I have discovered a secret Monday night hot spot that will easily wash away those start-of-the-week blues.
I should warn you that it is hard to find, but once you enter through it's discreet passageway you will discover a world of swinging 60's beats, all the hotdogs you can consume, a cocktail list that puts any New York bar to shame and a cosy movie night vibe with a bunch of hipster randoms that will make you wonder why you are loving your Monday nights SICK.. Seriously!
Curious as to what I am talking about? It's the latest bar to hit Surry Hills called "Soda Factory" and every Monday they hold a movie night with free popcorn, $5 drinks and $5 hot dogs. It.is.awesome!!
Last night the movie of choice was "Zoolander" and everyone packed in to set up camp on a comfy lounge or cushion on the floor to watch the really, really, ridiculously good looking Ben Stiller work his magic on the big screen (see what I did there!).
The divine miss Jessica and I arrived early to secure good seats, however we were slightly puzzled when we arrived at the address listed on their website only to find an abandoned hot dog store.What the heck??
So we stood there looking like loons until a group of locals, walked on in to the store, opened what seemed to be the fridge and walked through it into a bar. Yes that's right, the fridge is indeed not a fridge, but a cleverly disguised door! Sherlock, I am not!
Don't be fooled... it's not a fridge!
Once we got over our embarrassment of not knowing that the fridge was the door (duh!) we made our way to the bar and ordered one of the many hot dog options on the menu to chow down over a catch-up.
Now be warned, you may be tempted to stick with the original hot dog (bun, frankfurt, cheese, mustard, snore!) but branch out, go on, live a little!
We both chose the "Johnny Drama" which consisted of a bun, beef frankfurt, bacon, sour cream, avocado and tomato salsa. Yes it probably took a year off my life with all it's artery clogging, fatty goodness, but you know what.. it was worth it. Delish!!
I would steer clear of the house white wine however (not good!) and settle for a delicious cocktail. That is what they are famous for after all. They do jugs that can be shared between two for $25 and you are guaranteed to feel a slight tipsy buzz while watching the movie. Although it's no "Orange, Mocha, Frappacino!" Ok, enough with the Zoolander jokes.
As far as eye candy goes I would have to give it an 8/10. Personally I have moved on from my "hipster" phase (apart from Matt Corby who is a GOD and flawless in every sense!) and onto my "Prep" phase (who doesn't love a collared shirt and fitted blazer). However, if hipsters are your thing then you have hit the jackpot.
All in all a fabulous night, and a great break from routine. Check it out!!
Soda Factory
16 Wentworth Avenue
Surry Hills
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