I don’t know about you, but Uber Eats to me means Sundays on the couch with Netflix after a few too many the night before. Not anymore. In a world-first, Uber Eats has launched a brand-new feature on the app called Dine Out, giving Sydneysiders access to hundreds of in-person dining deals at their favourite restaurants and bars. And in even cooler news, Sydney is the very first place in the world to get access to this new feature – thanks to our world-class dining scene.
Why has Uber Eats launched this, when for years the delivery giant has played in the at-home food delivery space, you may ask? Ed Kitchen, the managing director of Uber Eats Australia and New Zealand (yep, his name really is Kitchen), says it’s all been designed to give people more affordable dining options, while helping restaurants fill seats during the traditionally slower winter season.
“Aussies know us for bringing local food to their door, but they also love dining out. That’s why we’re launching Dine Out with Uber Eats in Sydney – a global first – offering exclusive in-restaurant deals with rides built in. It’s about making eating out more affordable and giving restaurants a boost during the quieter winter months.”
So, how does it work? It’s pretty easy. Open your Uber Eats app, and then select ‘Dine Out’. You’ll then see hundreds of deals spanning sunny cafés to waterfront fine diners. And then you can, quite literally, go to town.
There are hundreds of bars and restaurants in Sydney offering Dine Out deals, including Nel, Gildas, Ace Hotel’s Lobby Bar, Centro 86, Mary’s and more. During a quick scroll I saw 25 per cent off Fabbrica Darlinghurst, 20 per cent off Catalina, and 30 per cent off Employees Only. How good!
To celebrate the launch, Uber Eats is hosting a one-night-only pop-up with a delicious feast curated by former Fred’s chef and cookbook author Danielle Alvarez on Friday, August 8. Going down at House of Eats in Darlinghurst, expect dishes from Catalina and Mary’s, and tipples from P&V. Tickets are free (yes, really!), and there are two sittings – but I expect them to get snapped up quickly. You can pop your name down here.
Dine Out with Uber Eats is now live in the Uber Eats app – and if it means supporting hospitality in challenging months, and encouraging you to get off the couch and go eat delicious food, then I’m all for it.
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