There’s plenty happening at The Tradies this month!
There’s plenty to look forward to this November at The Tradies!
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 3 November, starting with our Seniors Morning Tea, featuring best dressed prizes, sweeps and plenty of dancing. Enjoy a leisurely lunch with Oysters & Bubbles at Essence, then make a day of it with Mitch Canas live from 4–7pm and Canberra Crafted Happy Hour from 4–6pm.
Keep the good times going with Friday’s Live, featuring Cat Martin, Steve Amosa and Jono Maloney, plus DJ Sue on Friday 20 November. Ease into your Sundays with Sunday Sounds, or join us for Musical Bingo, Trivia and all your Weekly Favourites.
Looking ahead, save the dates for Kimberley Hunt’s Styling Masterclass on Saturday 5 December. And with Christmas Day Buffet Lunch bookings open at Essence, now’s the time to organise your festive celebration.
Gather your family and friends and join us for great food, live entertainment and plenty of reasons to get together at The Tradies!
TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
MELBOURNE CUP OYSTERS & BUBBLES - 11:30AM - 3PM
Enjoy a leisurely Melbourne Cup lunch at Essence with a dozen oysters and a bottle of Lock & Key Sparkling for starters—perfect for two to share. Then settle in for a leisurely lunch from our à la carte menu before watching the race live and loud. [*choose and pay on the day]
Three ways to enjoy - When you arrive, choose from natural oysters, Kilpatrick, or a delicious combination of both.
Natural Oysters & Bubbles — $55
One dozen natural oysters and a bottle of Lock & Key Sparkling.
Oysters Kilpatrick & Bubbles — $65
One dozen oysters Kilpatrick and a bottle of Lock & Key Sparkling.
Mixed Oysters & Bubbles — $57.50
Six natural oysters and six oysters Kilpatrick, served with a bottle of Lock & Key Sparkling.
TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
MELBOURNE CUP SENIORS MORNING TEA - 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Dress up and join us for live music with Graham Mason, plenty of dancing and Fashions on the Floor, with prizes for Best Dressed Male and Female.
Sweeps available at reception from 9am
Fashions on the Floor · 11:10am–11:30am
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
Oysters & Bubbles [Enjoy in the Lounge or Essence Restaurant]
Live Entertainment with Mitch Canas 4pm - 7pm
Canberra Crafted Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm
Friday 13 november
FRIDAY LIVE ACOUSTIC WITH CAT MARTIN
Friday 9 October | 5.30pm–8.30pm
Settle in for an easy Friday afternoon with live acoustic music by Cat Martin.
Enjoy relaxed tunes, good company and a festive mid-year atmosphere in the Lounge, with Canberra Crafted Hapy Hour from 4-6pm and Cocktail Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm.
FRIDAY 20 november
FRIDAY LIVE - THERE’S PLENTY HAPPENING!
Acoustic Friday with Steve Amosa 5:30pm–8:30pm
Clock off, catch up and settle into Friday night with Steve Amosa’s acoustic tunes in the Lounge.
Make an evening of it with Cocktail Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm and something tasty from the Lounge Bar. Or order a meal at Bluey’s Café and bring your buzzer back to the Lounge — your Friday night spot is sorted.
Friday Night with DJ Sue 8:30pm–11:30pm
Your Friday night deserves a dance floor! Get your friends together and join DJ Sue in the Lounge for feel-good favourites that will have you singing along and dancing into the weekend.
Whether you’re staying on after dinner or heading in for a night out, we’ll see you on the dance floor!
friday 27 november
FRIDAY LIVE WITH JONO MALONEY
Friday 27 NOVEMBER | 5.30pm–8.30pm
That catch-up you keep saying you’ll organise? Make it this Friday!
Jono Maloney brings the acoustic soundtrack to the Lounge — you bring the friends you’re overdue to see. Settle in for a few songs, a proper catch-up and Cocktail Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm.
Feeling peckish? Share snacks from the Lounge Bar, or order at Bluey’s Café and bring your buzzer back to the Lounge. No need to leave a good spot.
saturday 5 december
STYLING MASTERCLASS WITH KIMBERLEY HUNT
Saturday 5 December · 2:00pm–4:00pm
A wardrobe full of clothes, but still “nothing to wear”?
Join Kimberley Hunt for a Styling Masterclass that’s all about you, your clothes and feeling good in what you wear. Find fresh inspiration for your wardrobe and discover how a few thoughtful styling choices can help bring a look together.
Bring a friend and make an afternoon of it! Stay on for Cocktail Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm and book a table for dinner at Essence — the perfect excuse for a catch-up with a little style.
Free for Members & Guests.
wednesday nights
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS JUST GOT BETTER!
Join us every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm for Musical Bingo—a fun-filled night of great music, fantastic prizes and plenty of laughs.
Listen to snippets of well-known songs, mark them off your bingo card and get ready to shout “BINGO!” It’s not trivia and it’s definitely not karaoke—it’s all about music, memories and a little friendly competition.
With your host Nathan bringing plenty of energy, laughs and friendly banter, you can count on a great night from the very first song.
Round up your crew and make Musical Bingo your new favourite midweek night out!