We’re thrilled to announce a delightful collaboration: Blue Mountains Gin Company is joining with Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat to host the Italian Summer Lunch at The Factory Bar. It’s the kind of afternoon that says “slow down, savour, stay awhile”—and we’re inviting you to be part of it.
The Details
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Date: Sunday 14 December 2025
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Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Location: The Factory Bar, 24 Whitton St, Katoomba NSW 2780
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What’s included: A welcome drink on arrival, an appetiser (e.g., prosciutto e melone), plus a summer-style Italian lunch with sparkling aperitivo cocktails and good company.
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Ticket price: $80 (including the welcome drink)
What Makes It Special
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A taste of Italy—right here in the Blue Mountains. Think light, fresh, flavour-driven food and sparkling aperitivi designed for summer.
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Gin & local flavour meet Italian style. At The Factory Bar, we’ll be showcasing Blue Mountains Gin Company flavours that complement the lunch, so you’ll get a sip of something crafted in our backyard.
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Relaxed, elevated afternoon. Perfect for gathering friends, floating into Sunday without rush, and relishing the sun, setting and scenery of Katoomba.
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Support local. The event is hosted by Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat and The Factory Bar—bringing together accommodation/retreat + craft-distilling + community.
Why You Should Come
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You’ll try something a bit different: not your usual lunch, not just a gin tasting. It’s a curated experience.
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You’ll get the chance to taste our gin in a setting tailored to it—paired with food, framed by the mountains.
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You’ll be part of our vision: enjoying craft, community and place.
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You’ll connect with others who appreciate the thoughtful, the local, the good-company kind of afternoon.
How to Secure Your Spot
Tickets are limited. Head to the Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat event page to book your place.
We suggest booking sooner rather than later—these afternoons tend to fill up fast.
