Best of British

From Yorkshire Tea to bread and butter pudding, Pop-Punk shows to comedy nights – find the best of British in Australia this Christmas and New Year.

James Vincent McMorrow

Irish singer James Vincent McMorrow will be returning to Australia in January 2014. The beloved ‘Higher Love’ vocalist will be gracing the stage at Western Australia’s Southbound Festival on 4th January 2014 (from $129 + booking fee), before hitting up The Corner Hotel in Richmond, Victoria on 7th January 2014 (from $45.50 + booking fee) and the Metro Theatre in Sydney on 9th January 2014 ($49.95 + booking fee) for Falls Festival sideshows.
Sir Stewart Bovell Park, Busselton, W.A.
www.southboundfestival.com.au
57 Swan Street, Richmond, VIC
corner.ticketscout.com.au
624 George Street, Sydney, NSW
premier.ticketek.com.au

James Bond at Melbourne Museum

Do not miss out on experiencing all things 007 at the Melbourne Museum, running all through December and not packing up until 23rd February 2014. ‘Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond’ celebrates the suave screenhero’s life with a multi-sensory journey through themed rooms and environments, ranging from Dr. No to the most recent instalment of Skyfall. The exhibition is a collaboration between London’s Barbican Centre and EON Productions, and for just $24, you are promised an unforgettable experience!
Nicholson Street, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, VIC
museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

Cousin Jacks Pasty Co.

Get a taste of Cornwall right in the heart of Sydney from Cousin Jacks. Whether you’re a spinach, cheese and corn kinda guy or have an appetite for the traditional Cornish pasty, you can grab any one you want, on the go, fresh from the oven.
Shop 5 The Royal Arcade, 175-181 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW
cousinjackspastyco.com

British Sweets and Treats

If you’re homesick for a good old-fashioned British sugar rush, take a trip down memory lane to the British Sweets and Treats store, located at Sydney’s Bondi Junction and delivering nationwide, selling all things British – sweets, chocolate, fizzy drinks, Cadbury, PG Tips – you’re spoilt for choice. Prices are also surprisingly affordable as they practically match that of what you would pay in the UK – so there’s no excuse not to treat yourself!
Shop 6 Bronka Arcade, Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW
www.britishsweets.com.au

Smash Sausage Kitchen

A superb eatery boasting the English classic bangers ‘n’ mash – but with a contemporary twist! Open until at least 9.30pm most days, the Smash Sausage Kitchen presents an affordable menu alongside iconic 1950s interior décor. Feeling adventurous? ‘Smash it up’ and choose from a variety of nine sausages, including Beef & Guinness or Old English Pork, five mash and four gravies – it will only set you back $18 after all! You’ve got to taste it to believe it!
512 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, NSW
smashsausagekitchen.com.au

Jeff Green at The Comedy Store

Laugh yourself silly as award-winning English comedian Jeff Green takes to the Comedy Store with his quick-fire wit and intelligent insights on 14th December. With a rare solo show on offer for fans, Green’s kaleidoscope of humorous content will be sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit! Commencing at 7pm, tickets are just $25.50 (+ booking fee) – but be aware, his shows have a habit of selling out fast!
The Entertainment Quarter, Building
207/122 Lang Road, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW
www.comedystore.com.au

Tom Odell

Bringing his rustic and powerful vocals to Australia over the festive period, Tom Odell has shot to musical stardom with his critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Long Way Down’. If you were unfortunate enough to leave British soil before seeing the man in action, you can catch him at his Falls Festival sideshows at Corner Hotel, Melbourne on 28th December ($44 + booking fee) and Sydney’s Metro Theatre on 2nd January 2014 ($48.70 + booking fee) – right here in Australia!
57 Swan Street, Richmond, Melbourne, VIC
corner.ticketscout.com.au
624 George Street, Sydney, NSW
premier.ticketek.com.au

 The Duchess of Spotswood

Ok, so it’s not the Duchess of Cambridge (pictured), but you will feel like something of royalty when dining here. A quiet, quaint little café that prides itself on being unabashedly British, it has a burning passion for honest food made with a combination of nostalgia, experience and local produce to result in a sensationally British menu. Offering dishes such as as sirloin steak and hand-cut chips ($21.50) alongside asparagus & goat’s cheese tarts ($14.50) and fine coffee, the café is situated
in the shadow of the West Gate Bridge and is a definite must-see for an indulgent British brunch.
87 Hudsons Road, Spotswood, Melbourne, VIC
www.duchessofspotswood.com.au

The Lord Dudley Hotel

The Lord Dudley Hotel hosts an English pub with a modern Australian restaurant in one of Sydney’s most beautiful and historic areas – Paddington. Known as a top-rated British pub, the Dudley menu borrows British classics and adds a local Australian spin, serving up a fancy twist on ham & mushroom pies, steak & chips and cheese & crackers. The Lounge serves lunch between midday and 3pm daily and dinner from 6 – 9.30pm, or hang out by the bar and you may get a visit from resident bulldog, Bruce!
236 Jersey Road, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW
www.lorddudley.com.au

Rose O’Grady’s

One of Perth’s oldest Irish pubs, Rosie O’Grady’s is in the heart of the entertainment district and has become well loved from locals and visitors alike. Its lively atmosphere will beckon you inside, while the friendly staff and wellcooked meals will have you coming back for more. Meat-lovers will particularly have a tough time choosing between the Dubliner Burger, Rosie’s Chicken Special and the Platter for two, which combines chicken, sausage and squid with potatoes and onions. If you’re residing in the Fremantle area, there’s also a venue on William Street that serves similarly tempting dishes and plenty of Guinness and Magners.
205 James Street, Northbridge, Perth, & 23 William Street, Fremantle, WA
northbridge.rosieogradys.com.au
fremantle.rosieogradys.com.au