Food & Drinks
Food at the AO
Miznon
Miznon was born by Michelin Star Chef, Eyal Shani. Miznon use fresh and seasonally inspired ingredients to create a new kind of Mediterranean street food. Miznon 's vision is to take the flavour of a city and translate it into pita and this year they will play tribute to multicultural Melbourne creating some signature pita’s, especially for AO.
D'Sylva's Fried Chicken
One of Melbourne’s premium hatted chefs, Adam D’Sylva, will curate an eclectic, locally sourced, produce driven menu inspired by a classic comfort food, succulent fried chicken. Adam draws his inspiration from decades of experience as a respected leading Melbourne Chef and will provide a unique menu story for AO21 , inspired by Melbourne’s multicultural benchmark as a leader in great food.
Royale Brothers
Melbourne’s own Royale Brothers deliver a premium burger created with the freshest local produce. Their award winning burgers are a festival favourite. Royale Brothers return to AO for 2021 and will offer a wide selection of freshly made waygu beef burgers and meal packs for fans relaxing on GSO with friends at the bar, enjoying live entertainment and all the tennis action on the big screen.
Peroni Aperitivo Bar
Classic Italian architecture, spacious seating pods and charcuterie boards with premiere Peroni beer.
Canadian Club Bar
Whether it's Canadian Club on tap of Canadian Club and dry, this themed bar will be back to quench the thirst of tennis lovers.
Peters Ice cream
With a connoisseur range and drumsticks back at GSO again for AO21 enjoy a peters ice-cream with friends and family.
Piper Heidsieck Champagne Bar
Tennis fans and champagne lovers alike can sip sauvage and Piper-Heidsieck’s award winning Cuvée Brut served at the all-new Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Bar located at the Rod Laver Arena terrace..
Dining PODS with Grainshaker Australian Vodka Cart
Located in prime position on Grand Slam Oval , the AO Dining Pods are the perfect place to set your group up for lunch or dinner with amazing food from Miznon, Adam D’Sylva’s Chicken or burgers from Royale Brothers. Select and order from the digital menu , collect and enjoy great food and a few drinks as you take in the live music and big screen or just appreciate the AO atmosphere at it’s best.
AO Garden Kitchen by The Commons
The Commons by The Big Group, will take over and transform Garden Square, bringing to life a gourmet tasting experience that will champion Victorian produce. A destination of its own to sit back, relax and watch the tennis in style whilst indulging in fresh, simple yet delicious food heroing seasonal products and local suppliers championing Victoria’s abundant food bowl.
The Best of Bellarine
Ready for all the action on the Wetern Courts, Chef Aaron Turner will serve up a tasty menu at The Best of Bellarine, including fresh Ocean Grove Whiting and chips and the new burger created especially for AO, 'The Tennis Smash'.
Grainshaker Australian Vodka Bar
The Grainshaker Australian Vodka Bar promises to be the spot to be seen for avid tennis fans at the AO. Conveniently near the Western Courts' grassy hill, it will be the ideal place to catch a drink in between all the on-court action.
Squealing Pig Wine Bar
Wine Bar part of the GSO action within John Cain Arena enjoy the extensive range of wine and try a newly featured gin prosecco.
AO Hilltop
Taco Truck
A festival favourite , Taco Truck will serve the hungry crowds on AO Hilltop. Fresh tacos and burritos will be in offer along with nachos, and tacos., all perfcet to snack on with a drinlk while watching all the tennis action on the screen..
Canadian Club Racquet Club
Whether it's Canadian Club on tap of Canadian Club and dry, this themed bar will be back to quench the thirst of tennis lovers.
Where to eat around the Australian Open Precinct
Grand Slam Oval
Grand Slam Oval offers plentiful seating and bespoke menu items championing Victoria’s local produce, including D'Sylva's Chicken, Miznon and Royale Brothers' famous burgers. Ice cream and coffee also available.
AO Hilltop
Canadian Club Racquet Club on Upper Terrace has DJ tunes and big screen tennis action, along with Mexican fare from the Taco Truck.
Grand Slam Oval
Head to the John Cain Arena Zone’s corner of Grand Slam Oval to enjoy live music in the summer sun, along with poke bowls, sushi rolls and dim sum from Hiro Sushi and drinks at The Squealing Pig.
Western Courts
Enjoy the cuisine of renowned Geelong chef Aaron Turner, with street food and coastal produce from The Best of Bellarine. Pair it with tennis action and a drink at the new Grainshaker bar.
The Atrium
Relocating to the Riverside Terrace for 2021, the Atrium will offer stand-alone bar and dining spaces, with cocktails and a menu of signature dishes created especially for AO by renowned Chef Scott Pickett.
Garden Square and Showcourt 3
Relax and watch the tennis with fresh fare from AO Garden Kitchen by The Commons and a Piper Champagne or a beer from Stella Artois. New this year: private Garden Cabanas with food and beverage service provided.
Premium Dining Precinct
Returning for its 4th year, Rockpool moves across the AO Dining precinct to join the AO Chef Series, featuring serves from Mark Briggs, Michael Ryan, Jo Barrett, and Phil Wood. In the second week, Chef Charlie Carrington delivers his first authentic “Australian-themed” menu at Atlas Australia.