Solotel brings Champagne and lobster club sandwiches to Matt Moran venues this August

This August, Solotel will bring a touch of luxury to select venues with the launch of Champagne Club, a month-long celebration of one of hospitality’s most enduring dining rituals; Champagne and club sandwiches.

Available across Matt Moran’s Solotel venues from Saturday 1 August to Monday 31 August, Champagne Club pairs a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial with a lobster club sandwich and housemade crisps for $40.

The Vision

Taking inspiration from classic London institutions such as The Savoy and The Wolseley, as well as traditional American chophouses, Champagne Club reimagines the timeless pairing of Champagne and club sandwiches through the lens of Matt Moran’s venues, bringing an elevated yet accessible indulgence to:

• Aria

• Chiswick

• North Bondi Fish

• Chophouse

• Riverbar & Kitchen (Brisbane)

The Star of the Show

At the centre of the offer is a lobster club sandwich developed by Aria executive chef Tom Gorringe. Served on soft shokupan bread, the sandwich layers lobster, LP’s mortadella, pickled green tomato, lettuce and spicy mayonnaise.

“The best club sandwiches are all about balance and simplicity,” says Tom Gorringe, executive chef of Aria. “We wanted to keep the comfort and familiarity of an original club sandwich, but introduce a few ingredients that make it feel a little more special. The lobster and mortadella add a layer of richness, while the pickled tomato cuts through the flavours. Paired with a glass of Moët, it’s a perfect combination.”

“Champagne and a club sandwich are one of those pairings that never goes out of style,” says Matt Moran, chef and restaurateur. “There’s something great about giving people the permission to have a little indulgence without needing an occasion.”

Where to Find It

Venue	Availability Details
Aria	Available at the bar
Chophouse	Available at the bar
Chiswick	Available in the bar on Saturdays and Sundays; in the main dining room during all other services
North Bondi Fish	Available throughout the venue
Riverbar & Kitchen	Available throughout the venue

About Solotel

Solotel is a family-owned hospitality group that operates a portfolio of 20 diverse businesses across Sydney and Brisbane. Founded in 1986 by Bruce Solomon, Solotel is a family of venues that has maintained its focus on Australia’s passion for bar, pub, hotel and restaurant culture.

From front of house to the kitchen, Solotel’s values of growth, unity, and creativity run through everything they do. It’s an approach that drives the group’s diverse range of experiences, deepens its connection to the communities it serves, and shapes the future of Australian hospitality.

In 2016, Solotel merged with Matt Moran’s restaurants, bringing together two of Australia’s most respected names in hospitality under one roof. The merger expanded Solotel’s portfolio, cementing the group as one of the most diverse and dynamic hospitality operators in the country.

About Matt Moran

With a long standing career in the Australian food industry, Matt Moran has a plethora of awards to his name as well as television shows, best-selling cookbooks and ownership of some of Australia’s most celebrated dining establishments.

Matt’s culinary career began 40 years ago, working his way up through some of Sydney’s leading kitchens before opening his own restaurant, The Paddington Inn Bistro, at just 22 years old. He then went on to build and lead some of Australia’s most successful restaurants. Today he takes an entrepreneurial path concentrating on overseeing the food and menus at his restaurants.

A fourth generation farmer with a rural upbringing on a classic Aussie dairy farm, Matt still runs a property in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, which supplies beef and lamb to his restaurants. As the pioneer of ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy in Australia, he has a strong belief in the importance of everyone understanding the origins of the food being served on their plate.