WHAT’S ON

JANUARY 2025

We’re excited to announce the ESCA x Marionette Plum Liqueur—a blend of Victorian plums, Reed and Co Shochu, and Melbourne Sake. This vibrant liqueur offers bold plum acidity, savory undertones, and a fresh, sake-accented finish.

Enjoy a bespoke Plum Eksi cocktail, made with ESCA x Marionette Plum, Four Pillars Rare Dry, Ginger, and Lemon, at NOUR throughout January or purchase a bottle below.

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2024

For those looking to welcome 2025 with bold flavours and great company, join us at NOUR.

Choose from our à la carte or banquet menus to make the evening truly your own, complemented by a selection of chef specials to elevate the experience. Or go all in and end the year in style with our $139 festive feast, complete with a complimentary glass of M.V. Clover Hill sparkling wine on arrival.

Whether you're having an intimate dinner or celebrating early with friends, our dining room is the perfect spot to share special moments. It's your neighborhood favourite for relaxed celebrations.

Open for dinner from 5.30pm; last booking 8.30pm.

11TH NOVEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Join us this year for a Festive Feast and make your celebration truly special! Indulge in a sharing style menu of chef’s favourites and a complimentary glass of sparking wine for $139 per person. Gather your loved ones and toast to the most wonderful time of the year!

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY LUNCH

Host your hen’s soirée in an elevated setting overlooking our beautiful green terrace. Choose from NOUR’s warm and ambient dining room or our intimate private dining room. Find out more below.

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this November with Roku Gin at NOUR! Enjoy our bespoke Lichee cocktail, a delicate and refreshing blend of Roku Gin and lychee, perfect for those seeking something sweet and floral. Pair it with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks and don’t forget the $14 Southside cocktail, available at every ESCA venue.

Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

29TH NOVEMBER - 2ND DECEMBER 2024

This Black Friday Weekend, enjoy a 20% bonus on all gift cards. Simply purchase a gift card online between Friday 29th November and Monday 2nd December and we'll add a 20% bonus—on us!

Spend $100 and they'll receive $120, spend $200 for $240, or give $600 when you spend $500—the perfect way to give even more this Christmas.

ESCA gift cards can be used at any of our venues, including AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Ito, Henrietta Surry Hills & Henrietta Windsor and the newly opened JOJI.

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this October with Toki Whisky! Enjoy $14 Toki Whisky Highballs and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks.

Available Monday to Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Thursday & Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 12PM

Whether you're celebrating a birthday or hens party, dine in style with NOUR's Bottomless Weekend Lunches. Starting at 12PM every Saturday and Sunday, indulge in 90 minutes of premium wines, beers or cocktails impeccably paired with our banquet menus.

1ST - 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Celebrate Negroni month this September with ESCA, in collaboration with Four Pillars. Enjoy a Fastuca Negroni at NOUR, crafted with Four Pillars ‘Rare Dry’, Pistachio Distillate, Apricot, Campari, Rosso Vermouth

Get your hands on a Classic Four Pillars Negroni for $15, WEEKDAYS TIL 6 PM WEEKDAYS TIL 6PM (subject to opening hours).

For more Negroni fun, join AALIA for a special gin dinner with Four Pillars’ Co-Founder Cam Mackenzie. Enjoy a G&T on arrival, followed by a three-course menu with cocktail pairings, all for $175 per person. Book here.

SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024

Gather the family and celebrate Father's Day at NOUR! Indulge in a delightful array of Middle Eastern mezze from our À La Carte menu, available for both lunch and dinner.

THROUGHOUT AUGUST 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this August with Haku Vodka! Enjoy $14 Haku Vodka cocktails and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks.

Available Monday to Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Thursday & Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST 2024

Indulge in truffle season at NOUR! Elevate any of your favourite dishes from our à la carte menu with a decadent shaving of truffle for just $20 per 5 grams. Until sold out.

SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 2024

Welcome to Horizons, a lunch series celebrating the rich history of the Middle East. Inspired by ESCA’s ethos of "challenge the ordinary," we've invited Australia's top chefs to playfully reimagine Middle Eastern cuisine and to broaden your horizons.

Join us on Sunday 30th June, for an exclusive lunch with renowned chef Ibrahim Kasif and Paul Farag. Guests can expect an exciting four-course menu celebrating the flavours of Lebanon and Turkey, for $109 per person. Don’t miss out on this one-off event!

JUNE – JULY 2024

Celebrate your corporate milestones, birthdays, or special occasions with an unforgettable lunch or dinner at NOUR. From private dining to full venue hire, enjoy a delicious banquet and drinks packages in a beautiful setting. This year, enjoy we’re giving away cashback vouchers when you book for 7 or more in June or July, before June 14th. Find out more below.

SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024

Create unforgettable memories this Mother’s Day at NOUR. Delight in our Mother’s Day lunch set menu for $119 per person or explore our a la carte menu for dinner.

Our reservations team are on hand to arrange a stunning bouquet of flowers, guaranteeing a heart-felt surprise for her on this special day. Plus, every mum gets a complimentary Mumm Champagne (375ml) to take home as our token of appreciation. Because they deserve the world.

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY – FRIDAY 31ST MAY 2024

Throughout May, enjoy a banquet at all five of ESCA’s Sydney restaurants to receive a $500 voucher or visit three venues for a $250 voucher. Plus, at each visit, you’ll also be treated to a complimentary glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne. 

It’s easy to take part. Simply dine at Aalia, Nour, Lilymu, Ito, and Henrietta in May, enjoy any banquet, grab a card, and collect stamps at each venue. Don't miss out on a delicious month!

SATURDAY 4TH – SUNDAY 5TH MAY 2024

Get ready to raise your glasses high because this Cinco de Mayo weekend, we're shouting $12 Olmeca Altos cocktails! Join us on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May, as we celebrate with a limited-edition menu featuring the Classic Margarita and Paloma, both crafted with Olmeca Altos Tequila.

12TH MARCH – 9TH APRIL 2024

Break fast with a delicious banquet at NOUR. Enjoy a complimentary soup with our classic or signature Ramadan Banquet from March 12th to April 9th. Embrace Ramadan's unity and reflection by breaking fast with a halal-friendly meal, shared with loved ones.

FRIDAY 8TH MARCH

Join NOUR on International Women’s Day, as we honour and uplift ESCA's Females. Led by Group Wine Manager Eleonore Wulf, indulge in a $99 per person lunch featuring dishes curated by the talented females of AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU and Itō. Enjoy snacks by NOUR’s Mariangela Simone and Haeyoung Lee, starters by LILYMU’s Mawan Kajitpon, a main course by Itō’s Kim Nguyen, and dessert by AALIA’s pastry chef Kate Manera.

Enjoy a stunning performance by the Australian World Orchestra with a glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne on arrival, plus a curated wine pairing by NOUR’s Head Sommelier Sarah O’Dwyer.

16TH FEBRUARY – 3TH MARCH 2024

Journey across ESCA this Mardi Gras and enjoy a selection of limited-edition margaritas created in collaboration with Calle23. AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Ito, Henrietta Surry Hills (NSW), and Henrietta Windsor (VIC) have an exclusive cocktail for you to discover.

It’s easy to enter, simply explore a venue, sip a margarita and collect your stamps to win prizes. Earn a $100 esca voucher with 5 stamps, $250 with 6 stamps, and $500 with 7 stamps at Henrietta Windsor (VIC). Celebrate diversity, love and Mardi Gras. T&Cs apply, see HERE for full details.

WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2024

Set the stage for romance with an intimate Valentine's dinner on Crown Street. Romance is on the menu with a four-course banquet that features new iterations of classic NOUR dishes, such as duck shawarma, kingfish nayyeh and eggplant mes’a’aha with house pita – all for $129 per person.

31ST DECEMBER 2023

For those looking for a comfortable celebration centred around good food and great company, ring in the new year at NOUR. Indulge in our signature a la carte menu and specials for lunch & dinner.

1ST NOVEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Join us at NOUR this festive season for an unforgettable Christmas celebration. Groups of 7+ receive a complimentary glass of Mumm Champagne when dining on our signature banquet menu for $129 per person.

FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2023

We're raising our glasses high to toast World Champagne Day. Dine with us for lunch on Friday 27th October and receive a FREE glass of Mumm RSRV 4.5 Cuvee Brut Champagne. Book your table below to indulge in the finest bubbles and celebrate this special day with us.

1ST SEPTEMBER - 1ST OCTOBER 2023

ESCA is hosting a month-long celebration of all things Negroni, in collaboration with Four Pillars. Our bar managers have worked with Creative Drinks Director Nick Tesar to craft unique Negroni’s only available this month.

On Nour’s Negroni menu, you can expect the Toasted Coconut Negroni, Four Pillars Barrel Aged Negroni and Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin & Tonic. Join us this September to cheers to negroni’s in ways you've never have before.

20TH SEPTEMBER 2023

As part of ESCA's Negroni Month, we’re hosting a one-off dinner with our neighbours, Four Pillars. Hosted by Four Pillars Creative Drinks Director and Diageo World Class Winner, Nick Tesar, guests can enjoy a four-course menu by head chef Gianluca Lonati, infused with all things gin, and paired with four bespoke Four Pillars cocktails for $140PP.

SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2023

Bring the family together and celebrate Father's Day at NOUR! Enjoy a delightful assortment of Middle Eastern mezze from our A La Carte menu for lunch or dinner. Make the day extra special by pre-ordering Dad's favourite steak, like the mouthwatering 1kg MBS4 Rangers Valley Rib Eye on the Bone.

MONDAY 28TH - TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2023

Adam Wolfers' Ételek returns for a two-night takeover. For $100 per person, Indulge in a 5-course menu that features Adam's signature dishes, such as a wood-fired bagel with schmears, matzo ball soup and schmaltz and Jerusalem artichoke ice cream with matzo praline.

THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST 2023

Celebrate this truffle season at NOUR with Head Chef Gianluca Lonati’s weekly specials. Elevate our a la carte menu by adding the decedent truffle to any dish!

MONDAY 31ST JULY - TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2023

Raise a glass to the new month, with Half-Price Signature Cocktails when dining with us for dinner on Monday 31st July and Tuesday 1st August. Enjoy our classic Baezel to everybody’s favourite Tamuru Passion.

Reservations are encouraged - book below.

WEDNESDAY 2ND AUGUST 2023

This wine dinner celebrates the release of the 2022 Single Vineyard release from Mulline. Guests can be amongst the first to try the latest single-site wines that Mulline is renowned for, paired with a unique three-course menu, created by NOUR's Head Chef Gianluca Lonati for $165PP

SUNDAY 14TH MAY 2023

Join us at NOUR to celebrate Mum and dive into a stunning banquet menu featuring an array of NOUR favourites and new dishes to celebrate all that she does on this special day. Open from lunch through to dinner, enjoy a specially curated feast at NOUR and treat mum to a glass of Champagne on arrival.

17TH FEBRUARY - 5TH MARCH 2023

Together with Calle23, we're offering a colourful twist on our margaritas, each representing a colour from the PRIDE flag. Step up to the bar at AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Henrietta and Cuckoo Callay and taste the rainbow with our limited-edition PRIDE margaritas. Each sip you take gets you closer to the grand prize of a $250 gift card!

SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2023

We’re throwing an epic brunch party to kick off Sydney World Pride celebrations. The ‘Pride Icons’ brunch will see the return of NOUR’s brunch-style menu for one day only. Hosted by Hollywould and featuring Fairah Nuff as the legendary Naomi Campbell and Kylie Minogue, guests can expect beats, booze, an epic banquet and entertainment across the day.

14 FEBRUARY 2023

Wine and dine your Valentine on the day that celebrates love in the heart of Surry Hills. Enjoy a selection of signature dishes in a sharing style from Chef Paul Farag for $129pp. Click below to see the set menu with additional specials and premium champagnes available to pre-order ahead of the day.

WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2022

For one night only, Four Pillars’ Co-Founder Stuart Gregor is hosting a very special Gin Dinner. Immerse yourself in an interactive evening presented by Stu, with a creative gin-infused Middle Eastern Feast by Executive Chef Paul Farag.

THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST 2022

Celebrate truffle season at NOUR with two special dishes from Executive Chef Paul Farag, such as smoked potato manti with walnut, shanklish and truffle and isot crusted whole spatchcock with corn muhlama and truffle.

WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY 2022

Join NOUR’s Head Chef Luca Lonati and renowned Sicilian Chef, Lino Sauro from Olio Kensington Street for a Taste of Siqilliya. Together the chef’s have worked on a unique, standout menu in the typical NOUR banquet style offering a selection of dishes that are a fusion of Arabic and Sicilian flavours. An aperitif and digestif are included on the menu in keeping with the Sicilian theme using Gruppo Campari’s Amaro Averna which is a classic liqueur from Sicily.