Topic: News & Reviews

The working lunch

Posted on June 30, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

In major cities like Sydney, the working lunch is an institution, affording a less formal venue to conduct the business of the day. It offers the chance to make connections, build relationships and most importantly is a place where deals are discussed and business gets done.

But while the working lunch is social, it’s not a social affair, so here are the top tips to ensure this event goes off without a hitch.

The venue

Choosing the right venue is key to a working lunch. You want somewhere central and familiar, yet accessible to attendees. If your office is in the city, a nice venue near the CBD is the desired location, but as you are representing business interests it should boast some ambience as well.

Ideally, you’ll want a venue where the atmosphere is appealing but is quiet enough to let attendees talk. Also, consider the menu and options that will appeal to a variety of tastes. A nice backdrop like the harbour is a benefit, allowing you to shake of the shackles of business, showcase the city, and relax a bit as well.

Keep it quick

Unlike the heady ’80s and ’90s, the working lunch of 2018 is not an excuse for a boozy afternoon that stretches into the early hours of the evening. These days business people have far more on their plate.

If you’re hosting a working lunch, keep it quick and get to the point, in the knowledge all those attending will have other tasks on their schedule that day.

That means the venue you select should be renowned for their service. They should have the professional ability to seat you and your tramadol buy online cheap guests, take your orders and have you fed, watered and catered to within a reasonable amount of time.

Seek out venues that take bookings, are familiar with the corporate lifestyle, and have a proven track record when it comes to catering the working lunch.

To drink or not to drink?

Whether or not alcohol is an acceptable repast during a working lunch depends on a whole host of factors including the culture of the guest you are dining with, the purpose of the lunch and the work you need to undertake later that day.

While a couple of drinks is acceptable, the days of drink-fueled work lunches are long gone, so if you plan on offering drinks, a shared bottle or a couple of glasses will do.

The bill

As a general rule of thumb, the party who extended the invitation generally picks up the tab for any working lunch. However, in situations where the event is a regular get-together, attendees might take it in turns to pay for the working lunch.

About George’s

Located on the King Street Wharf amidst the beauty and excitement of Darling Harbour, George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is renowned as one of Sydney’s premier eateries. We are renowned for our Greek hospitality as we serve up harbourside dining in simply stunning surrounds.

Due to our proximity to the city centre, we are a favoured venue for the working lunch, offering a meu to suit all palates and a professional yet ambient atmosphere to strike that all-important business deal.

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

Five reasons to host an EOFY function

Posted on June 15, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

Christmas might be the traditional occasion to organise a night out with colleagues, but the end of financial year offers an equally important opportunity to embrace the office ethos and celebrate a hard-earned milestone with mates.

Here are five reasons the EOFY should be an event to remember and why your work crew needs the welcome reprieve.

A milestone reached

Each year we bring in the New Year with countless acts of revelry, but the end of financial year passes with barely a blip. That’s despite the fact that no matter your industry, EOFY requires a sustained effort to meet the major milestones that business requires. There’s stocktake, accounts payable, KPIs to be reached and so much more.

Chances are your team has put in some hard yards to reach the desired outcome, and they’d welcome a social event to recognise the major milestone reached.

Achievements recognised

While New Year’s Even offers the opportunity to look back on personal achievements, EOFY sees business taking time to reflect.

Whether it’s the target your business reached or the data your staff collated, EOFY is a chance to look back on the business year that was and regroup as a team for the year ahead.

It’s about the team

On that note, the end of financial year is the chance to come together, celebrate and re-embrace a team ethos. It’s this philosophy that will stand you in the best stead for the new financial year to come. By taking the time out to celebrate and bond together as a group, you not only draw a line under the financial year gone by but position yourself to embrace the next challenges ahead.

Time to let off some steam

The EOFY year brings with it a host of business stress. There’s targets to be met, reporting to be finalised and lots of last minute tasks to be accomplished.

Once all the I’s are dotted and the T’s crossed, it’s the perfect opportunity to recognise the group effort, allow staff to let off steam, congratulate them on the year gone by and move forward as a united group.

A mid-year opportunity

It can be a long stretch between celebrations in the busy corporate world, so mid-year and the end of a busy stretch is a welcome opportunity for a social soiree that wards off the winter chill.

