What’s On
Looking for a fun and laid-back night out? You’ve come to the right place. We’re open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, serving up great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. From themed dinners to amateur music nights from bingo to talks, there’s always something happening.
Check out what’s coming up below, gather your mates, and join us for an evening of good eats, cold drinks, and top-notch entertainment.
2026 Uralla Business Excellence Awards
2026 Uralla Business Excellence Awards
Gala Presentation Dinner
Join the Uralla Shire Business Chamber for an evening celebrating the outstanding achievements, innovation, and contributions of businesses and individuals across the Uralla region.
Event Details
Date: Friday, 7 August 2026
Arrival: 6:00 pm
Venue: The Alternate Root, 48 Bridge Street, Uralla
Dress Code: Uralla Chic
Celebrate the people behind our local businesses with a night of recognition, great food, and connection with the community.
Dinner is entirely inspired by our amazing local producers featuring the likes of Sunhill Dairy Goats, Uralla Gourmet Mushrooms, Melibee Honey, Dino’s Trout, Dobson’s Gin and more!
Tickets: Available via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1612548
Join us in celebrating the best of Uralla business! Join us for the 2026 Uralla Business Excellence Awards Gala Presentation Dinner at The Alternate Root. Enjoy an evening of recognition, great food, and community as we honour the outstanding businesses and individuals making a difference in our region.
Trivia
Trivia Night at The Alternate Root
Gather your cleverest crew (or your most enthusiastic one) and join us for a night of laughs, friendly competition and great company at Trivia Night.
Whether you're a fountain of random facts, a pop culture enthusiast, or just there for the food and banter, our trivia nights are all about bringing people together. Expect a mix of general knowledge, music, movies, history, local trivia and a few surprise rounds to keep everyone on their toes.
Settle in with a drink and some tapas while you put your team's knowledge to the test as you compete for bragging rights and a few prizes along the way.
Book your table, choose your team name, and join us for an evening of fun, connection and a little healthy competition.
Gourmetten
Welcome to the FINAL in our Gourmetten dining series for this year!
Step into a warm, interactive evening with Gourmetten; a beloved Dutch dining tradition designed for lingering at the table. Each guest cooks their own selection of meats, vegetables, and cheeses on a tabletop raclette grill; creating a meal that unfolds slowly, bite by bite, conversation by conversation. It’s slow, social, hands-on, and wonderfully communal evening; more about the shared experience than a formal meal.
For $69 per person, $25 for kids 12 years and under this all-you-can-eat experience is all about slowing down, gathering, sharing, and enjoying the process. Expect a cosy atmosphere, deliciously fresh ingredients, and a night that feels equal parts novelty and comfort. This is a dining experience made for good company and unhurried enjoyment.
Booking details:
Spots are limited for these experiences therefore bookings are essential so that you don’t miss out. The first seating starts at 5:30pm and the last available start time is 7pm. This allows you to fully experience Gourmetten as it should be done!
Tables are ideally for a minimum of 4 pax.
Reach out to Grace on events@alternateroot.com.au if you are hoping to book for 2pax.
Otherwise…
A Swedish Dining Experience
SAVE THE DATE.
A Swedish Dining Experience is coming to The Alternate Root.
Details to come.
Intermezzo: Vin & Voix
Intermezzo: Vin & Voix
An evening of music, food and stories
Following its warmly received debut, Intermezzo returns with Vin & Voix—an evening celebrating beautiful music, good food and the pleasure of gathering together.
Join Opera Australia mezzo-soprano Ruth Strutt and acclaimed pianist Donna Balson at The Alternate Root for an intimate recital that blurs the line between concert and dinner party. Settle in with a glass of wine or cocktail and delicious tapas as Ruth and Donna take you on a musical journey spanning the brilliance of Rossini and Bizet, the intimacy of Berg and Vaughan Williams, the timeless melodies of Gershwin and Piaf, and contemporary Australian song.
With stories shared between performances and artists just metres away, Vin & Voix offers the rare opportunity to experience world-class music in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Every piece has been carefully chosen to surprise, delight and move, creating an evening that is as engaging as it is memorable.
