The Grey Goose Courtside Bar is returning to Melbourne Park for its second year, serving up its signature Lemon Ace cocktail at the Australian Open.

Overlooking Court 6 with sweeping, uninterrupted views, the Courtside Bar has been reimagined with an elevated sensibility and stylish cues of French Riviera inspiration, designed to offer fans a premium escape between serves.

As the first-ever space to introduce stadium seating attached directly to a bar, it provides guests with the opportunity to watch the tennis from an entirely fresh perspective.

The signature Grey Goose Lemon Ace returns as the hero serve. Crafted with Grey Goose vodka, passionfruit syrup and sparkling lemonade and garnished with a playful lemon ball and fresh mint, the Lemon Ace aims to embody the energy and zest of summer tennis.

Fans can enjoy the cocktail as a freshly mixed serve or as an AO-exclusive ready-to-drink can, available only at Melbourne Park throughout the tournament. Additional cocktails will include ‘Grey Goose Centre Court Cooler’ – Grey Goose Vodka with raspberry syrup, lime juice and grapefruit juice and Grey Goose, Soda and Lime.

Grey Goose Global Director of Brand Experience and jazz pianist-turned-sommelier-turned bartender Joe McCanta
brings his creative flair and global experience across the US and UK to Courtside Bar, ensuring every Lemon Ace and
Grey Goose serve is poured with precision and showmanship.

The culinary offering has been elevated for 2026 with a French-inspired menu crafted by award-winning chef, Nik Hill of Porcine Bistro in Sydney’s Paddington. Hill’s creations include Leek & Lobster Quiche; Tomato & Cucumber Salad with Goats Cheese & Pimm’s Vinaigrette; Truffle Honey Custard Tarts; Camembert & Brandied Prunes; Duck Liver & Foie Gras Parfait with Stonefruit Gelée; and Bread & Butter – each designed to pair seamlessly with the Lemon Ace.

Staff will be dressed in bespoke Ralph Lauren uniforms, marrying French flair with Tennis Club sophistication and completing the elevated courtside aesthetic.

For guests seeking a more intimate experience, the Grey Goose offering extends into Club 1905 as part of the AO Reserve program, where opulent interiors, premium serves, and unmatched Rod Laver Arena views set the tone.

Here, guests can enjoy signature Grey Goose serves, including Grey Goose Classic Martinis and Grey Goose Espresso Martinis with the opportunity to upgrade to Grey Goose Altius, complemented by a refined tableside Martini Trolley moment. Martinis are finished with chosen bitters or brines with a theatrical long-pour before being garnished and served.

“Grey Goose is all about celebrating the art of taking time for pleasure, what we call ‘Joie de Vivre’, the joy of living,” said Monty Velich-Ryan, Senior Brand Manager, Grey Goose Australia.

“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. From cocktails and cuisine to playful, French Riviera-inspired touches at the Courtside Bar, every moment is designed to delight and surprise.”