Grey Goose is back again, returning to Melbourne Park for the Australian Open in 2026, bringing back its iconic Courtside Bar.
Positioned overlooking Court 6, the Grey Goose Courtside Bar will once again combine live tennis with cocktails, dining and French Riviera-inspired design, offering uninterrupted views of the action alongside elevated hospitality.
A premium courtside escape
Reimagined for its second year, the Courtside Bar has been refreshed with an elevated aesthetic that leans into French sophistication and relaxed summer luxury.
Designed as a place to pause between matches, the space blends stadium seating directly attached to the bar with curated moments that encourage fans to settle in and savour the atmosphere.
Grey Goose says the venue remains the first bar of its kind at the Australian Open to offer this style of integrated viewing, positioning it as both a hospitality and live sport experience rather than a traditional pop-up.
Signature serves return for summer 2026
At the centre of the experience is the return of the Grey Goose Lemon Ace, the brand’s hero cocktail for the Australian Open.
Made with Grey Goose vodka, passionfruit syrup and sparkling lemonade, and garnished with a lemon ball and fresh mint, the Lemon Ace will again be available both freshly mixed and as an AO-exclusive ready-to-drink can.
Additional serves on the menu include the Grey Goose Centre Court Cooler, featuring raspberry syrup, lime juice and grapefruit juice, as well as a Grey Goose, soda and lime option.
Grey Goose Global Director of Brand Experience Joe McCanta will once again bring his creative influence to the Courtside Bar, ensuring consistency and theatrical flair across the cocktail program throughout the tournament.
French-inspired dining by Nik Hill
The food offering has been elevated for 2026, with award-winning chef Nik Hill of Porcine Bistro curating a French-inspired menu designed to pair with the cocktail list.
Nik Hill
Dishes include leek and lobster quiche, tomato and cucumber salad with goat’s cheese and Pimm’s vinaigrette, truffle honey custard tarts, camembert with brandied prunes, duck liver and foie gras parfait with stonefruit gelée, and bread and butter.
The menu is designed to deliver refined, shareable plates that complement the relaxed pace of courtside viewing.
Staff uniforms, designed by Ralph Lauren, complete the aesthetic, blending French flair with tennis club sophistication.
Beyond Courtside Bar, Grey Goose will also feature within Club 1905 as part of the AO Reserve program.
The space offers premium views over Rod Laver Arena alongside a menu of classic Grey Goose martinis, espresso martinis and an optional upgrade to Grey Goose Altius.
A tableside martini trolley will return, allowing guests to customise their serves with chosen bitters or brines, finished with a long-pour presentation before being garnished and served.
Celebrating joie de vivre at Melbourne Park
Monty Velich-Ryan, senior brand manager for Grey Goose Australia, said the brand’s return reflects its long-standing connection to tennis and moments of celebration.
“Grey Goose is all about celebrating the art of taking time for pleasure, what we call ‘joie de vivre’, the joy of living,” he said.
“At the Australian Open, we invite fans to make time wait, savour the serve of the summer, and immerse themselves in the joie de vivre of courtside life.”