The much-loved James St Food + Wine Trail is returning this July for one day only of epic eats, delicious bevvies, live music and great vibes.
What to expect
This year will be bigger than ever, showcasing more than 65 signature dishes across 34 of James Street’s best venues!
The street’s restaurants, cafés, bakeries and bars will step into the open air, with gourmet food and drink stalls serving limited-edition items and beloved classics across 8,000 square metres of James St.
Beyond the market, this year’s program invites you to taste, see, touch and hear yourway through the precinct, with express lunches, chef demonstrations, rooftop tours, wine tastings, hands-on workshops, live music and official afters!
Choose from a stacked lineup including SK Steak & Oyster, Same Same, Hellenika, Gelato Messina, and plenty more. Get a little taste of the European summer with Hellenika’s decadent Greek menu, or grab one of the viral croque monsieurs or croque madames from James & Antler.
And it’s not just the same old favourites either! There will be plenty of limited edition items to try, with Messina mixing up two JSFWT exclusive flavours, Harvey’s Bar+ Bistro throwing a special long lunch, an amazing secret tour of The Calile’s stunning rooftop garden, and even a kids’ cupcake decorating workshop!
With live bands and DJs across three stages running from McLachlan to Arthur St, pop in and out as you please enjoying an array of Trail Day offerings, like wine tastings from Cru Bar & Cellar, or set up camp and watch the day’s festivities transpire from one of the many seating locations that pop up.
Practical information
This year’s James St Food + Wine Trail will take place on Sunday, July 26 from 10am to 4pm.
For those wanting to keep the party going, you’ll be spoilt for choice with afters happening at ESSA + The Nixon Room, LOS, Penelope, and Sixes and Sevens.
The festival is free to attend, but some events, such as the long lunch and kids’ workshop, are ticketed. You can get your tickets and find the full program here.
