Situated in prime position at the end of the race, North Bondi Kepos is the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat and indulge in some delicious cocktails – whether you’ve raced, walked or watched. Breakfast kicks off from 8am, with lunch and dinner services to follow. DJs will be bringing the good vibes all day, starting at 8am and running through til 6pm. NBK is also teaming up with Curly Lewis for the day, and will offer all race finishers one can of Curly Lewis beer on entry (with proof, of course). Book your post-track treat here.

This Saturday, August 13, Art Simone and Anita Wigl’it will be turning Sydney’s Marquee into Marqueen in a cross-Tasman lipsync-off (tickets here), while Carla from Bankstown will be making her Gold Coast debut, turning the Atrium Bar into Slaytrium Bar for the day (tickets here). Both bars will receive a makeover with colourful cocktails, a disco-filled dancefloor, pops of neon, and the chance for attendees to receive a bedazzled makeover with a glow-up station from M.A.C Cosmetics. You better werq! Grab your tickets now!

W Melbourne’s Lollo is teaming up with artisanal brewery La Sirène for an intimate dinner on Wednesday, August 31. Drawing inspiration from Victorian local produce and one of the country’s most coveted breweries, the evening will showcase a six-course bespoke sharing menu by Adam D’Sylva, matched to La Sirène Wild Ales. An extension of Adam D’Sylva’s story to date and a celebration of his mixed heritage, Lollo is eclectic, bold and modern – offering a unique chef-driven menu of sharp, fragrant flavours designed to be shared. Book your spot now.

Need somewhere to glamp throughout? Kingaroy BaconFest, in conjunction with Bethany Cottages and Bell Tent Hire Co, are inviting visitors to nail down a spot on the property once owned by pork-barrelling royalty, Queensland’s longest living premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and wife Flo. For more info on the Bjelke-Petersen’s historic property, book a tour or taste Flo’s famous pumpkin scones visit bethany.net.au.

BACARDÍ is dropping two new variations – BACARDÍ Coconut and BACARDÍ Raspberry. Bursting with all natural flavours, BACARDÍ Coconut boasts an intense yet appetising creamy coconut flavour and refreshing coconut water aroma, whilst BACARDÍ Raspberry features infused citrus and raspberry, creating a sweet yet tart finish. No matter what the weather, both pack enough punch to transport you to a tropical paradise. The Caribbean Rums are available for $49 per 700mL bottle at Dan Murphy’s and all major retailers.

Head along to Apollonia bar at Hinchcliff House on Wednesday, August 17 for a glimpse into how ARGO secured the #3 ranking in Asia’s 50 Best Bars. ARGO’s Lorenzo Antinori will be presenting three special cocktails from 7-10pm – the ARGO Gimlet, the Single Origin Negroni, and the Green & Gold Fizz. This guest bar residency is free to attend. Head to apollonia.sydney for more info.

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Lana in August, head chef Alex Wong presents a chef’s selection menu, made up of a handful of courses and numerous dishes alongside a bottomless carafe of Lana’s favourite Italian wine varietals of the month (choose from white, red or rose). Some dishes may be on the existing menu but many will not, all in an effort for Alex and his team to minimise food waste. The ‘No Love Lost’ menu is $99 per person, inclusive of the bottomless carafe, and sits alongside the normal menu. The menu for this offering will not be released in advance; you’ll only find out what you’re eating when you sit down. The bottomless carafe of wine will only be poured for two hours. For more info, head to lana.sydney.

Since its founding in 1838, Monnet has become known around the world for its ‘art de vivre’ (bringing people together through the art of living). Crafted right in Cognac, France, Monnet offers a fruity eau-de-vie and floral flavour profile with great aromatic richness, and is the result of secular tradition and generations of cellar masters. True to tradition, Monnet uses a copper pot still double distillation to produce its cognacs, and is aged for a minimum of two years. The Monnet Cognac range is available to purchase nationally at Dan Murphy’s.