Whats coming up at the Press?
Monthly drawing classes or workshops with artist Britt. We host these after hours at The Press and they’re such good fun. See Britt’s website for more details of upcoming classes.
Britt’s Studio
Swoon Bookstore
On the 1st of February we welcome Swoon Bookstore’s dual events. A writers masterclass in exploring intimacy, filth and provocative narratives with Orlando Silver from 1:30pm. Following that they’re hosting an Amazing Open Mic night for the writers and poets amongst us that explore intimate, erotic and filthy themes from 6:30pm. Bookings essential, see below
Wine nights at the press
Come join us for a night all about Hunter Valley wines at The Press on the 15th of Feb. Our host Kat from Wine Fairy Events (winefairyevents.com.au) loves taking people on a personalised journey of wine tasting, diving into the world of flavours and aromas.
Whether we're trying out different wines with matched cheeses or figuring out the unique notes in each sip, Wine night at the Press are all about making every tasting a fun discovery; a celebration of the little things that make each wine moment special.
Whats included:
-8 Hunter Valley wines
-Handmade German sourdough bread from Starter Stories served with Pukara olive oil & dukkah
-The chance to win a bottle of wine
-Learn from a WSET-qualified host
-Tasting notes for each wine with tips for food pairing
On the 1st of March, join us for a night in with Dan Foster, supported by Sarah Christine. Dan's Scottish/ Australian folk tunes will move your heart and bring a tear to your eye.
Dan Foster Presents: Botany and fiction
NIGHTS AT THE PRESS
From Friday February 28th, we’ll be opening late every Friday night. Come settle in after work or before dinner with live tunes by local acoustic artists. We’ll be serving up Hunter Valley wines, Newcastle beers and house made cocktails alongside charcuterie boards and little treats. The perfect stop before your weekend begins.
Our wine list will change with the seasons, carefully curated by Kat at Wine Fairy events there will always be new tastes to explore from our wonderful wine region. Our Beer list will also be dynamic, changing to explore new breweries and brews- carefully curated by Katie, who loves beer!