Football & Frites: Steak Night in the Barossa Valley
If you're heading to the Barossa for the big games, make room in your itinerary for a night that celebrates two of life's great pleasures: football and a perfectly cooked steak.
Football & Fries returns to Essen at Artisans of Barossa on Friday, 11 April 2025, for one night only. This annual tradition has become a fixture for locals and footy fans alike – a laid-back, flavour-packed way to end your day of games and adventures in the Barossa Valley.
If you’re searching for things to do in the Barossa Valley, this one-night-only food and wine experience is a must.
Football & Frites Menu
Settle in from 6:00pm and enjoy a 220g Porterhouse Steak with Café de Paris Butter and Shoestring Fries for just $45 per person. Think crispy fries, perfectly charred steak, and a glass of Barossa red (or white – your call) from one of our seven small-batch winemakers.
Bringing the kids? We’ve got you. A child’s meal is available for $30, which includes a main dish, fries and juice.
Optional sides are available on the night, and our team can cater for the following dietary requirements:
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free.
Vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian meals aren’t available for this event.
BOOK NOW, or email us for groups of eight or more.
How to get to Artisans of Barossa
We’re a stop on the ‘Bounce Around the Barossa’ hop-on-hop-off bus loop, exclusive to football ticket holders. That means you can explore the region all day – and arrive here just in time for steak, wine, and a relaxed evening in good company.
Looking for where to eat in the Barossa during the football? This is it – a night of big reds, great food, and local hospitality in one of the region's most welcoming venues.
Artisans of Barossa is your place to experience the best of Barossa Valley wine and food – all in one location. This is more than dinner – it’s a chance to slow down, connect, and taste something real.
Seats are limited – and we only do this once a year.
BOOK NOW and make it a night to remember.
South Australia | Liquor Licence No: 57007320