Whether you are a connoisseur or an enthusiast, there is something for everyone. Comedy meets wine, laughter meets learning, and you get to drink! What more could you want?

This is the first volume of Merrick’s sold-out show, which has toured the country since 2023 to all mainland states and major arts festivals. Now it’s time for Canberra to see what all the hype is about!

Important Info:
PLEASE NOTE: this show includes a wine tasting and is suitable for 18+ only.

🗓️ Dates: Friday, 25 July 2025 & Saturday, 26 July 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Includes: Six exceptional Australian wines handpicked by Merrick Watts & 70-minutes of side-splitting comedy!

🍾 The Flute Fix 🍴
Every Saturday & Sunday | From 12pm – 3pm

Get ready to sip, savour, and socialise! Join us for our The Flute Fix – the ultimate long lunch experience. Think delicious shared plates, 90-minutes of free-flowing drinks, and good vibes only. Whether you're celebrating something special or just soaking up the weekend, this is your excuse to gather your crew and indulge in a leisurely lunch with a cheeky twist.

✨ Bottomless bubbles, spritzes & more
🍽️ Seasonal Chef’s menu designed to share

*Minimum 2 people

🍷 Contentious Character x Pialligo EstateWine Dinner - Friday, 29 August

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine food, exceptional wine, and curated conversation at our exclusive Contentious Character x Pialligo Estate Winer Dinner.

Indulge in a thoughtfully crafted seasonal menu, perfectly paired with premium Contentious Character wines selected to complement and elevate each course. Our Executive Chef and sommelier have worked closely to create a dining journey that celebrates bold flavours, refined technique, and regional wine excellence.

✨ Your Experience Includes:

Five elegant courses highlighting bold flavours

Curated wine pairings for each course

Tasting notes and commentary from our Head Chef and Contentious Character winemaker

🗓️ Date: Friday, 29 August 2025
🕒 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate
🎟️ Tickets: $119 per person | Limited seating available
📞 Bookings essential

Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or simply enjoy a beautiful meal, this immersive culinary event promises to delight the senses!

Show and Two Course Lunch presented by Create Catering in the Pialligo Estate Glasshouse 

$115 per person, Main, Shared Sides, Dessert 

Drinks available to purchase

A Musical Feast Paired with a Long Lunch 

Settle in for a sublime afternoon of music and dining at Pialligo Estate by Create Catering, as we welcome the acclaimed Acacia Quartet to The Glasshouse for a special spring concert and long lunch.

Formed in 2010, Acacia Quartet is one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Known for their imaginative programming and masterful musicianship, they’ve recorded twelve albums and been twice nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Classical Album. Acacia's performances are regularly broadcast around the world, and they’ve graced stages from the Sydney Opera House to concert halls across Europe and Canada.

On Saturday 20 September, Acacia presents a program of rich and expressive works:

Joseph Haydn - SQ Op. 76/4 ‘Sunrise’ (24’)

Nick Wales - 'Harbour Light' (4’)

Maurice Ravel - SQ (31’)

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20th September 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Includes: Two-Course Lunch with sides

🎉 Melbourne Cup 2025 at Pialligo Estate 🐎✨
Tuesday, 4 November 2025 | From 11:30am-3:30pm
Celebrate the race that stops the nation – in style!

Join us at Pialligo Estate for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup celebration filled with glamour, great food, and race-day excitement. Whether you’re here for the horses, the fashion, or the champagne, we’re serving up everything you need to make this year’s Cup Day one to remember.

🥂 General Admission:

4-Hour Beverage Package
Lavish Grazing Platters
Live Cooking Paella
BBQ Meats & Sides

🥂 VIP Private Rooms:

4-Hour Beverage Package + Mumm Champagne
Chef’s Tasting Menu Long Lunch
Premium Cup Day Cocktails

👗 Dress to impress in your race-day best!

📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Tickets: Start from $99 per person
📞 Bookings essential

Gather your friends, dust off your fascinators, and prepare for a day of celebration, style and spectacular racing at Melbourne Cup 2025 at Pialligo Estate.

🎄 A Very Merry Pialligo Estate Christmas Lunch
Wednesday, 25 December 2025 | From 12:00PM
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with a long, leisurely lunch

Make this Christmas truly special with a decadent lunch at Pavilion Restaurant, where all the festive favourites and gourmet delights come together in a warm, elegant setting — without the cooking or clean-up.

Our Christmas Day Set Menu features a beautifully curated selection of seasonal dishes designed to celebrate the best of the festive flavours. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or gathering with friends, enjoy an afternoon filled with great food, flowing drinks, and holiday cheer.

🎁 Your Christmas Lunch Includes:

A five-course set menu
Glass of sparkling on arrival

📍 Location: Pavilion Restaurant, Pialligo Estate
🎟️ Tickets: $149 per adult | $55 per child (12 years and below)
📞 Bookings are essential

Sit back, relax, and let us take care of everything this Christmas. With sensational food, attentive service, and a stunning location, Christmas Day Lunch at Pavilion Restaurant, Pialligo Estate is the perfect way to celebrate the season!

Whether you are a connoisseur or an enthusiast, there is something for everyone. Comedy meets wine, laughter meets learning, and you get to drink! What more could you want?

This is the first volume of Merrick’s sold-out show, which has toured the country since 2023 to all mainland states and major arts festivals. Now it’s time for Canberra to see what all the hype is about!

Important Info:
PLEASE NOTE: this show includes a wine tasting and is suitable for 18+ only.

🗓️ Dates: Friday, 25 July 2025 & Saturday, 26 July 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Includes: Six exceptional Australian wines handpicked by Merrick Watts & 70-minutes of side-splitting comedy!

🍾 The Flute Fix 🍴
Every Saturday & Sunday | From 12pm – 3pm | $49pp

Get ready to sip, savour, and socialise! Join us for our The Flute Fix – the ultimate long lunch experience. Think delicious shared plates, 90-minutes of free-flowing drinks, and good vibes only. Whether you're celebrating something special or just soaking up the weekend, this is your excuse to gather your crew and indulge in a leisurely lunch with a cheeky twist.

✨ Bottomless bubbles, spritzes & more
🍽️ Seasonal Chef’s menu designed to share

Show and Two Course Lunch presented by Create Catering in the Pialligo Estate Glasshouse 

$115 per person, Main, Shared Sides, Dessert 

Drinks available to purchase

A Musical Feast Paired with a Long Lunch 

Settle in for a sublime afternoon of music and dining at Pialligo Estate by Create Catering, as we welcome the acclaimed Acacia Quartet to The Glasshouse for a special spring concert and long lunch.

Formed in 2010, Acacia Quartet is one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Known for their imaginative programming and masterful musicianship, they’ve recorded twelve albums and been twice nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Classical Album. Acacia's performances are regularly broadcast around the world, and they’ve graced stages from the Sydney Opera House to concert halls across Europe and Canada.

On Saturday 20 September, Acacia presents a program of rich and expressive works:

Joseph Haydn - SQ Op. 76/4 ‘Sunrise’ (24’)

Nick Wales - 'Harbour Light' (4’)

Maurice Ravel - SQ (31’)

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20th September 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Includes: Two-Course Lunch with sides