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For 17 glowing winter nights this July, the long-awaited Rymill Park Kiosk will open as a lakeside pitstop for Illuminate Adelaide, giving festivalgoers a first taste of what’s to come before the venue’s permanent opening in Spring.
The team behind iconic Hindley Street café Peter Rabbit will activate the kiosk from July 3 to July 19, serving hot drinks, beer, wine and spritzes as thousands of people make their way through the city for Adelaide’s “brightest celebration of art, light, music, and technology”.
From July 3 to July 19, Illuminate Adelaide will once again transform the city with its after-dark program of light, art, music and technology, bringing thousands of people into the CBD for one of winter’s biggest events.
Rather than hunkering down and hibernating during the cold July nights, this opening gives you even more reason to venture out in your wellies and warm coats, promising the perfect appetiser of warm drinks, beer, wine and spritz’ before a trip around the bright lights of Illuminate.
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Glam chatted with owner James McIntyre late last year about the new location, describing it as a long-time-coming.
“We first won the expression of interest in 2019. Covid slowed things down, of course, followed by the Rymill Lake upgrade (which has just been completed and is fantastic),” he said.
“So it’s been a long time coming, but as they say, good things take time.”
For those unacquainted with the the team’s previous ventures, then it’s about time we introduce you to one of Adelaide’s favourite cafes.
Peter Rabbit has built a reputation for its great food, excellent coffee, and a setting that feels like you’ve stepped off Hindley Street and fallen down the rabbit hole from Alice in Wonderland. And if this new Rymill Park venue their first cafe, then we’re sure the lakeside setting will only enhance the whimsy and charm that diners already know and love. It’s shaping up to be a fitting addition to Illuminate Adelaide.
“We thrive on building spaces that are welcoming, full of character, with a touch of whimsical playfulness thrown in,” James told.
“We want to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and invites you to linger longer than you perhaps intended to.”
While details of the full kiosk offering are still under wraps, the Illuminate activation is shaping up to be the first public taste of what the Peter Rabbit team has planned for the renewed lakeside space.
To find out more about the plans for the new kiosk, check out our chat with James here, or keep an eye on their socials for updates about their exciting temporary opening.
Rymill Park Kiosk opening for Illuminate Adelaide
Where: Rymill Park, East Terrace, Adelaide
When: July 3rd – July 19th
For more information, stay up to date here.