It also injects some morale into the workplace at a time f year when the days are longer and the holidays far off.

Our function options

Centrally positioned at Darling Harbour, just minutes from the CBD, George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is the perfect venue for an EOFY office function. Whether it’s a weekday lunch or a weekend dinner, we have a host of function menus to suit, with formal sit-down options, more relaxed share tapas meals available or drinks and nibbles overlooking the Sydney sunset.

You can contact our team to discuss your options for an event that suitably marks the achievements of the end of financial year.

About George’s

Located on the King Street Wharf amidst the beauty and excitement of Darling Harbour, George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is renowned as one of Sydney’s premier eateries. Come share the Greek hospitality for which we are renowned as we serve up harbourside dining in simply stunning surrounds.

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

10 Reasons to love Sydney in winter

Posted on May 31, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

Sydney might be renowned for endless summers by the beach, but winter allows you to see this picturesque city in a whole new light.

With crisp, clear days, the harbour takes on a true shimmer, the beaches are less crowded, and the food and fashion both transform to offer a comforting, yet cultured winter feel.

If that’s not enough to see you embrace the chill of winter in this vibrant city, here are 10 further reasons to love Sydney in winter.

The Harbour

Sydney Harbour is spectacular at any time of year, but in winter it glitters with allure under a mellowed sun. Winter is also the season when whales are welcomed to the city and there are a host of whale watching tours available from Darling Harbour that allow you to witness the wonder of whales in their natural surrounds.

Indoor activities

As the temperature cools, indoor activities heat up throughout the city. From the aquarium to the maritime museum or theatre, there’s no shortage of indoor events to keep tourists and locals entertained.

Sensational seafood

Winter serves up simply sensational Sydney seafood. In fact, this is the season when seafood is at its most abundant and the greatest range is in supply. From prawns to salmon and mussels, it’s all available and incredibly fresh. As seafood is one of our specialties, you can see our seafood menu to enjoy a taste of what’s on offer.

Long lunches

Winter is officially the season of the long lunch in Sydney as office workers, residents and tourists make the most of the warming midday sun to enjoy an outdoor meal. At Georges that lunch is set against the beautiful backdrop of the harbor and features hearty fare, mezze and seafood, all designed as the perfect accompaniment to a chilled Sydney day.

Rugging up

Winter offers the welcome opportunity to rug up in a city usually renowned for its summer style. Coats are in fashion, scarves in vogue and the style of Sydney evolves to embrace a more European and chic feel.

Beautiful beaches

The waters might only be warm enough for the exceptionally brace to swim, but the beauty of the beaches is perhaps even more striking on a crisp winter’s day. This is the time of year when the ocean is at its most powerful, the colour is at its most vibrant and the crowds are few and far between.

Welcoming walks

The average daily maximum of Sydney during winter is around 18 or 19 degrees, which is the perfect temperature to explore the city or its many national parks on foot. Enjoy a stroll from the Rocks to Darling Harbour and take in Barangaroo, or embrace nature and witness the spectacular beauty of South Head.

Less crowded

Sydney is just that little bit less crowded throughout winter, with many tourists choosing summer to visit this iconic city. That makes the cooler months the perfect time to enjoy unrestricted access to all the city’s beauty and sights.

Shimmering nights

The sunset falls around 5pm in winter, allowing an earlier evening glimpse into the majestic beauty of the city at night. Once the lights come on, this is a city transformed. The Harbour Bridge and Opera House are among the iconic Sydney landmarks that take on a whole new beauty in the evening. The Opera House now also features a lighting display on its sails each evening from sunset until 7pm.

Hearty meals

The cooler days and the chilled nights bring out the finest in winter food and fare. This is the time of year to enjoy a hearty meal, great coffee and fine wine. Think lamb, sirloin or pork to warm the heart and soul of a chilled winter’s eve. You can see our menu here for a little winter dining inspiration.

About George’s

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

Five heroes of Greek cuisine

Posted on May 15, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

Consider Greek cuisine and the mind effortlessly conjures the succulent flavours of lamb, an array of seafood, and the subtle combination of olive oil, lemon and herbs.

Add to that the bite of feta and yoghurt, and you have a mouthwatering palate of healthy heroes that combine as the basis for so many Greek meals.