After performing with Opera Australia and on concert stages across Australia, Ruth is delighted to return home and share this music with a community renowned for its enthusiasm for live performance. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of hospitality, conversation and song.
Tapas & Cocktails from 5:30 pm | Concert at 6:30 pm
Food and drinks are available for purchase from The Alternate Root and are not included in the ticket price.
About the artists
Ruth Strutt is a mezzo-soprano with Opera Australia whose recent performances have been praised as:
"Extraordinary vocal control, versatility and concentration... Strutt is formidable."
— Limelight Arts
"Strutt sings with emotional warmth and focus."
— The Sydney Morning Herald
Donna Balson is one of Australia's most respected opera coaches and collaborative pianists. A former performer in Germany and the United States, she has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and with orchestras throughout Europe and North America. As a Young Artist Program director, she has coached singers for performances at La Scala, the Vienna State Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, and Opera Australia.
An Evening with Bronnie Ware
A rare literary gathering celebrating the launch of Kookaburra
Join bestselling author Bronnie Ware for an intimate evening marking the launch of her debut novel, Kookaburra.Held in a relaxed country café setting, this is a limited-capacity event designed to feel more like a literary salon than a traditional book launch.This is a rare public appearance and an opportunity to step inside the story behind the story—why Bronnie moved from internationally acclaimed non-fiction into fiction, how Kookaburra came to life, and what it means to begin a new creative chapter.The evening will feature an in-conversation with the author, a short reading from the novel, audience Q&A, and generous time for book signing, photographs, and connection.Each ticket includes a copy of Kookaburra, a welcome drink (champagne or juice), and shared grazing platters. Additional drinks and meals will be available for purchase from the café menu throughout the evening.More than a book launch, this is an intimate gathering for readers who want to share in the celebration of Bronnie’s first novel.Seats are strictly limited.
Event highlights:·
A copy of Kookaburra included·
Welcome drink (champagne or juice) on arrival·
In-conversation with Bronnie Ware·
Exclusive reading from Kookaburra·
Audience Q&A·
Book signing and social time·
Grazing platters included·
Additional drinks and meals available for purchase
VIP Ticket:
Arrive 30 minutes early for first entry into the event space
First choice of seating
A photo opportunity with Bronnie before the main event begins, avoiding later queues
This evening is designed to feel warm, conversational, and memorable—an opportunity to experience the author and her new work up close.
GIG - Kial Malone
The Kial Malone Kids Again Tour is coming to town!
Kial Malone is an award winning songwriter from Gundungurra Country, in the Southern Tablelands of Australia.
His southern Americana and Country influences are deeply rooted in his music and best showcased in his live show, weaving storytelling throughout his slow tormenting ballads, wailing harmonica, and gut-punching acoustic guitar.
Kial has established himself as one of Australia’s emerging independent artists, supporting the likes Adam Newling, Ash Grunwald, Beddy Rays, Phil Jamieson and The Smith Street Band.
To celebrate his latest release “Kids Again,” Kial is heading out on the road for his biggest headline tour to date, and bringing a few special mates along with him.
Grab some friends and come along for a night of sad songs and (mostly true) stories. The wonderful Zoe Rain will be supporting the show. Doors 5.30pm, free entry.
Murder Mystery
SAVE THE DATE
Haunted House Murder Mystery
Something sinister is stirring...
Step inside a haunted castle where ghosts, vampires, witches, monsters and mysterious creatures gather for one unforgettable evening. But beware... before the night is over, a murder will take place, and it's up to you and your fellow guests to uncover the truth.
Dress in your most haunting attire, embrace your supernatural alter ego, and work together to unravel a web of clues, secrets and suspicious characters. With plenty of laughs, unexpected twists and interactive fun, this is an evening where everyone becomes part of the story. The game centres around supernatural beings gathering in a castle in Transylvania before one of the guests is murdered, leaving everyone to solve the mystery.
Whether you're a seasoned detective or simply looking for a unique night out with friends, this immersive experience promises a thrilling mix of mystery, mischief and unforgettable entertainment.
Costumes are necessary!
