the clock strikes midnight, raise a glass of sparkling to ring in the new year. A DJ will be spinning tunes all night long, so grab your besties for an unforgettable night at one of Sydney’s hottest rooftop venues.
Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, Level 14, 319-325 Sussex St, Sydney NSW
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am
Price: $179 per person if booked by 15th November 2024. $199 per person thereafter. Includes canapés, woodfire pizzas and a two-hour beverage pack of beer, wine and soft drink, and DJ.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
New Year’s Eve Fireworks from Fleet Rooftop Bar
MELBOURNE CBD: Ring in the New Year with a front row seat to Melbourne's iconic fireworks from one of the city’s newest rooftop bars, Fleet.
Located on Flinders Street, atop Vibe Hotel Melbourne, Fleet is hosting an evening of sky-high glitz and glamour on New Years Eve. With views over the Yarra River and the CBD, eventgoers will not only enjoy live entertainment from local DJs, but experience Melbourne’s incredible waterfront firework display as the clock strikes midnight.
Plus, there will also be roaming canapes all night long and a premium open bar with wine, beer, bubbles, spirits, and Fleet’s signature cocktails.
Vibe Hotel Melbourne, Level 22, 1 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC (Corner of Queen and Flinders)
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 8:30pm until late
Price: Early bird indoor seating starts from $245 per person (limited tickets available until sold out) and GA tickets $295 per person. Tickets are inclusive of free-flowing food and drinks.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
A New Years to Remember at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
MELBOURNE: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is a glamorous and elegant space for celebrating the New Year with friends and family.
Start your night with an indulgent three-course dinner and glass of sparkling for just $99. With the dinner celebrations wrapping up at 8:30pm, this is the perfect starter to a night out in the CBD.
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC
Date: 31 December 2024
Times: 4:00pm – 8:30pm
Price: $99 per person. Includes three-course dinner and glass of sparkling.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
New Year's Eve Under the Stars at Hotel Kurrajong
CANBERRA: Ring in 2025 in style at the historic Hotel Kurrajong with an evening under the stars. Gather in the in the outdoor courtyard, draped in twinkling fairy lights, for a night of gourmet delights.
Guests will be welcomed with a cocktail on arrival, followed by a four-hour beverage package featuring a curated selection of premium wines, beers, and sparkling from $129 per person. Roaming canapés and dessert options will satisfy sweet and savoury cravings before midnight and a DJ will spin the best tunes before counting down to the new year.
Hotel Kurrajong, 8 National Circuit, Barton ACT
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 12:00am
Price: From $129 per adult. Includes canapes, welcome cocktail and four-hour beverage package.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Salted Egg
MELBOURNE CBD: Located on Melbourne’s iconic Flinders Lane, Salted Egg is taking guests on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia this New Year’s Eve.
Enter through a graffiti themed lift – a nod to the venue’s Melbourne location – and slide up one floor to a light and bright space in an enviable CBD position. Starting from just $95 per person, Chef Adam Woodfield’s menu features zesty bites and bold flavours. There are also Melbourne-inspired cocktails, a tight list of Tiki drinks and a huge selection of Australian wines and local brews to really kick off the celebrations!
Quincy Hotel, Level 1, 509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: Seating 1 5:00pm – 6:15pm | Seating 2 8:00pm until late
Price: Seating 1 $95 per person | Seating 2 $110 per person (includes a glass of Piper Heidsieck on arrival).
Bookings: available here
High-res images available here
NYE High in the Sky at The Q Rooftop Bar
MELBOURNE CBD: Ring in 2025 high above Melbourne’s city skyline at The Q Rooftop Bar this New Years Eve. Located on the 28th level of Quincy Hotel, above the bustling Flinders Lane, The Q is complete with 360-degree views of the CBD, all the way to the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay.
This New Year’s Eve, The Q is hosting an unforgettable party with DJs spinning tunes all night long alongside canapes, cocktails, sprits, beers, and wine – all included in the ticket price starting from $190. Each guest will also receive a Bae Juice on arrival to keep everyone hydrated to ensure the New Year’s Day hangover is bearable.