All these ingredients have a history that’s as rich as the flavours they present, so here’s an insight into the five main heroes of Greek cuisine…

Lamb

The Greek climate and topography favours the grazing of sheep rather than catte, which is why lamb is such a central component of many Greek meals. Considered a celebratory staple, its uses extend from souvlaki to moussaka, roasts and beyond. Served with the contrasting flavour of Greek yoghurt in tzatziki it’s a combination that has taken the world by storm.

Seafood

As a Mediterranean nation, Greece is surrounded by water, and its seas have long been rich in a bountiful bevvy of seafood delights. In fact, much of Greece’s history and tradition is focused around the sea.

Greece is renowned as the country which created Calamari, and saw other cultures embracing anchovies and salivating over sardines, but the truth is a host of Greek meals feature sea fare as their staple.

From lobster and bass to bream and Barbounia, seafood is renowned as an essential element of the coastal diet, with a suite of succulent dishes derived from the ingredients caught or netted in the azure blue waters that surround.

Feta

Dating back to about the 8th century, feta is synonymous with Greek cuisine. Using sheep’s milk or a combination of sheep and goat’s milk, it is another of the Greek flavours that takes its cue from ingredients readily at hand.

Now a distinguishing element of Greek recipe’s, feta is a cheese that has found its way into the supermarket aisle globally.

Olives

Greek was the first country to cultivate the olive tree, and it’s one of the most recognisable emblems of the nation. Served on their own, with feta or in a meal, olives add a uniquely salty and earthy flavor to a smorgasbord of Greek meals.

Meanwhile the oil that is derived from it is the essential ingredient for cooking, for salads or for just dipping bread.

Lemon

Lemon trees didn’t originate in Greece but somewhere along the way they found their way there, and their zesty tang has been utilised ever since along with herbs like garlic, basil, sage and oregano. This combination of a select, mild, yet flavoursome herbs helps define the taste many associate with Greek cooking.

About George’s

Located on the King Street Wharf amidst the beauty and excitement of Darling Harbour, George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is renowned as one of Sydney’s premier eateries and features all the heroes of Greek cuisine. Come share the Greek hospitality for which we are renowned as we serve up harbourside dining in simply stunning surrounds.

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

Vivid Sydney to light up Darling Harbour

Posted on April 30, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

Sydney is set to light up in sensational style as the Vivid Sydney festival kicks off for three amazing weeks of sight, sound and ideas from May 25 to June 16.

Spread across some of the most iconic destinations around the city, Vivid Sydney is a light show unlike any other where the city’s most famous sights are the canvas for simply breathtaking works of lighting art.

Here’s an insight into Vivid Sydney and the best vantage points to enjoy the spectacle.

What is Vivid Sydney?

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Vivid Sydney, and it’s a milestone that will be enjoyed with truly breathtaking displays.

First hosted in 2009 at the Sydney Opera House, the event has grown to include harbourside regions like the Rocks, Darling Harbour, Luna Park, Barangaroo, Taronga Zoo, the Royal Botanic Garden and beyond.

The three-week festival is the major event on Sydney’s winter calendar and is recognised as the largest event of its kind in the world combining light, music and ideas.

“Vivid Sydney is where art, technology and commerce intersect,” Vivid Sydney explains.

“The program features large scale light installations and projections (Vivid Light); music performances and collaborations (Vivid Music including Vivid LIVE at the Sydney Opera House); and creative ideas, discussion and debate (Vivid Ideas). All three celebrate Sydney as a creative hub of the Asia-Pacific.”

Last year the 23-day event attracted over 2.3 million people.

Where to experience Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney takes place throughout Sydney Harbour and also extends beyond. The centrepiece of the event will be the sails of the Sydney Opera House which this year will transform into a dynamic digital sculpture inspired by the Australian environment.

Meanwhile, The Rocks, Luna Park, Darling Harbour, Chatswood, Carriageworks, Barangaroo, Kings Cross and for the second year, Taronga Zoo and the The Royal Botanic Garden are also part of this year’s program allowing attendees to truly explore the city by night.

Vivid Sydney notes these areas offer the best vantage points along with Bradfield Park (under the Harbour Bridge at North Sydney), Lavender Bay, or on the harbour itself. The lights come on each night at 6pm and turn off at 11pm, come rain, hail or shine.