Will you solve the mystery before the killer disappears into the night?
The fine details and tickets to come…
GIG - Billie-Jo Porter
Uralla, pull up a chair for a night of rich live music, soulful vocals, and honest storytelling.
Hailing from Quirindi in regional NSW, singer-songwriter Billie-Jo Porter brings a sun-drenched mix of folk-tinged country and Americana to The Alternate Root Cafe.
Having travelled and played music around the world, Billie-Jo is back home and on the road with an intimate live lineup. Fresh off major festival stages like the iconic Deni Ute Muster, Gympie Music Muster, and Tamworth Country Music Festival, - not to mention sharing stages supporting legends like Pete Murray and Thirsty Merc - she crafts songs that feel like an old friend coming over for a yarn.
Recorded with Golden Guitar legend Shane Nicholson, her debut album landed at #4 on the ARIA Country Chart and was crowned ABC Country Album of the Week.
Expect an uplifting evening of organic melodies, radio favourites like Feels Like Us, and a first listen to unreleased tracks from her upcoming record. Bring your favourite people, grab a drink, and share in a night of genuine warmth and live music.
Tickets are strictly limited BUY HERE
An Italian Dining Experience
There’s something special about an Italian table. It’s all about slowing down, sharing stories, pouring another glass of wine, and lingering a little longer with the people you love.
Join us at Alternate Root for La Notte Italiana, an evening inspired by the warmth, generosity and simple pleasures of Italian dining. Gather your favourite people, settle in, and enjoy a menu designed for sharing, celebrating and connecting.
Whether you're planning a cosy date night, catching up with friends, or bringing the whole family together, this is an evening to savour. Expect wholesome, comforting Italian flavours, seasonal ingredients, and dishes made to be passed around the table, encouraging conversation and connection with every course.
With a welcoming atmosphere, candlelit tables, beautiful wines, and the familiar hum of good conversation filling the room, La Notte Italiana is an invitation to slow the pace and enjoy the kind of evening that feels both effortless and memorable.
Leave the cooking to us, bring the people you love, and experience an evening where delicious food, warm hospitality and shared moments take centre stage.
Booking details:
There are two seating time available with limited number in each booking time.
Seating one at 5:30pm
Seating two at 7pm
Bookings are essential
Board Games Night!
Blackheart Games & Hobbies from Armidale is coming in to the Alternate Root to host a board games evening!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned pro there will be something for you.
Blackheart Games & Hobbies will be providing games and guidance but do feel free to bring your own game!
Tapas and cocktails will be available all evening.
SOFA SESSION w/ The Armidale Tree Group
SOFA SESSION | In Conversation with the Armidale Tree Group
What does it take to restore a landscape? How do native plants shape the health of our region? And what role can each of us play in creating a more sustainable future?
Join us for an evening with the Armidale Tree Group, a not-for-profit organisation that has been growing sustainable landscapes across the New England for more than 40 years. From propagating thousands of native plants each year to restoring ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and working alongside landholders, schools and community groups, their work quietly shapes the places we call home.
In this relaxed Sofa Session, we'll sit down with members of the Armidale Tree Group to hear the story behind the organisation, explore the challenges and rewards of environmental restoration, and discover why their mission is more important than ever. Whether you're a keen gardener, a nature lover, or simply curious about the incredible work happening in our own backyard, this conversation offers a chance to connect with the people helping New England thrive.
Grab a drink, settle into the sofa, and join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation, local stories and community connection.
Painting, Cocktails & Tapas
Tapas, Cocktails & Mini Canvas Night
Slow down, sip something delicious, and let your creativity take the lead.
Whether you're planning a date night, catching up with friends, or looking for a different way to spend your evening, this relaxed creative evening is all about enjoying the process.
Just $10 to add a little painting moment to your evening
Gourmetten
Welcome to the second in our Gourmetten dining series! With our first one being entirely booked out you’ll want to get in early on this one!
Step into a warm, interactive evening with Gourmetten; a beloved Dutch dining tradition designed for lingering at the table. Each guest cooks their own selection of meats, vegetables, and cheeses on a tabletop raclette grill; creating a meal that unfolds slowly, bite by bite, conversation by conversation. It’s slow, social, hands-on, and wonderfully communal evening; more about the shared experience than a formal meal.
