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Boilermaker’s | Sydney Craft Beer Week 2016
Mikey ‘The Barley Cowboy’ Lowe (Wayward Brewing) and Sean Baxter (Classic Malt Whisky Ambassador) are pairing their hooch for a one night only tasting celebrating Sydney Craft Beer Week 2016.
Find out more »Irish Whiskey Fair
To celebrate the week of St Patrick’s Day, Surry Hills’ whiskey haunt The Wild Rover, in conjunction with The Whiskey Co-Operative, will host the inaugural Irish Whiskey Fair on Monday 13 March to raise funds for Darkness Into Light.
Find out more »New Midleton Whiskey Stash
Taste rare whiskey yet to hit the market sent over from Irelands largest distillery.
Find out more »St Patrick’s Day celebrations at The Rover
Your jovial Irish/Australian hybrid neighbourhood bar will play host to live music, The Emerald Isle pop trivia night, a whiskey tasting featuring rare whiskies courtesy of New Midleton Distillery, food and drink specials and the inaugural Irish Whiskey Fair. All in the name of the biggest day on the Irish calendar, Paddy’s Day.
Find out more »WHISKY & GELATO
The Wild Rover and their whisky club, The Whiskey Co-Op, are again putting a ‘cool’ twist on your average whisky tasting as part of World Class Cocktail Week.
National Whisky Ambassador Simon McGoram and Mr Goaty Gelato are taking over upstairs at ‘The Rover’ for a tasting of artisan gelato paired (and created) with Scotch whisky.
Find out more »Rare Canadian Whiskey Tasting
Rachel Macdonald is returning to the Wild Rover, this time bringing a bunch of rare Canadian whiskies for a tasting to raise money for fundraiser 663 to Zero.
Find out more »Jameson Whiskey Tasting
On Monday 27 November, Jameson Brand Ambassador Neil Flannery will showcase five whiskies from the portfolio, including the Makers Series and their recent 'Caskmates' collaboration with Sydney brewery, Young Henrys.
Find out more »Bladnoch Whisky Tasting
For the first time at The Wild Rover we'll be tasting whisky from Bladnoch, a 200 year old distillery located in the Scottish Lowlands.
Find out more »Irish Whiskey Cocktail Class
Resident cocktail guru Ciaran McCool is hosting a cocktail class for anyone wanting to know the 'how-to' behind using bar equipment to make the perfect drink.
Find out more »Paddy’s Day at The Wild Rover
This year, St Patrick’s Day falls on Saturday 17 March so before the party really kicks off, we’re opening from midday serving spuds with Guinness Gravy, Steak & Guinness pies setting you up for the boozy session ahead. Dust off your drinking boots because this is going to get wild!
Find out more »Whisky & Cheese
The Wild Rover and Newtown’s cheese merchants, The Stinking Bishops, are teaming up with whisky ambassador Simon McGoram to bring you a night of whisky and cheese pairings you’re not going to want to miss.
Find out more »Whisky & Cheese #2
Due to popular demand, we have are hosting another night of Whisky & Cheese at The Wild Rover.
Find out more »Wild Rover Oyster Fest 2018
From Monday 29 October to Saturday 3 November, we’re throwing a celebration you’ll be shucking crazy to miss. Wild Rover Oyster Fest is back with $1 Oysters plus much more!
Find out more »Irish Whiskey Tasting
To celebrate the week leading up to Paddy's Day Weekend at the Wild Rover, Jameson Brand Ambassador Neil Flannery will bring along 5-6 whiskeys for a tasting with 50 Co-Op Members to present upstairs at the Wild Rover.
Find out more »Chivas: The Blend
Blend your own whisky at the Wild Rover! Emily Andrew, Chivas Brand Ambassador will teach you how to blend your own whiskey using a range of drams used in Chivas.
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