Vivid at Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour has been part of the Vivid festival for years, offering attendees the opportunity to enjoy this popular, picturesque and historical destination against a backdrop of interactive lighting.

This year’s theme will be Fantastic Oceans, with Cockle Bay the canvas where an epic tale of the underwater world is told.

Vivid Sydney says: “Water features come to life as jelly fish in a fantastic display of colour; special fountains emulate corals and deep-sea flora; lasers ripple like waves of the ocean or etch the silhouette of creatures from the deep. Moving-head lighting technologies emit bright beams of light skyward — like glistening shards of sunlight piercing the surface of this fantastic underwater world. For visitors, a walk through Darling Harbour becomes a dream-like dive into the ocean depths.”

About George’s

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

Celebrating Mother’s Day

Posted on April 14, 2018 by admin - Mother's Day, News & Reviews

In modern times we call it Mother’s Day, but like many elements of culture, this annual celebration of motherhood has firm roots in ancient Greece.

And while goddesses, offerings and feasts have made way for cards, crafts and presents, the ethos remains all about maternal appreciation.

So, as we look to celebrate the role of mothers around the nation on May 13, here’s a diversion into a little Greek history and the ancient symbolism that celebrating Mother’s Day holds.

Mothers celebrated in ancient Greece

Each year in spring, ancient Greeks honoured Rhea. The daughter of earth goddess Gaia and sky god Uranus, she was renowned as the mother of the Olympian gods and goddesses.

The event was traditionally celebrated by offering honey cakes, fine drinks and flowers at sunrise, and to this day in Greece many people offer their mothers cakes and flowers on Mother’s Day morning.

A modern-day celebration

These days Mother’s Day in Greece is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, as it is in most areas of the world.

It’s an event to reflect and appreciate the role of mothers and mother-figures within a family, as well as the influence of motherhood on society.

Mother’s Day at Georges

We welcome the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day at Georges, offering a family-friendly environment to enjoy a brunch, lunch or dinner with mum at our waterside restaurant.

Whether it’s a small affair or large, we have a host of dining options available to ensure mum feels truly appreciated on her special day.

Brunch – Join us from 8am until 11.30am as we serve up a delectable Mother’s Day breakfast featuring a menu of all the family favourites like Eggs Benedict, bacon and egg rolls, pancakes or more.

Lunch – If lunch is more your mum’s style after a morning spent enjoying pampering and a well-earned relax, we have a host of dining options available including our renowned share menu, along with a la carte options.

Afternoon drinks and nibbles – Treat mum to a harbourside sunset, and spoil her with fine wine and fine fare courtesy of our lounge menu.

Dinner – Meanwhile if evening suits best, enjoy a family meal overlooking the twinkling lights of the harbour, along with a Greek banquet or a range of options from our acclaimed dining menu.

George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is currently taking bookings for Mother’s Day and we look forward to sharing your family event.

About George’s

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

Darling Harbour to host Classic and Wooden Boat Festival

Posted on March 30, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

The beauty and diversity of Australia’s nautical history is set to be showcased from April 13-15 when Darling Harbour plays host to the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival.

Run by the Australian National Maritime Museum, the three-day event will feature over 150 vessels on display at Cockle Bay along with boat building workshops, live entertainment, and cruises on some of the heritage vessels.

At George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill we share a passion for a nautical history that has helped to shape Australia. Here’s an insight into what’s on offer during the event.

The Classic and Wooden Boat Festival

The Classic and Wooden Boat Festival sees some of Australia’s most outstanding heritage vessels on display at Cockle Bay Marina. From Halvorsens, yachts and skiffs, to classic speedboats, steam launches, tug boats, whalers and Navy workboats, vessels come from all around Australia.

A centrepiece of the event will be the tall ship James Craig and Edwardian superstars SY Ena and Hurrica V.

The festival celebrates Australia’s diverse nautical history, giving visitors the opportunity to see the intricate handiwork and craftsmanship of each vessel, climb aboard some of the boats and ships on display and then learn about the history and work that goes into each.

A family-friendly affair

The Classic and Wooden Boat Festival is a family-friendly affair, with live entertainment and interactive workshops.

