It’s never too hard to twist our arms into a sneaky midweek cocktail, but thanks to Negroni Week there’s no twisting involved (except for the orange peel, of course).
The power of a Negroni knows no bounds. Although it’s definitely an acquired taste (made up of equal parts rosso vermouth, dry gin and Campari, the red heart of the renowned cocktail), the Negroni remains so revered that it’s carved out a whole week for itself.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Negroni Week is the global charity initiative presented by Imbibe and Campari that puts the power of fundraising in the hands of bars and restaurants around the world, seeing them donate proceeds from the sales of the drink to official and truly worthy charity partners.
Tenants of the Fish Lane Arts Precinct – a vibrant urban street-scape that is home to some of the best restaurants and bars in Brisbane – have banded together to provide Negroni lovers 40 + cocktails that can be enjoyed between September 12 – 18 around the precinct.
Billykart West End, Bar Brutus, Chu the Phat, Hello Please, Julius Pizzeria, Kiki, La Lune, Maeve Wine Bar, Southside and Saccharomyces will be serving up a variety of cocktails, dishes, and even desserts for the sweet-tooths among us.
In true Fish Lane fashion, there will also be a pop-up bar from the team at Bar Brutus and two sensational events within the week-long festivities, designed for fans of Negroni to sip on endless varieties of the classic cocktail.
Cocktails, dishes and desserts available all week
September 12 – 18 | See selection below, over 40 will be available
- Cherry Ripe Negroni: Campari, cherry liqueur, chocolate bitters (Bar Brutus)
- Clarified Negroni Punch (Bar Brutus)
- Campari and mandarin marmalade breakfast martini (Billykart West End)
- Rosella Negroni: Rosella vermouth, Bulldog gin, Campari (Maeve Wine Bar)
- Plum Negroni: Heiwa shuzo negroni umeshu, gin, Campari (Hello Please)
- Dessert Negroni with blood orange sorbet (Billykart West End)
- Classic Negroni (Julius Pizzeria)
- Jungle Bird: Campari, pineapple rum, lime, pineapple and sugar (Kiki)
- Ceviche of kingfish with Negroni gel and puffed rice (La Lune)
- Oysters with Negroni inspired calamansi jelly (Chu the Phat)
- Spicy Bresaola, dong chi mi of breakfast radishes with yuzu mayo (Chu the Phat)
- Negroni duck a l’orange, casserole style (Saccharomyces)
- Americano: Bulldog Gin, Campari and soda (Southside)
Town Square Negroni Block Party
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 | From 4pm | Free Entry
From the minds behind Julius Pizzeria and Beccofino is Bar Brutus – Fish Lane’s resident aperitivo bar. Co-owner and bartender extraordinaire Stefan Angelovski is leading the charge to host a Negroni Week block party in Town Square on September 16 and 17 from 4pm. After-work drinkers and post-dinner sippers will find themselves enjoying a slice of Italy in this free to enter pop-up bar.
Fish Lane ‘Secret Handshake’ Negroni Trail
Saturday 17 | 2pm – 5pm | $79 + BF
If a self-guided tour is more your thing, then wander through the urban oasis of greenery, exposed red brick buildings and public artwork that lines the laneway and experience the ‘Secret Handshake’ trail. Select venues will offer up their Negroni cocktail inspired specials to show the true artistry and passion of our Fish Lane bartenders and restaurateurs. Enjoy a Negroni and nibbles on arrival at Billykart West End before heading north towards the block party. Guests will be able visit four additional Fish Lane venues on their way to taste a variety of Negroni inspired provisions ($79 pp).
Sunday 18 | 2pm – 5pm | $59 + BF
To round out the celebrations, Town Square will emulate Bar San Calisto in Rome Italy for an aperitivo hour that includes a Negroni on arrival and individual charcuterie. Listen to the mellow sounds of Fish Lane favourite, Franky Smart, as you look out on the laneway – the perfect way to end Negroni Week’s 10th anniversary.
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For further information on Fish Lane’s Negroni Week, please contact Katyia Wills at katyia@liquiditymarketing.com.au or on 0402 915 506.