Hobart revels in the depths of winter as the cultural festival of Dark Mofo runs fromJune 6 until June 23. Alongside the official program, restaurants and bars host a range of pop-ups from late night dining, creative collaborations, and parties that will be talked about for some time to come. If you’re not coming to Dark Mofo this year. forward this email to a lucky friend who is (and then open a new tab and put it in your calendar for next year).
Inferno + Japanese Brunch + Anther Gin Pop Up, The Den
Friday 7 June – Tuesday 25 June
The Den presents Inferno, a mysterious world will quickly unravel as you enter and descend into the depths of hell. Their dark-inspired cocktail menu truly is ‘to die for’ and there will be a DJ each Friday and Saturday, as well as their weekly jazz night each Tuesday.
The Den will also host a boozy Japanese inspired brunch over the two weekends of Dark Mofo, 14-16 June and 21-23 June, available from 10am.
Anther Gin will host a pop up bar in the upstairs area of The Den. This will run on the evenings of Friday 14 June and Saturday 15 June with a ticketed masterclass held on Saturday afternoon. The pop up will showcase their latest gin release, a ‘Goddess Strength’ collaboration with The Den.
Open daily during Dark Mofo from 11am. More information at www.theden.com.au
Botanica Bar
June 7 – 23
Botanica Bar at Salamanca Place will be running a three-week event, along the Dark Mofo theme of paint the town red. The venue will be bathed in hues of red with a specially-crafted cocktail menu and late-night specials to catch the crowds traveling to and from the Dark Mass parties. Botanica Bar will also launch their brunch menu in June, on Saturday and Sunday mornings, available from 10am -12:00pm. More information at www.botanicabar.com.au
Tiki Haven, Rude Boy
Launch Friday 7 June
During Dark Mofo Rude Boy presents, Tiki Haven, a transportation from the dark and cold to tropical warmth. Over two weeks Rude Boy has partnered with Rum Co. of Fiji and Talisker to create nights of Tiki flair with tropical drinks and outrageous entertainment.
Rum Co. of Fiji Experience and Bar Take Over
Friday 14 June, 4pm – Late
Bartender Punch Brunch with Rum Co. of Fiji (Hospitality Members Only)
Sunday 16 June, 12pm – 5pm
Drag Queen Bingo
Thursday 20 June, 7pm
Talisker Tiki Bar Take Over
Friday 21 June, 4pm – Late
Dier Makr
Shik Gets Rough, Dier Makr
Monday 10 June
This ticketed dinner is a collaboration between Peter Jo formerly of Shik Melbourne, fermentation king Adam James of Rough Rice Hobart and Peter Cooksley. Tickets information to be announced soon.
A Cork in the Road, Part 2, Dier Makr
Monday 17 June
For the second year running, Dier Makr hosts a big natural wine, food and music party. Tickets here.
www.diermakr.com
Laphroaig Showcase, Evolve Spirits Bar
Tuesday 11 June – Friday 14 June, various times
Whisky expert and Laphroaig ambassador, Dan Woolley, is hosting a series of Laphroaig masterclasses at Evolve Spirits Bar. Renowned for being a rich single malt scotch, Dan’s picks from Laphroaig’s award-winning whisky range will be showcased in a number of interactive sessions during Dark Mofo. The Major Masterclass is $80 per person and includes a welcome drink, a flight of eight Laphroaig whiskies, including some yet to be released samples from Islay. The General Masterclass is $35 per person and includes a welcome cocktail, and a mini-flight of Dan’s picks of the Laphroaig range. Email emma.devlin@macq01.com.au or call 6210 7658.
MAJOR MASTERCLASS
Thursday 13 June 6:30pm onwards
GENERAL MASTERCLASSES
Tuesday 11 June 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday 12 June 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Friday 14 June 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Bourbon Masterclass with Dan Woolley, IXL Long Bar
Wednesday 12 June, Thursday 13 June, 2:30pm
The IXL Long Bar on Hobart’s waterfront will host Dan Woolley, the Beam-Suntory National Whisky Ambassador for a series of masterclasses. Dan will guide guests through a tasting of Jim Beam Single Barrel, Maker’s Mark Private Select, Knob Creek Rye, Basil Hayden and a limited edition bourbon, not released in Australia. A range of Dark Mofo-inspired cocktails will be available at the bar for the month of June. Tickets are $35 and include a 200ml take-home bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon. Email justin.johnstone@thehenryjones.com to book.