Quincy Hotel, Level 28, 509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am
Price: $190 per person. Includes DJ, canapes, cocktails, spirits, wines and beers.
Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
Ring in 2025 at Destination Pentridge’s North & Common
COBURG: This New Year’s Eve, North & Common restaurant is hosting two events for families and friends of the north. Eventgoers can start the celebrations early from 5pm, with a five-course dinner showcasing the region’s best, locally sourced produce; all expertly curated by Executive Chef, Abhi Dey. Or, for those looking for a later start, gather at twilight at 8pm, in the open-air Reflection Garden to enjoy a feast of seafood. Enjoy free-flowing bubbles, before retreating to North & Common restaurant for a bespoke sit-down five-course menu.
Whether it’s an early dinner celebration with loved ones or an evening under the stars, North & Common promises an unforgettable night to ring in 2025.
North & Common 1 Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg, VIC
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: Dusk Dinner 5:00pm and 6:15pm | Twilight Dinner 8:00pm until late
Price: Dusk Dinner $129 per person. Includes five-course menu | Twilight Dinner $199 per person. Includes starters of seafood and free flowing bubbles followed by a five-course menu.
Bookings available here and here
High-res images: available here
An Italian-inspired Dinner this New Year’s Eve
MELBOURNE CBD: This New Year’s Eve, CBD restaurant, Mr Tompkins has partnered with Campari to deliver an Italian feast for the senses. Whether it’s an early dinner before catching the fireworks display on the Yarra River or a late-night celebration with friends, Mr Tompkins offers revelers a three course Italian-themed dinner perfectly paired with three Campari cocktails. Designed by Chef Eric Kwek, each course captures the essence of a night in Milan, blending traditional Italian flavors with modern elegance.
Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm and 8:30pm-10:30pm
Price: $189 per person. Includes three course dinner and three Campari cocktails.
Bookings available here
High-res images available here
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Salted Egg restaurant
Crafted to honour the traditions and flavours of the Lunar New Year, indulge in vibrant, fresh, local and authentic Asian-inspired dinner or lunch at Melbourne's Salted Egg restaurant.
From smoked duck betel leaf to son-in-law egg and twice-cooked pork belly, each dish has been curated by executive chef Adam Woodfield (ex-Chin Chin) and thoughtfully prepared to bring good fortune and prosperity for the year of the snake.
Quincy Hotel, Level 1, 509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC
Date: 28 January – 1 February 2025
Price: $85.00 per person
Bookings: available here
High-res images available here
ROOFTOP FUN IN THE SUMMER SUN
The Rooftop Bar Delivering Creative Cocktails and Tasty Bites on Flinders Lane
MELBOURNE CBD: Perched high above Melbourne's bustling Flinders Lane, The Q rooftop bar has become a go-to destination for flavourful Southeast Asian bites and delicious cocktails, served with a side of Melbourne skyline.
As the sister venue to Salted Egg - a Southeast Asian restaurant located in Quincy Melbourn e - The Q earns its standing ovation as a rooftop terrace bar complete with city skyline views all the way to Port Phillip Bay and beyond.
Opulent golden chainmail shapes an archway into the venue, whilst a seat outside offers stunning sunset views over the bay or the CBD. What follows is a signature cocktail, like a refreshing Pandan and Coconut Magarita, a sweet Lychee and Limoncello Spritz or a Mai Old Fashioned made using pineapple rum, amaretto, white rum, and tiki bitter.
On the drinks list, locally made spirits include Brogan’s Way, Four Pillars and Starward, share space with Australian wines and craft beers. The Q rooftop bar signature drink, a Kol Gin with local distiller, Antagonist, is always a fun way to start the night.
Small plates and d like crispy soft-shell crab bao; shitake mushroom dumplings; raw blue fin tuna; crispy chicken ribs and loaded char sui pork fries with sesame hoi sin sriracha and spring onion complement the drinks menu.
Elevate your senses at The Q with bold, immersive dishes, steeped in rich culture, punchy, fragrant flavours, and traditional techniques native to its region and a drinks menu to match! Open every Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm until late.
