You most definitely don’t need another reason to knock back a bottle of rosé as the mercury rises, but Barangaroo House is giving you a whole lot more of ’em with the return of its month-long celebration of everyone’s favourite blush-coloured party starter.
Rosé Rising sees all three levels of the waterside venue raising a glass to all things pink, from November 5 to December 5. It's hard to miss: a glowing, pink projection courtesy of Sam Whiteside and design studio Babekühl will light up the exterior of the spaceship-like structure.
Once you're in, House Bar on the ground floor will be pouring frosé, bagnums of rosé, rosé in a can, and rosé cocktails all day long, while happy hour turns into ‘Pink O’Clock’ from 4-6pm daily.
As you walk up to Bea, the fine diner on level one, check out Ian Tran’s ‘Dinner A La Perspex’ art installations. You can still book in for Barangaroo Bounce, a progressive drinking and dining experience from Smoke and Bea, for four to 10 people – and give your trip a bottomless rosé upgrade for $69 per person.
Still thirsty? Make your way up to Smoke – our pick for one of the city’s best rooftop bars – for more inventive art from Beni Single, and not one but three specially created rosé cocktails: the Ruby Spritz, the Rosé Highball and the Rosé Martini, as well as a larger-than-ever rosé wine list. They've gone all out here, and so should you.
Magnums of Moët and Chandon Rosé, Ruinart Rosé NV or Veuve Cliquot Rosé NV are available at either House Bar, Bea or Smoke respectively, and a purchase gets you a free dishing of fries for each guest. Otherwise, grab a 750ml bottle and a half dozen swag of Sydney Rock oysters (served with rosé mignonette, of course) for $150.