Fitzroy stalwart, The Everleigh, is celebrating a decade of serving up world-class cocktails and service.
Co-owners Michael and Zara Madrusan are pulling out all the stops for this momentous occasion starting with a bar takeover by internationally acclaimed New York bar, Attaboy, on Sunday, 29 May.
Led by Sam Ross and Michael McIlroy, Attaboy has held a spot on the World’s 50 Best Bars List for over nine years, and was named Legend of the List this year. They have also received awards from Tales of the Cocktail and the James Beard Foundation.
As members of the Milk & Honey family, where Mr McIlroy also learnt his cocktail mastery, Mr Madrusan explains, the influence he and Mr Ross have had on modern classic cocktails is unparalleled. If you’ve ever enjoyed a Paper Plane, Penicillin, Right Hand or Greenpoint, you have them to thank.
Mr Madrusan says, “Reaching ten years is certainly a well-earned milestone. We’ve seen the highs and the lows. We can’t wait to celebrate the staff past and present, the loyal regulars, and the locals who have shown us such strong support over the last decade.”
“The event with Sammy and Mickey is a chance to go back to my roots and the team I came up with, that brought us to where we are today. It’s going to be exactly what it should be…big!”
Bringing their signature cocktails and fun vibes to The Everleigh for one night only, there will be a variety of seating options on sale for the Attaboy event including:
A Signature Spot at the Bar, $150 per person
Have a front-row seat to all the action, in the main bar area. Tickets include a limited-edition 500ml bottled Attaboy cocktail to take home, the second release of The Everleigh Bottling Co. Signature Series.
The Eldridge Experience, $75 per person (minimum of 10 guests)
An exclusive space for groups of ten to fifteen guests.
Window Rail, $75 per person for a group of 2
Enjoy a bird’s eye view from a stool in the rail area in the main bar, amongst the action, for two guests.
The Drawing Room, $75 per person for tables of 2, 4 and 6
Enjoy the evening from a table in the lower drawing room, served by The Everleigh staff.
Take a seat from 5-7pm or for the second sitting from 7.30-9.30pm, all tickets include a welcome cocktail on arrival, two Attaboy cocktails and a selection of snacks – expect expert drinks, charming service and a lot of fun.
If you can’t make it to the party, you don’t have to miss out on the celebrations. The Everleigh 10th birthday celebrations continue through June and July including the return of their popular cocktail book club to the Elk Room in June and a gala event in late July, focusing on The Everleigh’s greatest hits.
Classic Cocktail Book Club Date: Wednesday 29 June
The beloved Classic Cocktail Book Club returns on Wednesday 29 June – A classic cocktail appreciation society where civilised studying meets weeknight night debauchery in The Everleigh’s Elk Room. The Classic Cocktail Book Club is a classic cocktail appreciation society that is open to all. Join co-owner Michael Madrusan and special guests to discuss the historical and cultural relevance of fine, fond and forgotten drinks. The evening will explore the very first book in the English language to contain recipes for cocktails, The Bar-tender’s Guide or How to Mix Drinks, by Jerry Thomas (1862), alongside four cocktails and plenty of discussion.
The Everleigh’s Ten Year Anniversary Gala Date: Thursday 28 July
The party to end all parties – featuring Everleigh bartenders, past and present. It will be an unforgettable evening of canapes, The Everleigh’s signature cocktails, live music and entertainment. With a dress code of Dressed to the Tens and special surprises galore, this party is truly a once in a decade experience.
The Everleigh x Attaboy event will be hosted at The Everleigh on Sunday 29 May, located at Level 1, 150–156 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.
For more details please visit theeverleigh.com, or to purchase tickets, visit http://theeverleigh.eventbrite.com/.
