The Lion Hop
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a progressive feast through four historic Freo venues, each plating Chinese-inspired dishes with the option to add a matching cocktail.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Four plates, four venues. Start at your selected venue, then rotate every 45 minutes to taste the full feast.
Optional cocktail pairing - elevate your evening with four paired cocktails (+$50pp).
Traditional Lion Dance - a roaming performance visiting each stop to usher in prosperity and good fortune.
A Freo connection... Moon & Mary’s ties to Moon Chow - WA's first Chinese immigrant - meet the story of Emily Taylor, the ship that carried him to our shores - linking past to present over food and drink at this most auspicious time of year.
PARTICIPATING VENUES
Emily Taylor | 12-29 Henderson St, Freo - Steamed Dumplings Set and Cheeky Spritz cocktail (optional)
Moon & Mary | 4/45 Henderson St, Freo - Rotto Rock Lobster Sang Choy Bow and Shanghai Tang cocktail (optional)
Old Courthouse | 45 Henderson St, Freo - Cantonese-style Suckling Pig and Lychee Blossom cocktail (optional)
Anglesea | Cnr Parry St & William St, Freo - Prosperity Salad and Kyōhō Kiss cocktail (optional)
HOW IT WORKS
Choose your starting venue at checkout.
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in - a host will guide the hop.
Move as a group between venues every ~45 minutes. You’ll visit all four.
GOOD TO KNOW
Dietaries: Limited adjustments may be possible; please note at checkout.
Accessibility: All venues are within a short walk; contact us for access needs.
Alcohol: 18+ for cocktail pairings; please drink responsibly.
Refunds: Event runs rain or shine, no refunds.
Seats are limited - book now to join the Lion Hop and start your year with a feast, a dance, and a little Freo magic.