Address: 509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC. Located on Level 28 of Quincy Hotel, Melbourne.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 4pm – late | Sunday – Monday closed.
Website: theqmelbourne.com.au
Instagram: @theqmelbourne
High-res images: available here
Soak in the Summer Vibes at Above 319
SYDNEY: Whether it's a breezy outdoor lunch, drinks and nibbles at dusk, or cocktails by the pool, Above 319 is a vibrant rooftop destination to enjoy day and night in the heart of Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
Perched high above the bustling streets, this open-air urban bolthole is adorned with lush green walls, vibrant neon lights, a rooftop pool, offers views of Sydney’s skyline and Darling Quarter.
The talented team behind the bar has pulled together an impressive drinks menu for summer, featuring rooftop favourites like spritzes, martinis and punches. The refreshing Wondermelon is made of gin, strawberry, watermelon, and grapefruit; the Spicy Mango Margarita is a zesty combination of tequila, triple sec, mango, lime, and a dash of tabasco; whilst the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini sees an indulgent twist on the classic espresso martini.
Groups can opt for one of the shared carafes— the Cuban Cooler combines light and dark rum with strawberry, lime and mint or the You're A Peach, made with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and soda.
When it comes to bar snacks, think shared-styled plates of truffle arancini, creamy burrata with fresh watermelon, charcuterie boards, flat breads, sliders and more.
This summer, Above 319 will also host daily drink and food specials including
- Happy Hour from Wednesday to Sunday, between 4.30pm - 6.30pm, with $10 wine and beers, and a selection of fun $15 cocktails.
- Weekend bottomless brunches in the sun, complete with free-flowing Aperol Spritzes and shared-style menus.
This lively terrace garden is the perfect place to sit back, relax and celebrate the summer or any occasion – cocktail in hand!
Above 319, Level 14, 319 – 325 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW
Current opening hours: Wednesday – Thursday 4:30pm – 9pm | Friday 4:30pm – 11pm | Saturday 1pm – 11pm | Sunday 1pm – 8pm
Summer opening hours (as of 31 October): Wednesday - Thursday 4pm – 10pm | Friday 4pm - midnight | Saturday 12pm - midnight | Sunday 12pm - 8pm
Instagram: @above319
Website & Bookings available here
High-res images: available here
Sweeping Views from Flinders Street’s Tallest Rooftop Bar
MELBOURNE: Soaring 68 metres above Melbourne's iconic Flinders Street, Fleet is the tallest rooftop bar in the neighbourhood, showcasing sweeping views of the Yarra and beyond.
Fleet’s stylish, travertine bar is generously stocked with more than 100 different rums from around the world. Local distillers like JimmyRum, Boatrocker Distillery and Queensland’s Beenleigh Distiller sit alongside international rum producers from Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Cuba. A vintage and rare bottle collection, dating back to the 1930s, completes the rum offering.
Beyond rum, guests can also voyage through 50 different gins from international and local producers such as Four Pillars, Bass & Flinders, and Patient Wolf distilleries; fine whisky from around the world; local craft beers; and a selection of wines from the Yarra Valley, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, and surrounds. Fleet has even partnered with Victoria Gin maker Dutch Rules, to create Brim Gin - a zesty, fragrant coastal gin inspired by Fleet’s views and location where water meets land.
There’s also a strong list of timeless cocktail classics, signature blends and experimental combinations, all with a distinct Melbourne-style and nautical flavour.
By design, Chef Asish Kumar’s shared menu pays homage to Victoria’s best producers and is the perfect complement to the drink's selection. Think freshly shucked oysters with spice ponzo mignonette; half shell seared scallop drizzled with lemon chilli butter and Yarra Valler caviar; braised pork cheek croquettes; honey baked brie with walnuts, fig relish and buckwheat crackers; Hiramasa Kingfish crudo; Gippsland lamb loin with cumin labneh and jus; and charcoal mushroom arancini with truffle mushroom ketchup and parmigiano Reggiano.