For $69 per person, this all-you-can-eat experience is all about slowing down, gathering, sharing, and enjoying the process. Expect a cosy atmosphere, deliciously fresh ingredients, and a night that feels equal parts novelty and comfort. This is a dining experience made for good company and unhurried enjoyment.
Tables are for a minimum of 4 pax.
Booking details:
Spots are limited for these experiences therefore bookings are essential so that you don’t miss out. The first seating starts at 5:30pm and the last available start time is 7pm. This allows you to fully experience Gourmetten as it should be done!
If you are booking for less than 4 people, you might be seated at a table with another small group, your own raclette grill for bookings of 1-3 people is not assured. This type of dining experience is centred on the idea of a cosy, interactive tradition where people gather around a table to share in good food, conversation; truely a shared experience.
Booking options:
Email Grace on events@alternateroot.com.au for further details or to book
South American Night!
South American Dance & Dining Night
Join us for an evening of vibrant culture, delicious food, and joyful movement as we celebrate the rhythms and flavours of South America.
Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy live dance demonstrations and performances showcasing the energy, passion, and spirit of South American dance traditions. Curious to give it a go? There will be opportunities to learn a few simple steps along the way, with friendly invitations to join in. No experience required!
Prefer to sit back and enjoy without having to jump up and dance? You're just as welcome. Come for dinner, enjoy a cocktail, soak up the atmosphere, and experience the magic from your table.
Our kitchen and bar will be serving a special South American inspired menu for the evening, featuring delicious regional dishes and handcrafted cocktails designed to transport your taste buds across the continent.
Whether you're an experienced dancer, a complete beginner, or simply looking for a unique night out, this is an evening to enjoy at your own pace.
The vibe for the evening is fun, community and connection!
Free entry.
Bookings preferred.
No dance experience necessary.
5:30pm Doors Open
6pm-7:30pm Demonstrations and Lessons
7:30pm SHOWCASE
The kitchen will be open from 5pm-8pm.
The Sweet Road Tour
The Sweet Road Tour welcomes the Winter Solstice
As this season meets the deepest, darkest point of the year, Mem Davis invites you to join her for a special ceremony of song in celebration of the coming light.
A marriage of candles, cider or hot chocolate, ancient ritual and modern music, this is a space for you to relax, recharge and partake in the joy of community at The Alternate Root.
Following a ceremony to welcome the winter solstice, audiences will enjoy an evening of unmistakable vocals sharing stripped back ballads, thoughtful lyrics, and the special energy that can only come from a live performance.
With a reputation for intimate, emotionally resonant performances, Mem blends heartfelt songwriting with warmth, humour and raw honesty.
Step inside, take a seat, and be part of something that pulls on your heartstrings.
About Mem Davis
The Sweet Road Tour celebrates the recent release of Mem’s next single, It’s All Just Love. It’s an apt song for the winter solstice, centred on growth, wisdom and the light of community.
Mem invites listeners on a journey of joy, love, and heartfelt emotion. With songs that will break your heart and heal it all over again, she’ll have you laughing, crying and digging into all the feelings.
Mem’s first single Young Love (2023) showcased her rose-coloured attitude to life, while her follow up, Being a Kid, reminds audiences of the importance of imagination in adulthood.
She has graced the stages of multiple music festivals, small halls, campfires and private venues, captivating people far and wide with her distinctive sound and powerful voice.
Mem lives and tours full-time with her partner in their caravan, bringing her special brand of honest songwriting to music lovers across Australia
This is a free to attend event, make sure to book a table. (Make sure to book at your preferred point in the evening).
The timing of the evening is as follows:
5.45pm Arrival
6pm-7pm Ceremony and intention setting
7pm -9pm Music
If ceremony isn’t for you feel free to come along when the music starts at 7pm!
Gourmetten
Welcome to the second in our Gourmetten dining series! With our first one being entirely booked out you’ll want to get in early on this one!
