Step into a world of funk, soul, disco & jazz from all corners of the globe and depths of the cosmos. Immerse yourself in live music, dig deep in the crates for a lost gem, kick back with a delicious classic cocktail or grab a tasty bite!
CAFE MENU
Snacks
Sicilian olives 12
Fresh Babka bread with Saloio olive oil 8
Sardines with fresh bread 12
Cheese Board
Selection of 3 cheeses, water crackers, pear 22
Appellation rock oysters, fresh shucked ea 4.5
3 for 12
Toasties
The Cheesy Hit
Two Cheese, adjvar, spinach and pickle 12
No Qualmy Salami
Hot cantipalo salami, cheese, adjvar, spinach 14
Wikki Wikki Chikki
Chicken breast, mayo, chives, roquette 14
Mortadella Funky Fella
Mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio pesto 15
Soup Of The Day
See the board! House made, served with fresh bread 16
Every Wednesday from 6.30pm: KUKUAA'S KITCHEN
Experience the authentic flavours of Ghana with Kukuaa Acqua. Using cherished family recipes and time-honoured cooking techniques, she invites you on a journey through West Africa, sharing the rich culture, warmth, and bold flavours that make Ghanaian cuisine so special. Remember; a party without Jollof is just a meeting!
MUSIC PROGRAM
Every Wednesday from 7.30pm: AFROSPACE INTERCHANGE
A collective of exceptional Naarm musicians, formed to explore, rejoice and champion the rich tradition of South African jazz from its roots in the struggle for freedom to its current sounds under the guidance of the “Born Free” generation. Their music invokes a spiritual moment that communicates directly with the soul and rhythms of all our ancestors. The beating heart of the the band is 78 year old township drum legend and originator Brian Abrahams (collaborator of Sarah Vaughan, Archie Shepp, Abdullah Ibrahim and more) leading the crew on a journey of creation; something that’s part celebration, part history lesson, all pure magic.
Every Thursday from 7.30pm: LANEOUS & FRIENDS
Your favourite musicians’ favourite musician, the self-taught, prodigious and naively fearless Laneous plays every Thursday at Old Plates. The man has many a musical finger in many a musical pie and continually draws upon his vast company of euphonic conspirators to curate a unique musical experience each week. From re-imagined neo-soul originals to left-of-centre jazz covers to fully-improvsed anthems to a bunch of other weird shit, it's always a new trip. DIfferent music. Different friends. Same guy. Every Thursday
Fridays from 8pm
June 5th: SK
June 12th: DJ Ken Boogie
June 19th: Josh Olave Band
June 26th: Mike Steva 7" record launch
with DJ Manchild
Saturdays from 8pm
June 6th: DJ Maya K
June 13th: Sweet People w/ Jumps & Rex
June 20th:
June 27th: Miss Goldie & Logan Gibson
Sundays - closed for winter
Wednesday, Thursday: 5pm-12am
Friday, Saturday: 12pm-1am
Sunday: closed for winter
manchild@oldplates.com.au