Fleet rooftop bar is a breath of fresh air in the cultural capital and the perfect vantage point to watch day turn to night, with a drink in hand. Open every Tuesday to Sunday from 3pm until late.
Level 22, 1 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC (Corner of Queen and Flinders)
Open: Tuesday to Thursday from 3pm until 11pm| Friday to Saturday from 3pm until 12am | Sunday 12pm - 8pm
Website: fleetrooftopbar.com.au
Instagram: @fleetrooftopmelbourne
High-res images: available here
Rendezvous Film Club Reboots for Summer
SCARBOROUGH: Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough has rebooted its popular outdoor rooftop cinema and extended its program to introduce a blockbuster lineup, and under-the-stars snacks and sips.
This Christmas, movie-buffs will enjoy an extended festive program of seasonal classics like Die Hard, Home Alone, Love Actually, and more. While summer sees cult favourites hit the big screen every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, from nostalgic rom coms to thrilling action and cherished family favourites.
Guests can choose to start their night at the hotel’s exclusive Club Lounge on Level 25 for creative cocktails and delicious dumplings. Think spicy margaritas, espresso martinis and smoked negronis alongside bamboo baskets of vegetarian gyoza, prawn gow and chicken dumplings.
The Observation Deck opens at 6.45pm with deck chairs available on a first come, first served basis for a 7.00pm movie start. During the movie, guests can purchase drinks from the pop-up bar, as well as salted popcorn and desert boxes.
There’s also a range of Film Club packages starting from $45. The VIP Godfather Package is perfect for date night and includes movie tickets, cocktails, and dumplings for two plus a popcorn, luxe blanket, and priority seating from just $150.
Film Club is not the only update from Rendezvous Scarborough this summer. Perth’s first and only beachside hotel high rise, is getting a summer glow-up thanks to a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. The rolling two-year refurbishment program will see 330 hotel rooms refreshed; upgrades to the hotel’s front entrance and conference space with additional works planned for the hotel’s iconic swimming pool, and public areas.
Tickets for Rendezvous Film Club are on sale now.
Location: Rendezvous Scarborough, Level 24, 148 The Esplanade, Scarborough,
Dates: 5 December 2024 to 1 March 2025 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday | 11 – 20 December every night (excluding Sunday).
Time: Lounge opens 6.00pm | Observation Deck opens 6.45pm | Movie starts 7.00pm
Price: Adult $35.00 | Kids (3- 15 years) $25.00 | Under 2 years free.
Bookings: rendezvousperthscarborough.com.au/events/
Instagram: @rendezvousperthscarborough
High-res images: available here
Dean & Nancy’s Dream New Cocktail Menu
SYDNEY CBD: Dean & Nancy on 22 at A by Adina Sydney have dreamed up a new signature cocktail menu that invites guests to explore the fifth dimension with their tastebuds.
World of Dreams, features 14 deliciously creative cocktails including Dean & Nancy’s first interactive cocktail – The Ayahuasca Daisy ($28) made of tequila, honeydew and apricot tea, berries, and Montenegro Amaro – and comes complete with 3D glasses to create a sensory, dreamlike experience.
Without giving too much away, Restaurant and Bar Manager, Stefano Filardi says the 3D experience of the Margarita-style Ayahuasca Daisy is connected back to an illustration on the menu as a little surprise and delight moment for guests.
By contrast, the Velvet Venom Milk Punch ($29) is served in a glass shaped sea urchin. Beneath the spiky exterior, the milk punch features Flor de Caña 12yo Rum infused with matcha, toasted rice, coconut, almond, and vanilla to evoke a tropical sweetness. The flavours of this cocktail slowly unfold like a hidden treasure found by those willing to look deeper.
The Bubble Dream Spritz ($27) takes its inspiration from bubbles being the doorways to possibilities. Here, Altamura Vodka is blended with Aperol, Rooibos tea, passionfruit, and vanilla to give off a fruity flavour profile. While the Lotus Old Fashioned ($35), made of Dalmore 12yo Scotch Whisky and a hint of cashew, muscovado sugar and pepper berry, is reminiscent of a classic Old-Fashioned drink, so the lines between now and then blur.
