Round 1 Footy Lunch

Kick off the 2026 AFL season in style at the Barker’s Round 1 Footy Lunch, an afternoon of premium hospitality, big personalities and plenty of footy banter.

Friday 13 March 2026
12pm arrival for a 12:30pm start
$120 per person + booking fee

Hosted in our bistro, this exclusive event features a three-course lunch paired with a three-hour including wines by The Lane Vineyard and Bremerton Wines, alongside tap beers and soft drinks - setting the stage for the ultimate season opener. 

Enjoy a comedy set from the brilliant Lawrence Mooney, followed by an unmissable panel discussion with AFL legends Mark Ricciuto and Chad Cornes as they share insights, stories and their predictions for the season ahead.

Round up your clients, colleagues or crew - this is how Round 1 should be done 🏉

- Menu - 

Entrée
flatbread with labneh, rocket, prosciutto, grilled tomato

Main 
200gm Eye Fillet
hand cut chips, carrot, green bean, broccolini, asparagus, cowboy butter, red wine jus

Cheese
Adelaide Hills Cheeses, Apple, Pear, Charcoal Crackers, Fig Jam, Macadamia, Honey, Mixed Berry Compote
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Lawrence Mooney - Stand-up comedian, radio broadcaster, and TV host Lawrence Mooney is widely regarded as one of Australia’s funniest. He has taken Triple M Brisbane to number one, hosted ABC’s Dirty Laundry Live, and tours nationwide with award-winning shows like Surely Not, delivering sharp wit, infectious humour, and unforgettable live performances.