Step into a warm, interactive evening with Gourmetten; a beloved Dutch dining tradition designed for lingering at the table. Each guest cooks their own selection of meats, vegetables, and cheeses on a tabletop raclette grill; creating a meal that unfolds slowly, bite by bite, conversation by conversation. It’s slow, social, hands-on, and wonderfully communal evening; more about the shared experience than a formal meal.
For $69 per person, this all-you-can-eat experience is all about slowing down, gathering, sharing, and enjoying the process. Expect a cosy atmosphere, deliciously fresh ingredients, and a night that feels equal parts novelty and comfort. This is a dining experience made for good company and unhurried enjoyment.
Tables are for a minimum of 4 pax.
Booking details:
Spots are limited for these experiences therefore bookings are essential so that you don’t miss out. The first seating starts at 5:30pm and the last available start time is 7pm. This allows you to fully experience Gourmetten as it should be done!
If you are booking for less than 4 people, you might be seated at a table with another small group, your own raclette grill for bookings of 1-3 people is not assured. This type of dining experience is centred on the idea of a cosy, interactive tradition where people gather around a table to share in good food, conversation; truely a shared experience.
Booking options:
Email Grace on events@alternateroot.com.au for further details or to book
A Bookish Evening
A quiet night for book lovers.
Join us for an evening dedicated to the simple pleasure of reading in good company. Bring the book you're currently reading, discover a new favourite from someone else's recommendation, or simply settle into a cosy corner with a warm drink and a good story.
Our Bookish Evenings are designed for those who love the atmosphere of a shared reading space without the pressure of a traditional book club. There are no assigned books, no required discussions, and no expectations. Read quietly, chat with fellow book lovers, swap recommendations, or simply enjoy an uninterrupted evening with your latest literary companion.
BOOK CLUBS ARE ALSO VERY WELCOME TO GATHER TOGETHER HERE ON THESE EVENINGS!
Our café will be open throughout the evening with drinks, tapas, soups and cakes available.
Whether you're a lifelong reader, a casual bookworm, or someone looking to carve out a little more time for books, you're warmly invited to join us.
Bring a book. Find a cosy seat. Stay awhile.
Book a spot or just wander on in.
Serving from 5pm-8pm.
Slow Stitch
For the next in our Slow Evening Series we bring you Slow Stitch; an evening of mending, making, conversation, and slowing down.
Bring along a piece that needs a little love; a torn jumper, worn jeans, a half-finished project, or simply your curiosity to learn. Slow Stitch is a gentle evening centred around visible mending, hand stitching, creativity, and connection.
No experience is needed. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about slowing down, working with our hands, sharing stories across the table, and finding beauty in repair.
Expect candlelight, warm drinks, cosy conversation, soft music, and a welcoming space to create at your own pace.
Come alone or bring a friend. Stay for a tea, tapas, a toastie, and a slower kind of evening.
We will have a limited amount of embroidery sets available for purchase on the night, make a note when booking if you would like one reserved for the evening.
Slow Evenings at The Root: Tapas & Craft
Slow Evenings Series: Tapas & Craft at The Alternate Root
A little indulgent, a little creative…
Join us for an evening of grazing, sipping, and making things with your hands. Choose your tapas as you go; small plates designed for sharing, sampling, and ordering “just one more.”
Feeling inspired after a drink or two? Add a craft (or a few). Each project is just $10, so you can lean into your artistic era without the commitment. Think low-pressure, slightly tipsy creativity. No experience required, perfection actively discouraged.
Come with friends, bring a date, or fly solo and make something anyway. Stay for one drink or settle in for the night.
Eat well. Make things. Romanticise your life a little.
Gourmetten
Step into a warm, interactive evening with Gourmetten; a beloved Dutch dining tradition designed for lingering at the table. Each guest cooks their own selection of meats, vegetables, and cheeses on a tabletop raclette grill; creating a meal that unfolds slowly, bite by bite, conversation by conversation. It’s slow, social, hands-on, and wonderfully communal evening; more about the shared experience than a formal meal.
