Australian Open 2016 - Southgate dining deals

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!  Oi, oi, OI!  Yes, the Australian Open is here from 18-31 January 2016 and if you're a tennis and food lover then you'll be stoked to hear about the dining deals that are on offer at Southgate restaurants.

There are many dining deals on offer and here are our picks:

Tutto Bene's Granchio Risotto - spanner crab risotto with tomato and chilli  

'Ciao! Ciao!' express lunch menu from Tutto Bene

In a rush to get to your match?  Then Tutto Bene's 'Ciao! Ciao!' two course pre-tennis lunches are served within 45 minutes.  The express lunch is $44 per person (minimum two people), with vegetarian and gluten free options available.  Have a gander of our review of Tutto Bene.

WaterTaxi tennis packages from Pure South Dining

Featuring pristine Tasmanian produce from remote farms and fisheries, Pure South Dining has Australian Open Tennis & WaterTaxi Dinner packages available, including a glass of premium wine or a premium beer, coffee or tea and pre-booked WaterTaxi tickets from Pure South front door to Rod Laver Arena.

Two course dinner tennis dining package is $89, with a three course dinner tennis dining package for $105.  Bookings advised by calling 9699 4600 between 12:00pm to 5:30pm.

Waterslide Bar cocktail (image credit: Beckon Media and Southgate Melbourne)

'The Waterslide Bar Grass Court'  

We love the old world glamour of the Waterslide Bar (see our review here) and to celebrate the Australian Open, the Waterslide Bar's balcony, which has gorgeous views of the Yarra, will be transformed into ‘The Waterslide Bar Grass Court'.  The official Australian Open beer Heineken available on tap with $10 pints and $5 pots. Inside, vintage tennis matches will play during daytime trade with selected Australian Open matches in the evenings.

10% off the bill at Artusi

Indulge in a range of handmade pastas at Artusi, a modern Italian restaurant.  Present your Australian Open ticket to get 10% off your bill.

WaterTaxi

Tennis-goers can add a touch of glamour by arriving and leaving the tennis in style by WaterTaxi!  Purchase your ticket from the boat or pre-purchase a return WaterTaxi ticket via selected Southgate restaurants.  The WaterTaxi departs from the lower promenade and takes you directly to Rod Laver Arena.

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For more information see Southgate's website.