For the more intrepid boating enthusiast there are four-hour boat building challenges where a team of four to six people have to design, build and race their own seaworthy craft…in just four hours.

Visitors can also try their hand at traditional skills like caulking, line throwing and sculling, as they “muck in” and learn the ancient maritime arts.

Meanwhile, Children can get in on the action at the Boatshed where they can build and race their own boats, or enjoy magic shows, and a jumping castle.

A shared nautical history

At George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill, we’re excited to see the return of the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival as a vivid nautical history is among the attributes that the nations of Australia and Greece share.

Like Australia, Greece’s exploration and trade has historically been based on the sea, and it’s a nation whose nautical tradition goes back to antiquity.

Come join us

After a day spent sculling, caulking, boat building and marveling at the wonders of Australia’s maritime diversity, come join us for lunch or dinner at George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill. You can further embrace your love of the sea with fresh-caught seafood, or relax while taking in all the action at Darling Harbour over a shared meal of mezze.

Our venue is positioned across from the Australian National Maritime Museum.

About George’s

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

The tradition that is Greek Easter

Posted on March 15, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

Easter is one of the most celebrated occasions on the annual Greek calendar. An opportunity to gather amongst family and friends, it includes a full week of activity and observance culminating on Easter Sunday or Pascha.

Starkly different to the chocolate-infused Easter enjoyed in Australia, Greek Orthodox Easter is steeped in traditions that date back centuries, where the focus is resoundingly family, food and faith.

As we count the days until Easter, here’s an insight into how it will be celebrated in Greece.

A different date

Few may realise, but Easter in Greece is often observed on a different date to countries like Australia, the UK and US. That’s because the Orthodox religion uses the Julian rather than the Gregorian calendar. This year that means Easter in the Greek Orthodox faith will be celebrated a week later than in Australia and will fall on April 8.

The lead up to Easter

The week prior to Easter often involves fasting, and come Maundy Thursday major preparations for the pending celebration are under way.

On this day, it is traditional to bake a sweet bread known as tsoureki. This treat will be eaten on the Easter Sunday and comprises a braid to represent the Holy Trinity.

Meanwhile, Australia may celebrate with chocolate, but in Greece hard boiled, richly-dyed red eggs are a symbol of Easter. Symbolising new life, they also represent the blood and resurrection of Christ.

Good Friday

Good Friday is a somber affair that sees church bells toll and flags flown at half mast. In some of the more traditional villages, a shrine is created and carried through the streets in a procession.

“Christos Anesti”

Greek culture celebrates the resurrection of Christ with a midnight church service that soon makes way for a light festival and breaking of the fast. Come the stoke of midnight, the church goes dark, bells begin to peal, and cheers ring out. The priest lights a single candle to symbolise Christ’s eternal flame.

Many people make their own home-made candles in the lead-up to the event, and they are progressively lit from the priest’s flame. Fireworks and crackers are set off as people carefully carry their lit candles home.

The festivities continue long into Easter morning as families gather together after church to enjoy a celebratory meal often comprising the tsoureki, lamb and feta.

It is during this celebration that a traditional game is played using the red dyed eggs. Known as tsougrisma it involves a player tapping their egg gently against another person’s egg in a bid to break it. The person who finishes the game with their egg intact is believed to have good luck for the year.

About George’s

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

Autumn dining in Sydney

Posted on February 28, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

With the end of summer drawing near, dining in Sydney shifts a gear. The days are just that little bit shorter, the evenings bring with them a touch more chill, and a mix of summery specials and hearty meals intermingle on the seasonal menu.

Autumn is the time of year when a bevy of fresh produce readily abounds, ranging from grapes and pears to potatoes, eggplant and carrots.

So, let’s wine and dine our way through autumn with our favourite meals to suit the flavours of the changing season.

Crystal clear warm days

We often talk about the magic of Sydney Harbour, but autumn offers a unique feel on the water. Some days cast the mind back to the heat of high summer, while others have that familiar nip of the winter to come in the air.

The early days of autumn are still all about the great outdoors as Sydney-siders seize the final chance to enjoy the long, languid sunsets offered up by daylight savings.

Our meal suggestion? Why mezze of course, served amidst the festive vibe that the final days of warmth offer.

The best delights to encompass the flavours of early autumn include a mix of seafood and the heartier additions of chicken, lamb and pork.