For $69 per person, this all-you-can-eat experience is all about slowing down, gathering, sharing, and enjoying the process. Expect a cosy atmosphere, deliciously fresh ingredients, and a night that feels equal parts novelty and comfort. This is a dining experience made for good company and unhurried enjoyment.
Tables are ideally booked with a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 8 people.
Booking details:
Spots are limited for these experiences therefore bookings are essential so that you don’t miss out. The first seating starts at 5:30pm and the last available start time is 7pm. This allows you to fully experience Gourmetten as it should be done!
If you are booking for less than 4 people, you might be seated at a table with another small group, your own raclette grill for bookings of 1-3 people is not assured. This type of dining experience is centred on the idea of a cosy, interactive tradition where people gather around a table to share in good food, conversation; truely a shared experience.
Online bookings will be ready for this event soon, if you’d like to get in early reach out to Grace on events@alternateroot.com.au to secure a place.
TAPAS & COCKTAILS
Gather your favourite person (or a few) and settle in for a relaxed evening of shared tapas and cocktails. A social, flavour-filled experience designed for lingering, tasting, and good conversation.
For $39 per person (minimum bookings of two people), you’ll enjoy four tapas to share and two handcrafted cocktails. It’s good vibes, a little indulgent, and perfect for those nights when you want something more than a drink, but less than a formal dinner. Great food, beautiful drinks, and time to enjoy them together.
Gather the fam, the friends or make it date night!
MOTHER'S DAY
Mother’s Day is coming!
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us, let us do the work so that mum can relax. Book your table to gather, reconnect, and let Mum be cared for.
We’re open 8am–2:30pm, with thoughtful little moments woven throughout the space, including a beautiful flower bar by Eve’s Flowers styled by Mika, a nail polish station, and a few sweet surprises designed to make the day feel extra special. From 11am–2pm, you’re invited to settle in for bottomless brunch with mimosas and your choice of meal, a fun way to toast to Mum and spend meaningful time together.
Let this be a Mother’s Day filled with softness, care, and simple joys shared around the table.
Bookings are essential
TAPAS & COCKTAILS
Gather your favourite person (or a few) and settle in for a relaxed evening of shared tapas and cocktails. A social, flavour-filled experience designed for lingering, tasting, and good conversation.
For $39 per person (minimum bookings of two people), you’ll enjoy four tapas to share and two handcrafted cocktails. It’s good vibes, a little indulgent, and perfect for those nights when you want something more than a drink, but less than a formal dinner. Great food, beautiful drinks, and time to enjoy them together.
Gather the fam, the friends or make it date night!
Wings, Beers & Mother's Day Cards
Give mum what she truly wants for Mother’s Day! A whole hour to herself this Friday evening while you take the kids out to make a Mother’s Day card while you drink a beer while eating wings!
From 4pm - 7pm we are offering $22 for 6 wings and a beer for the dads/ guardians + free mother’s day card craft for the kiddos!
Not keen on the beers and wings but want in on the Mother’s Day card crafting? We’ve got you. For $5 per child make Mum, Grandma, Auntie or someone special a card that shows just how much you love them!
Offer goes until 7pm or until we run out of supplies!
Gather the dad’s and come on down.
PARENTAL SUPERVISION IS ESSENTIAL. ANY UNSUPERVISED KIDS WILL BE GIVEN SUGAR SACHETS AND A PUPPY.
“Get It Done”
Writing a book? Crocheting a blanket? Sketching out your next masterpiece? Bring your unfinished project to work on in the cafe to a backdrop of Low-Fi Focus tunes.
Don’t have something that you’re working on? No stress! We have a range of craft project available for $10 each
The bar will be open and available along with our tapas menu, the perfect combo to get productive.
This is a free to join event!
Out of Abingdon
Out of Abingdon is coming in for a live performance at The Alternate Root!
Soulful, smooth and utterly captivating, Out of Abingdon are an acoustic duo who bring a rich blend of groove laden double bass, expressive guitar and intimate vocals wherever they play. Comprising Tina Fullerton (double bass, vocals) and Warwick Hargreaves (guitar, vocals), the pair have spent over 15 years charming audiences across Australia, Europe and the UK with their unique sound that fuses elements of jazz, blues, balladry and reimagined contemporary tunes into a laid-back, yet deeply engaging musical experience.
