VINYL & RYE DROPS - Bar Selecta x Chronicles.. Presented by Gospel Whiskey

The Gospel Whiskey is teaming up with two of Melbourne’s hospitality heavyweights — and — for Vinyl & Rye Drops, a two-part bar swap and takeover celebrating music, whisky, and good times.

For two Sundays only, these crews are trading houses, bringing their signature flavour, energy, and hospitality to each other’s bars. To top it off, Kenny Chiu from will be firing up the coals for both nights, serving authentic charcoal-grilled Yakitori straight off the grill.

Courtyard spots available for walk-ins all night.
This is an 18+ event.

Chronicles Takes Over Bar Selecta – “The St Kilda Vibe Shift”
The Chronicles Bar crew is rolling deep into Hawthorn, taking over Bar Selecta for one night only. Expect vinyl DJs jammin' R&B, Soul, Golden-era Hip Hop, and The Gospel’s finest Rye whiskey cocktails.

Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 5PM – 9PM
Location: Bar Selecta, Rear 717 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn (Entry via laneway)
On the Grill: Kenny Chiu (Matsuyama) – Yakitori off the coals.

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Selecta Takes Over Chronicles – “The Hawthorn Head Nod”
The following Sunday, Bar Selecta returns the favour, bringing their signature Japanese-inspired cocktail craft and deep vinyl cuts to Chronicles Bar in St Kilda. Expect a Sunday night of grooves, whisky, and late-spring energy.

Date: Sunday, October 26
Time: 1PM – 5PM
Location: Chronicles Bar, 91–93 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
On the Grill: Kenny Chiu (Matsuyama) – Yakitori live fire session

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