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January 2020
Club Banchō: Kavalan Whisky tasting with brand ambassador
Kavalan distillery in Yilan, Taiwan Get ready for our first whisky tasting of 2020 as part of our new Club Banchō – sign up here to join the club. We're going to start the year off with a bang, Chinatown style, with a Kavalan Whisky…
Find out more »February 2020
Malaysian Takeover with chefs Junda Khoo, Loong Oon & Lex Wong
The Malaysians are taking over! For one night only, get your fix of modern Malaysian bar snacks and Malaysian-inspired cocktails at your favourite Chinatown cocktail bar, Banchō! We'll have an exclusive, one-night only menu of modern Malaysian bites like otak otak and salted egg yolk chicken nuggets, alongside cocktails featuring Malaysian flavours and ingredients.
Find out more »Valentine’s cocktail class for two
Skip the cliches and head to the bar with your other half for our Valentine's cocktail class at Banchō - a perfect Saturday afternoon activity for two. You'll learn to make three classic cocktails with Haku Vodka, Roku Gin and Toki whisky. And because we…
Find out more »Cocktails for #TheCommunitySpirit
Banchō is supporting Australian craft distillers in need following the recent bushfire crisis, with classic cocktails featuring Aussie craft spirits. Proceeds go to Rural Aid to support farmers in fire-affected areas.
Find out more »March 2020
Bars March – raising funds for Animal Welfare League NSW
We're taking part in Bars March again this year, raising funds for the Animal Welfare League NSW. For every Whisky Whaler cocktail sold in March, we'll be donating $1 to needy doggos, kitties and other critters. So, drink up for a good cause! The Whisky…
Find out more »September 2020
Negroni Week at home or at Banchō, 16-19 September
It's a bit of a different vibe for the annual global Negroni Week this year. But we're making sure you can celebrate the week whether it's with us at Banchō or in the comfort of your own home. Take home bottles of our house favourite…
Find out more »October 2020
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival | 中秋節, 1 October
Come celebrate the lunar calendar's Mid-Autumn Festival with us this 1 October because we all need a bit of joy back in our lives! Also known as Moon Festival or Harvest Moon Festival, it's celebrated across many Asian cultures: 中秋節 (zhōng qiū jié) in China…
Find out more »Haku Vodka ‘Star Festival’ cocktails, October 2020
Enjoy a special Haku Vodka Tanabata 'Star Festival' cocktail during October at Banchō and go into the running to win a staycation package at our adjoining hotel The Ultimo, complete with an astrology reading and drinks by us!
Find out more »February 2021
Lunar New Year cocktails – Year of the Ox
Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with us in Chinatown with a festive cocktail or two, inspired by the incoming Year of the Metal Ox. For the entire month of February, we'll be serving up an exclusive menu of Lunar New Year themed cocktails as…
Find out more »Curated by Banchō, February 2021: Sonya Gonzalez
We're excited to launch our inaugural arts program this February with one of our own! Introducing, Sonya Gonzalez; a Sydney-based mixed medium artist. Sonya’s new work reflects her own change, growth and happiness today.
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