Australia’s climate is changing — and so is the way we grow, make and enjoy wine.

With longer summers and drier, milder winters increasingly resembling Mediterranean conditions, Australian winemakers are looking beyond the traditional noble varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and turning their attention to grapes better suited to our evolving landscape.

Across the country, a new wave of forward-thinking winemakers is exploring renowned and lesser-known Mediterranean varieties from Italy, Spain and Portugal — grapes with resilience, character and a natural affinity for warmer, drier growing conditions.

Join us for a special four-course wine dinner, where Nick Dodds from Vintage Wine Company and Ash Ratcliffe from Ricca Terra Wines will guide us through these exciting varieties, comparing them with more traditional Australian wines and sharing the stories behind this shift in modern winemaking.

Each course will be matched with wines and paired with beautiful food from the South Beach kitchen.

Four-course dinner with matched wines
$165 per person
Shared tables

Please contact us directly regarding individual dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate.

Bookings essential.

Summer afternoons at South Beach drift into golden hour. Share our new afternoon menu, sip spritzes or margaritas, and settle in Thursday to Sunday.
If you want a slightly more food-forward or drinks-forward option, I can provide alternates to rotate for testing.

Come try our new Afternoon Menu, made for sharing, grazing and long catch-ups, then let the vibe lift as DJ Nutty takes over and carries us into the evening. Cold drinks, good food, and that laid-back South Beach energy from afternoon through late.

South beach will close to the public at 1pm for a private event

Join us Saturday 10th for Seafood Night at South Beach is all about sharing — a generous seafood platter featuring half bugs, freshly shucked oysters, cold prawns, fried fish and calamari, served with classic sides of chips, Mary Rose sauce and tartare, all for $60 per person and strictly limited to 75 guests, so bookings are strongly recommended

We’re open Saturday 17th for a big night at South Beach, hot off the grill shredded Greek lamb served with warm pita, feta and tomato salad, garlic sauce, and paprika fries — bold flavours, made to be enjoyed South Beach style alongside great drinks and seaside vibes, with DJ Nutty on the decks to carry the night through — $30 per person, walk-ins welcome. however limited numbers means bookings are recommended.

Following increased demand from our favourite crowd, Seafood Paella night is back at South Beach, big pans, bold flavours, and the perfect excuse to settle in and share. $40 per person, walk ins welcome