Subi Spritz Returns With Four Days of Fizz, Food And Fun In Subiaco

At some point over the last few decades, spritz season quietly stretched itself into a 365-day state of mind. Here in Perth/Boorloo, the bright-hued, bittersweet classic doesn’t just show up for summer—it rules all year round. And we’re not just talking Aperol. Since it first appeared on a cocktail list, we've wandered far and wide through the wonderful world of spritzes: limoncello, Campari, Hugo, blood orange, elderflower and just about every citrus-adjacent variation imaginable. If it fizzes, glows in golden hour light and looks good in a wine glass, we’re drinking it.

Which is exactly why Subiaco is once again leaning all the way in with the grand return of Subi Spritz. From March 26–29, the leafy inner-city suburb will transform into four days of fizz, food and fun, with more than 20 events designed to celebrate the spritz in all its sparkling glory.

With a jam-packed schedule of masterclasses, alfresco feasts, disco mornings, spritz-fuelled competitions and sunset aperitivos, there’s a little something for every spritz-lover (and for those who just enjoy the excuse to sip, snack, swirl, and dance). Here's the events you'll find us at this March. 

Conti Roll Contest

The battle of the bread rolls is back, baby! Once again, four self-proclaimed conti connoisseurs will go head to head, with the public and a panel deciding who is the Conti Roll Champion after sampling all four sangas. Will the winner be a familiar face from last year’s showdown competing to defend their title? Or will a new conti conqueror be crowned? Only one conti can rule them all.

THE DETAILS: 

Where: Subiaco Hotel, 465 Hay St, Subiaco, WA 6008
When: Thursday 26 March, 6pm-8pm
Cost: $45 per person
Learn more here. 

Limoncello Masterclass

Sip, stir, splash, snack: Little Things Distilling Co.’s Limoncello Masterclass is all about putting the zest in your day. Starting with a spritz and ending with a bottle of your very own liquid sunshine, you'll learn how to craft a perfectly balanced limoncello, customise it with infused syrups, and bottle it to take home. And because mastering your spirits requires a bit of brain power, you’ll keep sharp with a trio of bruschetta and a tasting flight. 

THE DETAILS: 

Where: Little Things Distilling Co, 205a Railway Rd, Subiaco
When: Thursday & Friday: 6.30-8pm, Saturday 6-7.30pm
Cost: $85 per person
Learn more here. 

La Cena in the Lane

Wander down Walmsley Lane and stumble straight into Subiaco’s most romantic rendezvous. Bar Amelie and Idle Hands are teaming up to serve a four-course feast designed to flirt with your taste buds: Hugo or Lemonata spritzes to kick things off, loaded burrata boards, crispy arancini, signature gnocchi that steal the show, and a sweet finale that’ll have you swooning. Of course, no romantic open-air dinner is complete without a traditional table setting, candles softly lighting the laneway and live tunes twirling through the air. 

THE DETAILS: 

Where: Walmsley Lane, Subiaco
When: Friday 27 March, 7pm-10pm
Cost: $110 per person
Learn more here. 

Howard Park Wines Riesling & Cabernet Masterclass

Raise your glasses and your wine IQ at Howard Park Wines’ Riesling & Cabernet Masterclass, celebrating 40 years of pouring perfection. Across 1.5 hours, you'll explore two of WA’s most expressive varieties, journeying through the Great Southern and Margaret River regions without leaving Subi. From crisp, zesty Rieslings to bold, velvety Cabernets, there's ten guided tastings with a whole lot of insider know-how and zero judgment for swirling, sniffing or asking questions. 

THE DETAILS: 

Where: Forrest Walk, Rokeby Road, Subiaco
When: Saturday 28 March, 3pm-4.30pm
Cost: $65 per person 
Learn more here. 

Espresso Disco pres. SPINS FM

Coffee in your hand, disco in your ears, smile on your face—Espresso Disco at The Kiosk is the morning ritual you didn’t know you needed. SPINS FM DJs spin Italo-disco grooves loud enough to make your latte froth dance, while expertly brewed coffee fuelling the fun. This is the potent Sunday morning pick-me-up needed on day four of the festival.

THE DETAILS: 

Where: Forrest Walk, Rokeby Road, Subiaco
When: Sunday 29 March, 10am-1pm
Cost: Free entry
Learn more here. 

Amelie European Inspired Afternoon Soirée

There's no passport needed to be whisked straight to Europe with Bar Amelie's European-Inspired Afternoon Soirée. Here, the flavours and vinos of the Med are celebrated in equal measure: bruschetta bursting with colour, feather-light gnocchi, decadent desserts and more are each paired with a hand-picked selection of premium European wines. Grazing’s never felt this glamorous.

THE DETAILS: 

Where: Bar Amelie, 118 Rokeby Road, Subiaco
When: Sunday 29 March, 2pm-5pm
Cost: $95 per person
Learn more here. 

Juanita’s & Friends: Aperitivo Club

On the fourth and final day of the festival, Juanita’s & Friends: Aperitivo Club kicks off with drinks, beats and enough snack plates to keep your hands busy between dance moves. Think Euro-inspired beats from local DJs, five stellar Howard Park wines, six inventive bites and three of Perth’s best hosts—Luke Foyle from Juanita’s, Nieuw Ruin's Blaze Young and Drew Dawson from Off Licence—making sure the party never hits pause. It’s a spritz-fuelled, stand-up Sunday sesh closing the festival with a bang. 

THE DETAILS: 

Where: Juanita’s, 341 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008
When: Sunday 29 March 6pm-10pm
Cost: $99 per person
Learn more here. 

Main image credit: Subi Spritz | Supplied