Bar Selecta × Glenferrie Road Festival — Sake & Aperitif Pop-Up
Schedule
Sun Mar 29 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Bar Selecta Hawthorn | Hawthorn, VI
About this Event
Bar Selecta × Glenferrie Road Festival — Sake & Aperitif Pop-Up
Join us for a fun afternoon of refreshing drinks, tastings, vinyl, and street-festival energy — at the Glenferrie St. Festival 2026. Brought to you by Dispatch Imports & Bar Selecta.
When & Where
Date & Time
Sunday 29 March 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location
Bar Selecta
(Front & Rear) 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC
About the Event
As part of the 2026 Glenferrie Road Street Festival, Bar Selecta teams up with Dispatch Imports and guest host Perry Chiu for a special Sake & Aperitif Pop-Up.
Join us for an afternoon of refreshing drinks, tastings, vinyl, and street-festival energy — right in the heart of Hawthorn.
Expect aperitif slushies on the street, complimentary tastings inside, and curated cocktails featuring some of Dispatch’s standout brands: Muyu, Rhubi and Ratafia Rossi.
Whether you're strolling through the festival or planning a stop for drinks and music, Bar Selecta will be pouring all afternoon.
What’s Happening
1.Street-Side Pop-Up
Out front at 717 Glenferrie Road
• Rhubi Sake Slushies
• Muyu / Ratafia Aperitif Slushies
• Festival drinks & retail showcase
2.Bar Selecta - Listening Lounge
Complimentary Tastings
• Hosted by Perry Chiu from Dispatch Imports
• Explore the flavours of Rhubi, Muyu and Ratafia Rossi.
• Dispatch Showcase and tastings
Vinyl & Listening Lounge Vibes
Music on the hi-fi all afternoon.
3. Mini Sake Tasting Sessions — $30pp
Join us in the Bar Selecta Listening Lounge for a guided mini tasting featuring three sakes.
Each session includes:
• 3 curated sake pours
• Introduction to flavour styles and brewing
• Hosted tasting experience with Perry Chiu (Dispatch Imports) and Joey Tai (Bar Selecta)
Session Times
1:00 – 1:30 PM
2:00 – 2:30 PM
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Limited spots available.
About
Bar Selecta is a Tokyo-style listening bar hidden at the rear of 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. Inspired by Japan’s kissaten culture, it pairs vinyl-only music on an audiophile hi-fi system with curated cocktails, sake and whisky — a place to slow down, listen and enjoy great drinks with friends. Recently named one of Melbourne’s top bars in the Good Food Guide 2026.
Dispatch Imports is an Australian liquor importer and distributor dedicated to sourcing distinctive, purpose-driven spirits from around the world and closer to home. With a focus on quality, flavour and community, Dispatch partners with venues to bring exciting bottles to the bar — including standout aperitifs like Muyu, Rhubi and Ratafia Rossi.
Where is it happening?
Bar Selecta Hawthorn, 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 33.08








