History and Hospitality Events 2023
RECENT EVENTS:
APRIL & MAY: HISTORY TOURS AND LUNCH EVENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH SYDNEY RESTAURANT GROUP.
OUR NEXT ROUND OF THESE EXPERIENCES IS PLANNED FOR LATE JULY / EARLY AUGUST 2023
SUNDAY 16th APRIL
CHOWDER BAY
A SECRET HARBOUR HISTORY TOUR & LUNCH AT RIPPLES RESTAURANT
Chowder Bay has always harboured more than just a pretty view. Beneath the still blue waters lies an intriguing story. A tale of changing tides and a mysterious heritage that calls to be explored.
1.45 hr walking tour of Chowder Bay & Clifton Gardens
Followed by an exquisite sit down lunch at Ripples Restaurant
$115 per person (limited spots available)
Two seatings are available:
10am to be seated for lunch at 12pm
12.30pm to be seated for lunch at 2:30pm
Booking via Ripples Chowder Bay. Click Here
FRIDAY 21st APRIL
EAST BALMAIN
A BESPOKE BALMAIN HISTORY TOUR & LUNCH AT FENWICK RESTAURANT
With a focus on the harbour-side heritage of this unique stretch of Sydney, this tour & lunch experience will explore Balmain’s early architecture, colourful characters and thirsty reputation.
1.45 hr walking history tour of East Balmain
Followed by delicious sit down lunch at The Fenwick
$115 per person (limited spots available)
Two seatings are available:
10am to be seated for lunch at 12pm
12.30pm to be seated for lunch at 2:30pm
Booking via The Fenwick Balmain. Click Here
SATURDAY 29th APRIL
WALSH BAY & MILLERS POINT
A MURKY MARITIME HISTORY TOUR & LUNCH AT VENTUNO RESTAURANT
As we roam the cobbled alleys, timber wharves and spectacular lookouts of this notorious neighbourhood, we’ll unpack the forgotten lives of its local legends, scallywags, sailors, smugglers and historic hotels.
1.45 hr walking history tour of Walsh Bay & Millers Point
Followed by delicious sit down lunch at Ventuno Restaurant
$115 per person (limited spots available)
Two seatings are available:
10am to be seated for lunch at 12pm
12.30pm to be seated for lunch at 2:30pm
Booking via Ventuno, Walsh Bay. Click Here
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
THESE UNIQUE EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO RE-HOST FOR PRIVATE GROUPS OR AT FUTURE VENUES. PLEASE CONTACT: max@journeywalks.com
AT SILY BAR, KENT STREET CBD
COCKTAILS & CRIME STORIES
A UNIQUE MONTHLY SERIES FOR LOVERS OF TRUE CRIME, HIDDEN BARS & QUALITY DRINKS.
ALL EVENTS IN THIS 12 PART SERIES WERE CREATED & PRESENTED BY MAX BURNS-MCRUVIE
Feb 2022: Gin City Sin City
Mar 2022: Rum & Razor Gangs
Apr 2022: Spritzes & Serial Killers pt 1.
May 2022: Robberies & Daiquiris
Jun 2022: Cosmos & Cold Cases
Jul 2022: Mulled Wine & Murder
Aug 2022: Hot Toddies & Cold Bodies
Sep 2022: Escapes & Espresso Martinis
Oct 2022: Vodka, Crime & Soda
Nov 2022: Pirates & Pina Coladas
Dec 2022: Spritzes & Serial Killers pt 2.
Feb 2023: Opium Dens & Old Fashioneds
AT SERGEANT LOK, THE ROCKS
STORIES FROM THE CELLS
A UNIQUE DINING & STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE SET INSIDE THE HERITAGE POLICE STATION OF THE ROCKS
AWAKENING THE SECRETS OF THE LOCK UP CELLS WHILE ENJOYING A MODERN CHINESE DINNER & COCKTAILS.
WINE, CRIME & DINE YOUR WAY THROUGH SYDNEY’S NOTORIOUS HISTORY IN STYLE.
2.5 hr five course Chinese tasting menu & true crime experience with a customised cocktails and wine wine pairing
Presented by Max Burns-McRuvie in collaboration with Sergeant Lok
This event is available to re-host for private bookings: contact max@journeywalks.com