For those who want to enter the World of Dreams and sleep over, A by Adina Sydney has curated an overnight package for cocktail lovers. Book overnight accommodation to receive a $100 credit to spend at Dean & Nancy on 22, where a guaranteed table reservation awaits. Plus, enjoy a 1pm late check-out and take home a boxed Maybe Sammy 100ml cocktail trio pack. Book here.
Dean & Nancy on 22, Level 22, 2 Hunter St, Sydney NSW
Open Bar & Dining: Monday – Sunday: 4:30pm till late
Breakfast: Monday – Friday: 6:30am until 10:30am | Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am until 11:00am
Website & Bookings: www.deanandnancyon22.com.au
Instagram: @deanandnancyon22
High-res images available here
WHAT’S NEW IN 2025
Adina Town Hall – 14 February 2025
SYDNEY CBD: Bates Smart’s multi-million-dollar top to tail transformation of the 144-room Adina Town Hall Sydney is timeless, sophisticated and aims to create a beautiful, liveable space that will make guests return time and time again to the inner-city address.
The reimagined rooms exude a warm, casual elegance, and showcase interior design aimed at making guests feel instantly at home in the space.
Bates Smart Interior Design’s Director, Brenton Smith, said he firmly believed that the more a person felt at home, the more it becomes their own space, and had embodied those principles into the hotel’s design.
“First and foremost for us, our approach was to make the Adina feel more like a residence,” he said. “This meant we took off our hotel hats and designed a beautiful apartment that we’d like to live in.”
From the arrival experience in the lobby-cum-living room – with a striking circular banquette, warm and calm colours, and reception pods that invite one-on-one interaction to the use of timber, and the inviting furniture in room - each detail has been curated to provide a warm, uncluttered welcome.
At the Adina, the devil is in the design details. Spotlights shine on curtains which hug the corners of the room and invite you into the space; sculptural brass sticks double as door handles; atmospheric lighting that projects shapes and patterns on wallpaper; and a beautiful brass drum invites guests to congregate in the kitchen with a glass of wine as they prepare meals, have all been thoughtfully considered.
Housewarming Opening Special: You’ll enjoy a “home away from home” at Adina Town Hall Sydney whilst rediscovering the Harbour City. Guests who book overnight accommodation at the best available rate (with lead in from $439 at time of writing) will receive parking for one car, a bottle of Australian wine upon arrival and a 1pm late check-out. Valid 14 Feb until 31 January 2026. Book by 31st 0ct 2025. Terms and conditions and blackout dates apply. Book here: adinahotels.com.
What’s in a name: Adina Town Hall Sydney can be shortened to Adina Town Hall after first use.
Location, Location, Location: The delights of Darling Harbour, the International Convention Centre, Queen Victoria Building and Sydney Centrepoint Tower are within five minutes’ walk of the Adina Town Hall lobby, in addition to the famous Clock Tower of Sydney Town Hall which has been a major landmark in the heart of the city for more than 130 years.
Owner: TOGA Group
Design: Bates Smart
Operator: TFE Hotels
Renovation dates: Commencing April 2024 to reopen February 2025.
The EVE is Revealed – February 13, 2025
REDFERN: Sydney’s most anticipated hotel opening of the year, The EVE Hotel Sydney, will throw open its doors on 13 February 2025, bringing a bold new vision of boutique luxury to the vibrant Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct.
To mark the occasion, The EVE invites guests to experience its exclusive opening offer that celebrates style, comfort, and connection at the city’s most anticipated new lifestyle address.
The Reveal Launch Package
Every stay at The EVE is a blank canvas, waiting to be splashed with creativity and character. To inspire travellers to become part of the hotel’s first chapter, The EVE has unveiled The Reveal—a thoughtfully curated package designed to welcome its first guests in effortless style and sophistication.
The package celebrates the hotel’s union of culinary artistry, cultural immersion, and luxurious accommodations. Guests can indulge in special moments that reflect The EVE’s distinct personality, with a bespoke EVE gift to take home as a keepsake of their first stay at this extraordinary destination.
Package Inclusions:
- Overnight accommodation in your room or suite of choice
- A signature cocktail (for two) at Bar Julius
- A bespoke EVE gift for guests to take home.
Package Price: The Reveal starts from $519 per room for two guests. Some conditions/blackout dates apply.
Stay dates: From 14 February to 30 June 2025. Book by: 1 June 2025. theevehotel.com.au/
What’s in a name: The EVE Hotel Sydney can be shortened to The EVE after first use.
Opening Date: 13 February 2025.
Lead in room rates: start from $469 per night per night for two people
Website: theevehotel.com.au
Social media tags: #theEVEhotelsydney
Important note: The EVE Hotel is an independently owned hotel and brand, operated by TFE Hotels. Some media outlets have incorrectly referred to The Calile as "a sister property" to The EVE and TFE Hotels as "the group behind The Calile brand". Whilst The Calile is also operated by TFE Hotels, the brand and the upcoming Calile Noosa are owned by CMI and are not affiliated with any other TFE properties.
A by Adina Vienna – Q1 2025
AUSTRIA: Australia’s premium A by Adina apartment hotel brand will make its European debut with the opening of a 108-room A by Adina Vienna in the 48-storey DANUBEFLATS, Austria's tallest residential tower.
For its European debut, A by Adina has chosen a sensational location on the banks of the Danube River and a residence inside Austria’s most prestigious residential tower. Local Owner/Developers S+B Gruppe and Soravia, together with innovative hospitality concept creators - BWM Designers & Architects, are delivering to the highest standards of architecture and design.
A by Adina Vienna will sport a fresh and elegant design concept, which sets a new standard for luxury short-term apartment style hotel accommodation.
Hotel guests will also have access to a business lounge with meeting rooms, panoramic pool (that’s heated for year-round use) overlooking Vienna's old town, and a wellness area that will include a gym, Pilates/yoga room, two saunas, quiet room, and wellness bar. A restaurant and supermarket are planned for the ground floor and parking will be available in the spacious underground garage.
What’s in a name: A by Adina Vienna Danube (can be shortened to A by Adina Vienna after first use)
Website: Coming soon.
Hannah St. Hotel – Q3 2025
SOUTHBANK, MELBOURNE: The 188-room boutique luxury Hannah St. Hotel, which sits at the nexus joining Melbourne’s CBD, the Yarra River, South Melbourne, and the Arts Precinct, is slated to open its doors in late 2025.
Hannah St. Hotel – designed by Architects, Elenberg Fraser and featuring interiors by Melbourne-based Flack Studio - is perched across 10 levels of The Queensbridge Building and will feature a neighbourhood bar, restaurant, and rooftop bar/events space. The hotel also features a lap pool, wellness studio, gym, sauna, steam rooms, co-working spaces, providore in the foyer and private dining room.
“What I love about this project is that Hannah St. Hotel will deliver an experience in a neighbourhood that is transforming, thanks to an investment in Australia’s largest cultural infrastructure project, into a truly world-class art precinct,” TFE Hotels’ CEO Antony Ritch said. “Southbank is connected to the best of Melbourne. It has a lot of energy and a real focus on arts, sports, and the outdoors (with 18,000 square metre of additional public gardens set to be delivered) which beautifully complements those iconic Melbourne experiences - shopping, laneways, food, and culture – that we all love so much.”
What’s in a name: Hannah St. Hotel (the name can be shortened to Hannah St).
Website: Coming soon.
Ends.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jodi Clark - TFE Hotels (Director of Communications) +61 499 900 658 / jclark@tfehotels.com
WHO ARE TFE HOTELS?
TFE Hotels (TOGA Far East Hotels) is Australia’s International Hotel Group - headquartered in Sydney and operating in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Singapore, and Switzerland. TFE has a portfolio of seven hotel brands - A by Adina, Adina Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Quincy Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Rendezvous Hotels and Collection by TFE, with more in the development pipeline.
