Cocktail Classes in Surry Hills

Getting Cocktail Classes Right in Surry Hills

Surry Hills has two quite different takes on the cocktail class on Party Hero. Li'l Darlin Surry Hills, a cocktail bar and restaurant on Elizabeth Street, has guests take turns behind its bar and bundles food into every private package. Tippled Cocktail Classes, based on Commonwealth Street, is a smaller, host-led format where bartender Chris takes everyone through four cocktails using native Australian ingredients, with some spirits history along the way. One is a party with a class in it; the other is a class that happens to be a very good party.

How a Surry Hills cocktail class usually runs:

Getting there: Central station is walkable and light rail stops in Surry Hills. Parking is limited, so leave the car at home, especially as you will be drinking.
The experience: at Li'l Darlin Surry Hills you get a welcome drink and a bartender demonstration, then make a drink of your choice from the Legend Cocktails list. At Tippled everyone shakes four cocktails.
Group size: Li'l Darlin private packages need at least eight guests, while Tippled private sessions take up to 10 people.
Booking lead time: Li'l Darlin runs Tuesday to Saturday with 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm starts, and full payment secures the booking. Tippled classes are booked online, and a private session is the way to lock in a fixed date.
Food and drinks: Li'l Darlin packages start with pizza and shoestring fries and go up to tapas and share menus. Tippled is focused on the drinks you make.

For a hens party of 10 or fewer wanting a host to themselves, Tippled is the natural fit. For a bigger birthday or a group that wants lunch sorted too, Li'l Darlin Surry Hills covers both in one booking, and non-drinkers can make a mocktail for the same price.

Li'l Darlin Surry Hills packages run from $99 per person with pizza and fries, $109 with tapas, and $129 with a larger share menu and an extra signature cocktail.
The Li'l Darlin bottomless cocktail masterclass at $149 per person adds 90 minutes of bottomless wine, beer and selected cocktails with a share menu.
Tippled Cocktail Classes charges $97 per person for an open class, or $970 for a private session of up to 10.
Tippled confirms the exact venue for your session when you book, so check the address with Chris before telling the group where to meet.

Making the most of it

The Li'l Darlin class itself usually takes half an hour to an hour for groups of eight to fifteen, so it pairs easily with lunch afterwards.
Groups at Li'l Darlin Surry Hills can arrange outside drag entertainment between 12pm and 4pm.
Tippled open classes suit couples or people coming on their own who want to meet others over a drink.
Tell Li'l Darlin about dietary requirements when booking; most can be catered for.

Answers to Common Cocktail Class Questions

How long does a cocktail class in Surry Hills take?

At Li'l Darlin Surry Hills the class usually runs half an hour to an hour for groups of eight to fifteen, and packages add food on top. Tippled has everyone make four cocktails, so allow more time for the full session.

What does a private Tippled session cost?

Tippled Cocktail Classes charges $970 for a private session of up to 10 people. Open classes are $97 per person if your group is smaller or you are happy to share the room.

Can non-drinkers join a Surry Hills cocktail class?

At Li'l Darlin Surry Hills guests who are not drinking can make a mocktail for the same price. Tippled is designed as an adult class where you drink what you make.

Can we add entertainment to a Surry Hills hens party?

Li'l Darlin Surry Hills lets groups arrange outside drag entertainment between 12pm and 4pm. Hens groups are also a particular focus for Tippled, which keeps its classes light and social.

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