Tom McHugos x Two Metre Tall Brewery
Wednesday 12 June – Monday 24 June
The city meets the farm when Tom McHugo’s collaborate with Two Metre Tall Brewery. Every day from midday, Jane and Ashley will bring their Farm Bar to the Tom McHugo’s back bar. They will be operating all six of their hand pumps with genuine wild and mixed culture fermented ales and ciders, including never-before-seen pints. You can follow their progress on Instagram at @tmchugos and @twometretall
Roku Gin – See The Light In The Dark, The Lounge by Frogmore Creek
13, 16, 20 June, 8pm – 9:30pm
The Lounge by Frogmore Creek invite guests to ‘See The Light In The Dark’ as part of their Roku Gin masterclass with artisan cocktails and Japanese inspired dishes. Tickets are $75 per person, book at https://frogmorecreek.com.au/product/roku-gin
Fringe Fest, Hobart Brewing Co.
Thursday 13 June – Sunday 23 June
Experience Hobart Brewing Co’s annual live and mainly local free music Fringe Fest with warm fires, delicious food and fresh beers brewed on site as well as warm cider drinks from Willie Smith’s Cider Makers, Listen to performances by Jerome Jay, Squid Fishing and The Vaudeville Smash and many others over the ten day program. More information at www.hobartbrewingco.com.au
Disco Fuyu, Institut Polaire
Thursday 13 June – Sunday 23 June
Thursday to Sunday, 9pm till late
Institut Polaire is hosting Disco Fuyu, a series of martini sessions during Dark Mofo. With fuyu meaning ‘winter’ in Japanese, try a warming Sake-tini, try the Süd Polaire Antarctic dry martini or go dark with a Mofo-tini. Guests can snack on bang bang chicken karaage, katsu sando and toasted s’mores. Guest DJ’s will play disco beats through the night. More information at www.institutpolaire.com.au
Midnight Pasta, Fico
Friday 14 June and Saturday 15 June, 11:30pm – 5am
Fico will keep their kitchen open for late night pasta again this year. Andreas Papidakis and Alberto Fava from Melbourne’s Tipo 00 will be on hand to create delicious pasta dishes, served alongside wine by the glass and funky tunes. More information at www.ficofico.net
Franklin Restaurant
Franklin and Wax’o Paradiso present Black Velvet
Sunday 16 June
Franklin restaurant and Wax’o Paradiso team up to present a day of outlandish Gluttony and Gambol with a new concept marrying food, wine, and dance. Guest chefs Adam James of Rough Rice and Ali Currey-Voumard (formerly The Agrarian Kitchen) join forces to create a feast for the senses. Wax’o Paradiso will provide the music and tickets include a Black Velvet cocktail on arrival and roving food. Tickets available here.
Bottle Tops
Sunday 23 June, 1pm – 5pm
Franklin Bottle Tops ’19 is on again this Dark Mofo, with Australia’s most thought-provoking small producers of wine, beer and spirits on offer. It’s a partnership between Franklin Restaurant and Tom McHugo’s pub with leading makers and importers of artisan wines on tasting. General admission is $49 and includes snacks, music and entry to the Bottle Tops after party. Tickets available here.
Midnight Ramen, Bar Wa Izakaya
20, 21, 22 June and 27, 28, 29 June, 11pm – 1am
Bar Wa Izakaya, in North Hobart will be celebrating Dark Mofo with Midnight Ramen. Pop in for a steaming bowl of ramen before heading out, or as a quick snack on the way home. The ramen being served is an exclusive Dark Mofo Ramen served only at MIDNIGHT RAMEN. More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/369311933681037/
Aloft with Lucy Liu, Aloft Restaurant
Thursday 20 June and Friday 21 June, 9pm – 2am
After their usual service from 5:30pm – 8pm, Aloft at Brooke Street Pier welcomes Melbourne restaurant Lucy Liu who will take over the kitchen until the early hours of the morning. Their menu focuses on South East Asian share plates such as kingfish sashimi, dumplings and wontons, alongside cool cocktails. More information at www.aloftrestaurant.com
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