Served with? Agiorgitiko Rosé or NV Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut.

A touch of chill

As daylight saving becomes but a memory, a chill creeps into the Sydney air. Now the meals become a little more hearty, the lights on the harbor twinkle earlier and their hues are just a little more bright.

This is the time of year for a meal that satiates the palate and satisfies the soul.

Our meal suggestion? Greek-style lamb, with lemon and oregano potatoes or King Prawns Saganaki baked in a clay pot, complete with tomato and feta.

Served with? Kir-Yianni Paranga Xinomavro Merlot Syrah with the lamb and Mahi ‘Twin Valleys Vineyards’ Chardonnay to accompany the prawns.

When the sun seeks refuge

Even a city of perennial sunshine like Sydney has the occasional cloudy day. And when autumn sees these moments more frequent, a meal shared with family and cooked with love is the definite order of the day.

These overcast days are the opportunities to revel in fulsome flavours, to bask in comforting warmth and to seek cuisine infused with care and comfort.

Our meal suggestion? Grassland sirloin, chat potatoes, and Dutch carrots, the grilled pork cutlet, fennel, dried figs, chickpeas and roast pumpkin or a full Greek feast banquet.

Served with? Vasse Felix Cabernet Merlot, Polin & Polin Shiraz, or Alpha Estate Xinomavro Reserve.

About George’s

Located on the King Street Wharf amidst the beauty and excitement of Darling Harbour, George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is renowned as one of Sydney’s premier eateries.

We’ve long been established on the waterfront and welcome Sydney’s change of seasons with an array of fresh produce, seafood and intimate dining ambience.

Come share the hospitality for which we are renowned as we serve up harbourside dining in simply stunning surrounds.

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.

Four fresh reasons to visit Darling Harbour

Posted on February 14, 2018 by admin - News & Reviews

Renowned as one of Sydney’s premier tourism destinations, Darling Harbour features an everchanging array of attractions in addition to the acclaimed drawcards of the maritime museum, aquarium and Madam Tussauds.

Throughout the year, the destination comes alive with live entertainment, light shows, and festivals, and February through to March is a prime time for such events.

That means there’s no time like the present to enjoy all the culture, events and activities on offer, so here are four fresh reasons to visit Darling Harbour.

Chinese New Year

From February 17 to March 4, Darling Harbour features all the sound, colour and vibrancy of Chinese New Year Celebrations, using its prime position and proximity to Chinatown to showcase this popular cultural event.

The festivities commence with the opening ceremony Lion Dance on February 17 and continue with a lantern festival from February 23 to 25, Dragon Boat Racing on February 24 and 25, tea ceremonies and more before concluding with a closing ceremony Dragon Dance on March 4.

The Box that Changed the World

Until October 25, the National Maritime Museum is exploring the influence and impact of the humble shipping container with an open-air exhibition entitled The Box that Changed the World.

This bright and colourful display sees containers scattered like Lego boxes in the museum’s first outdoor installation and looks into how container shipping has shaped our modern world, changing how we live, work, eat, produce and shop.

Ferris Wheel

Enjoy a whole new perspective of Sydney and Darling Harbour with the Star of the Show Ferris Wheel that’s currently in residence.

Located in the Harbourside Amphitheatre, the Ferris Wheel showcases simply spectacular 360-degree views until March 11, and then again from April 11 to July 22.

At over 32-metres in height, the Star of the Show Ferris Wheel claims the title of the highest continuously travelling Ferris Wheel in Australia, and is open day and night.

Future Park

Just a hop, skip and jump from all the action of the Darling Harbour foreshore, the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences is currently hosting a unique display.

Known as Future Park, the exhibition allows participants to immerse themselves in an interactive world of light and colour.

The museum explains guests can: “compose a symphony of light and sound with giant colourful musical balls, create a living ecosystem of animals and plants with digital graffiti, test out your building skills and design a futuristic town, try your hand at electronic hopscotch, plus so much more.”

Future Park runs until April 30.

About George’s

Located on the King Street Wharf amidst the beauty and excitement of Darling Harbour, George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is renowned as one of Sydney’s premier eateries. Come share the hospitality for which we are renowned as we serve up harbourside dining in simply stunning surrounds.

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice.