Premium French vodka partner Grey Goose once again returns to the Australian Open, staking its claim as the coolest serve of the season. The Grey Goose Courtside Bar is the first of its kind – an integrated bar directly built into the stadium seating, for an airy atmosphere to enjoy your drink without missing any of the action.
As the Open’s official vodka partner, they’ve once again gone all out to give spectators an elegant reprieve from the crowd (and heat). The bar, with integrated seating overlooking Court 6, has interiors harkening to the French Riviera, with spacious interiors and uninterrupted views overlooking the court.
From the oak interiors to the artisanal hors d’oeuvres, each detail brings together a sense of traditional sophistication that many commercial sports spaces miss entirely.
While there, you should go for the returning champ hero serve – the Grey Goose Lemon Ace, a crisp cocktail purpose-made to volley the heat. It’s a soda, passionfruit, and Grey Goose base topped with lemon and mint, handed to you by a bartender in bespoke Ralph Lauren, bien sûr. We’ve included the recipe for the Lemon Ace below, for anyone looking to bring the Riviera belle-vie to their own Courtside Bar (couch).
For those moving quickly between courts, it’s also available as an Australian Open-exclusive can, sold only at Melbourne Park. The wider cocktail list includes the Grey Goose Centre Court Cooler – vodka with raspberry syrup, lime and grapefruit – alongside a classic Grey Goose, Soda and Lime.
Behind the bar’s vision is Joe McCanta, Grey Goose’s Global Director of Brand Experience, whose background as a jazz pianist-turned-sommelier-turned-bartender has informed the old-world sensibilities of the Grey Goose offering at Melbourne Park.
“New in 2026, the Grey Goose Courtside Bar is built directly into Court 6 – the only bar on the precinct integrated into a live grandstand. The people heading to the Australian Open are there to celebrate, socialise, and treat themselves in a way that makes time wait.”
“It’s the right drink, in the right hand, at the exact right moment.”
On the food front, things have stepped up again, with a French-inspired menu by award-winning chef Nik Hill of Sydney’s Porcine Bistro. Expect refined nibbles like the Leek & Lobster Quiche, Duck Liver & Foie Gras Parfait, and Truffle Honey Custard Tarts. Each, funnily enough, paired perfectly with a Lemon Ace.
For those seeking the ultimate Grey Goose experience, Grey Goose also takes up residence inside Club 1905 as part of the AO Reserve. Here, classic martinis (espresso too), and options for Grey Goose Altius dial things up even further.
For a forum where attendees are craving a refreshing respite from the chaos and the sun, Grey Goose hits a perfect serve over at Court 6 with this calming, close-to-the-action perch.
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