HAPPENINGS
The depths of winter are the perfect time to experience the warming qualities of whisky, which is why we are thrilled to unveil an evening with Scottish whisky powerhouse – The Balvenie.
For one night only, we implore you to embark on a journey of ‘Fire and Grain’ – an exceptional menu conceived to pair with the latest additions to come from the The Balvenie family.
The pairing is of special limited pours of The Balvenie’s premium range, and celebrates their newest master distiller Kelsey McKechnie – one of the rare women to carve their name into the distilling field.
To commemorate this special occasion, a raffle giveaway on the night will be held with the prize being a bottle of The Balvenie Single Malt whisky.
The event will be co-hosted by Joseph Chisholm of The Balvenie, with other surprises in store.
Friday 20 June, 6.30pm
$295 pp
*We regret that we are unable to accommodate dietary requests for this event
We’re thrilled to once again be part of RISING’s Moon Bites – an exclusive menu, close to RISING’s events, designed for a swift dinner, pre- or post- your lunar escapade.
For this year’s rendition, we start you off with a drink – Moon Landing – before delving into a menu of –
Steak & Cheese Bao, Yuzu Kosho
Prawn Toast, Chinese Doughnut, Coriander
Alfonsino, Young Coconut, Salted Cucumber, Thai Basil
BBQ Padron Peppers, Black Garlic
75pp
Private Dining
Ensconced away in Aru is our private dining room, Banda, which fully closes up to the rest of the restaurant. The rich, timber-encased space seats 12, with doors that offer seclusion.
Banda opens up onto The Terrace – an impressive landing with a view of our cellar. Here, you’ll find a grand long table set-up, a favourite amongst wedding parties, birthdays and celebrations of all sorts. The Terrace is separated from the dining room by a mesh curtain and seats 30. Both spaces can be booked separately or together.
About
Named after the group of islands which ancient seafarers frequented as part of the Sino-Indonesian-Australian route, Aru draws on the cuisine of the three regions. Asian dishes deftly flecked with native Australian ingredients, grilled or finished over the wood-fired hearth.
In this beautiful, moody space of marble, mesh, wood and brick lies some of the city’s most renowned dishes and an impressive cellar list – a destination for a coming together of cuisines and cultures.
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The Age Good Food Guide 2025 – Two Hats
Gift Cards
Gift a dining experience at Aru with our digital gift cards, sent immediately to you or a recipient of your choice.
Gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
