Drinks are on (top of) SAM

By Georgia Tacey

Mar 19, 2025

Bar SAM is opening for Friday night drinks. Photo: Supplied.

Shepparton Art Museum and Elsewhere at SAM are joining forces to raise the bar for Friday nights.

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The level four bar and terrace will be opening for Bar SAM on select Friday nights throughout 2025.

SAM head of engagement Gabrielle Calandro said she was excited to welcome everyone to the new experience.

“We’re thrilled to be introducing Bar SAM to our community this month,” she said.

“The regular opening of our level four bar to the public has been highly anticipated since 2021, and we’re so excited to give people a new experience to enjoy as part of our region’s hospitality scene.

“Bar SAM offers a new way of engaging with the museum, and we’re excited to team up with our friends Elsewhere at SAM to make this a great after-hours museum experience.”

The first night of Bar SAM will be on Friday, March 28, with people welcome to enjoy the sunset views over Victoria Park Lake with drinks and a light food menu on level four from 5.30pm to 8pm.

Entry will be free, with no bookings, and is strictly 18 plus.

Information on the upcoming dates for Bar SAM can be found at tinyurl.com/224stahj