After touring extensively for well over a decade, Tina and Warwick made the bold leap to life on the road fulltime in their beloved converted house truck, weaving stories of real life journeys into their songs. Their newest album, Red Dirt Tracks, reflects these experiences and showcases the duo’s evolution as storytellers and musicians.
Out of Abingdon are favourites on the festival circuit and in intimate lounges alike. From jazz clubs in Edinburgh, Berlin and Paris, to beloved Australian festivals and venues; building a devoted following wherever their wanderlust takes them. Expect warm grooves, soulful interplay and melodies that linger long after the last note fades.
FREE ENTRY
FUNDRAISER : Dutch 'Gourmetten' Evening for Jackson
Gather with friends and support Jackson’s dream soccer trip to Germany! Experience Dutch 'Gourmetten' at The Alternate Root and feel good about supporting a local soccer legend!
So what is Dutch 'Gourmetten'?
Best described as a fun and social dining dining tradition where everyone gathers together and cooks small bites together at the table. This is slow food, done properly. A beautifully relaxed and interactive evening.
The details:
For $95 you get:
All you can eat food
Drink on arrival
Lucky door prize
Feel good vibes from supporting a young man's dreams!
There will be a raffle for additional ticket purchase which will be drawn on night!
Kicking off from 6pm! Gather your mates and get involved.
BUY TICKETS:
https://events.humanitix.com/fundraiser-dutch-gourmetten-evening-for-jackson
Slow Evenings at The Root: Tapas & Craft
Slow Evenings Series: Tapas & Craft at The Alternate Root
A little indulgent, a little creative…
Join us for an evening of grazing, sipping, and making things with your hands. Choose your tapas as you go; small plates designed for sharing, sampling, and ordering “just one more.”
Feeling inspired after a drink or two? Add a craft (or a few). Each project is just $10, so you can lean into your artistic era without the commitment. Think low-pressure, slightly tipsy creativity. No experience required, perfection actively discouraged.
Come with friends, bring a date, or fly solo and make something anyway. Stay for one drink or settle in for the night.
Eat well. Make things. Romanticise your life a little.
Get it Done
Writing a book? Crocheting a blanket? Sketching out your next masterpiece? Bring your unfinished project to work on in the cafe to a backdrop of Low-Fi Focus tunes.
The bar will be open with tapas available from 3.30pm it’s the perfect combo to get productive.
This is a free to join event!
Pop on down on the day or call in advance to book a spot!
CALL: 6778 3185
EMAIL: events@alternateroot.com.au
Boot Scootin'!
Ready to level up your line dancing?
This is not one for the absolute beginners, there will not be basic instruction.
We love our absolute beginners but it's time to let our more experienced dancers shine!
This one’s for the dancers who’ve done the beginner course (or already have a few routines under their belt), our intermediates and our advanced dancers who are keen for a proper social session on the floor. No step-by-step basics here; just great music, confident energy, and a room full of people who know the moves.
Join us from 4:30pm for an afternoon of boot scootin’, crowd-favourite dances, with a few trickier numbers thrown in to keep things interesting.
Expect a relaxed but lively atmosphere where you can practise, polish, and properly enjoy the rhythm.
Your $35 ticket includes:
An evening of dancing
Grazing boards to share
One drink on arrival
Our bar snacks menu will also be available throughout the evening if you’re feeling peckish between sets.
Whether you’re intermediate, advanced, or just confident beyond beginner level, this is your space to dance it out with a like-minded crew.
Dust off those boots and we’ll see you on the floor.
Don’t sleep on getting these tickets, we sell out every time!
TICKETS!
Sips & Sweets
We present to you the next in our Collaboration Series where we highlight phenomenal local people and business through workshops, talks and gatherings!
SIPS & SWEETS
For this one we are welcoming Kattie from New England Cake Co to lead us in a delightful evening of cake decorating in an embroidery style theme.
This is an evening for the romantics, the creatives, and the lovers of all things sugar and cocktails.
A hands-on cake decorating experience where indulgence meets artistry. You’ll be guided through embroidery-style decorating techniques, creating delicate, vintage-inspired designs that look almost too beautiful to eat (almost).
Each guest will receive:
A 6-inch, 2-layer cake to decorate and take home
Step-by-step guidance from Kattie
A speciality cocktail and grazing boards
A relaxed, joy-filled atmosphere perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike
Investment:
$159 per person
Limited places available! Gather your friends, book a date night, or come solo.
Come for the piping. Stay for the cocktails. Leave with a cake you’re wildly proud of.
Get your tickets now!
BlackHeart Board Games Night
Board games night is back baby!
Blackheart Games and Hobbies is coming back in for round 2.
Bring your own game our try out a new one! Blackheart will be bringing down a whole collection of games to choose from.
Gather some mates and book your table.
Free entry; bookings essential.
Book here:
GALENTINES
Grab the girls and clear the calendar!
Galentine’s Day is calling.
This is your excuse to gather your friends for the ultimate girl dinner.
Dress code: “I never have anywhere to wear this”.
Join us and indulge in an evening that’s equal parts decadent and delightful.
Expect lavish grazing boards, a floral-inspired dinner menu, and delicious artisanal cocktails designed for clinking glasses and main character moments.
It’s playful, a little bit cheeky, and unapologetically delicious. Galentine’s is about celebrating the gals with good food, incredible cocktails, and dressing up just because you can.
Bookings are necessary!
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Cocktails & Grazing Boards
Join us for a relaxed evening of Cocktails & Grazing Boards, where good food, artisanal cocktails, and easy conversation are the focus. This is a low-key, no rush kind of event. Perfect for settling in, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a beautifully curated spread in a warm, welcoming space.
For $30 per person, you get a grazing board and a handcrafted cocktail to enjoy at your own pace. Come as you are, take a seat, and let the evening unfold. Vibes are: simple, generous, and designed for slowing down.
Call 6778 3185
or email events@alternateroot.com.au to book your spot.
Please note that only bookings will be catered for with grazing boards.
“Get It Done”
Writing a book? Crocheting a blanket? Sketching out your next masterpiece? Bring your unfinished project to work on in the cafe to a backdrop of Low-Fi Focus tunes.
The bar will be open and available along with our bar snacks menu, the perfect combo to get productive.
This is a free to join event!
Pop on down on the day or call in advance to book a spot!
CALL: 6778 3185
EMAIL: events@alternateroot.com.au
Cocktails & Grazing Boards
Join us for a relaxed evening of Cocktails & Grazing Boards, where good food, artisanal cocktails, and easy conversation are the focus. This is a low-key, no rush kind of event. Perfect for settling in, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a beautifully curated spread in a warm, welcoming space.
For $30 per person, you get a grazing board and a handcrafted cocktail to enjoy at your own pace. Come as you are, take a seat, and let the evening unfold. Vibes are: simple, generous, and designed for slowing down.
Call 6778 3185
or email events@alternateroot.com.au to book your spot.
Please note that only bookings will be catered for with grazing boards.
Sofa Session
Maxine Ross is coming in for a conversation around Gratitude.
There is a deep undercurrent of yearning to be fully present in each moment of our lives. And not just those that are kind to us but also those that are hard to bare especially when there is pain and unwellness. With this comes the awareness of change and the fragility of life.
Come and be part of an exploratory conversation. Everyone welcome.
Where: The Alternate Root
Time: 4.30pm - 5:30pm
Featuring: Maxine Ross
Book a table!
CALL: 6778 3185
EMAIL: events@alternateroot.com.au
Nic Palmer
Nic Palmer is playing a set of her original songs in a rhythmic storytelling style, plus, a few of her favourite Aussie classics from Hunters and Collectors and the Australian Crawl.
To mix things up, Nic will do some live painting throughout her set, and create an artwork direct from imagination ~ if you love songwriting and painting - you’ll enjoy this performance!
The details:
Friday 30th January
Doors at 5pm
Music from 5:30pm
Free entry
Book your table!
Call 6778 3185
Email events@alternateroot.com.au