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JUNE & JULY 2026

Celebrate EOFY at Nour. From long lunches to shared banquet dinners or private events, our flexible spaces cater to every occasion — including an intimate private dining room for up to 20 guests or full venue hire for larger celebrations. Enjoy generous Levantine-inspired menus designed for sharing, paired with warm, refined hospitality.

Book for 7+ guests and receive a $100 gift card, or 12+ guests and receive a $200 gift card. Book by 30 June.

SUNDAY 10TH MAY 2026

Bring Mum to her favourite Surry Hills restaurant. Warm, lively and made for long lunches, Nour's dining room is the kind of place you never want to leave. Executive Chef Ibrahim Kasif's three-course sharing banquet makes it even harder to go. $139pp. Add a bespoke bouquet for a beautiful arrival moment.

TUESDAY 5TH MAY 2026

Tacos Árabes were born when Lebanese immigrants brought shawarma to Puebla. We're just bringing it home to Crown Street, with margaritas and a mariachi band. Joining Ibrahim Kasif for one night only is Toby Wilson, the man who built Ricos Tacos into one of Sydney's most loved taco institutions. $100pp.

EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Step in, sit down and let us bring lunch to life. Our $59 set menu is designed to share. Generous plates, quick service and that NOUR welcome you know so well. 

Made for locals who want to pause, reset and be out the door in under an hour. No fuss, just really good food.

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 12PM

Golden afternoons, shared plates, the soft hum of conversation — this is how weekends linger at NOUR. Join us from 12PM for a 90-minute bottomless experience of banquets, wine, and effortless joy.

13 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH 2026

This Mardi Gras, NOUR is part of ESCA’s Margarita Passport. A limited-time, city-wide celebration from 13 February – 1 March 2026.

At NOUR, we lean into brightness and abundance. Enjoy our Ananas Tommy’s Margarita, made with Orendain Tequila, yuzu, passion fruit, pineapple.

Collect your passport, sip across participating venues, and receive a stamp with every Margarita purchased.

5 stamps → $100 ESCA dining voucher
6 stamps → $250 ESCA dining voucher

Each Margarita sold contributes $1 to Pride Foundation Australia

SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2026

This Valentine’s Day, return to NOUR with a $139pp four-course set menu made for passing plates, pouring wine and staying longer than planned. Middle Eastern flavours, generous dishes and a dining room that feels instantly familiar.

It’s warm, it’s easy, it’s the place that already feels like yours. 

31 DECEMBER 2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at NOUR.

Welcome 2026 in style with vibrant flavours and warm hospitality at your favourite neighbourhood spot.

Choose your perfect dining experience from our à la carte or banquet menus or for a truly indulgent evening, our $139 Feast.

Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a night with friends, NOUR offers the ideal setting to toast to the year ahead.

Open from 5:30pm | Final seating at 8:30pm

1 NOVEMBER - 31 DECEMBER 2025

A Lebanese table made for celebrating.

This Christmas, let NOUR set the stage for your festive gathering. Our $139 Festive Feast is a generous spread of Lebanese dishes, reimagined with contemporary flair and designed for sharing. Groups of 6+ will recieve a complimentary glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival. Whether it’s your work party or a long-overdue catch-up with friends, the food and mood will make it memorable.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025

This Negroni Month, NOUR partners with our Surry Hills neighbours, Four Pillars Gin, for an evening of bold flavour, creative pairings and a touch of gin-soaked mischief.

Guided by Four Pillars Brand Ambassador Sam Hulston, the night unfolds over a four-course, share-style menu from Executive Chef Ibrahim Kasif. Each dish layered with gin botanicals and paired with a curated Negroni.

A spirited celebration of Sydney’s most loved aperitivo, seen through the distinct lens of Four Pillars and NOUR.

1 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Negroni season has arrived.

NOUR is celebrating the cocktail of all cocktails with three bold expressions of the Negroni. From the timeless classic to a tropical twist laced with pineapple and passionfruit, to a rich and velvety coffee & walnut number.

Compliment each pour with a curated chef’s snack, the Cantabrian Anchovy Toast with Classic Ezme.

Available lunch & dinner, in September.

11 - 13 AUGUST 2025

This August, we invite you to join us as NOUR becomes home to Stanbuli for three nights only. Chef Ibrahim Kasif’s beloved Stanbuli, once a fixture of Enmore Road, returns with a full restaurant takeover — reviving the spirit of his meyhane in a soulful celebration of Turkish food, heritage, and hospitality.

Cold meze, hot dishes, charcoal cooking. No courses. No rules. Just generous plates made to be shared, swiped, and savoured. Inspired by the tavernas of Istanbul, Stanbuli was bold, joyful, and full of heart.

For those who knew it, and those yet to experience it — this is Stanbuli, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Seats are limited. Book early for this special homecoming.

19 MAY - 22 JUNE 2025

Kick off your NOUR experience with the perfect two-sip martini. As part of The Martini Collective, NOUR is serving a mini Olive Leaf Gin martini paired with a specially crafted snack from our kitchen — the perfect way to begin your evening. Available from 19 May to 22 June, in proud partnership with Four Pillars. 

Bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome.

APRIL TO MAY 2025

This autumn, discover Season of Vino — a curated offering of premium wines selected by Head Sommelier Sarah O’Dwyer, available for a limited time at an exclusive price.

As the days cool and the light softens, there’s no better time to settle in with a glass of something refined. We’re reaching for wines that echo the season — warm, expressive, and made to linger.

From Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm–6:30pm, enjoy a glass of sommelier-selected wine for $12.

Exclusive pours, limited hour.

FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 2025

Celebrate International Women’s Day with an experience designed to help you speak up, stand out, and accelerate action. Led by renowned Confidence Speaking Coach Annelise McCarthy, this interactive lunch will give you the tools to command any room—all while indulging in a menu crafted by the talented women of ESCA.

For $109 per person, enjoy a glass of MV Clover Hill 'Pyrenees' Brut Sparkling Wine on arrival, followed by a four-course feast crafted by some of ESCA’s top female chefs: Priscila Pinheiro (AALIA), Ping Li (Itō), Arhana Varma (NOUR), Irem Irmak Engin (LILYMU), and Stella Hayoung Lee (JOJI). Pair your banquet with a curated wine selection from NOUR’s Head Sommelier Sarah O’Dwyer, showcasing wines from female winemakers, for a complete experience.

1ST - 23RD FEBRUARY 2025

Join the Mardi Gras adventure this February with esca's Margarita Passport. Experience seven unique margaritas crafted with Orendain Tequila, celebrating love, community, and festivity.

Pick up your passport at Aalia, Nour, Lilymu, Itō, Jōji, Henrietta Surry Hills, or Henrietta Windsor, and collect a stamp for each margarita you enjoy. Earn rewards as you sip—5 stamps get you a $100 esca voucher, while 6 stamps unlock a $250 voucher and entry to the Mardi Gras Party with The Illustrious Blacks at Jōji on 28th February. Every purchase also enters you into a draw to win a ticket to the Mardi Gras Party. Plus, $1 from every margarita supports Pride Foundation Australia.

T&Cs apply. Submit completed passports at any venue by 23rd February. Winners announced 24th February. Gift cards issued by 3rd March.

JANUARY 2025

We’re excited to announce the ESCA x Marionette Plum Liqueur—a blend of Victorian plums, Reed and Co Shochu, and Melbourne Sake. This vibrant liqueur offers bold plum acidity, savory undertones, and a fresh, sake-accented finish.

Enjoy a bespoke Plum Eksi cocktail, made with ESCA x Marionette Plum, Four Pillars Rare Dry, Ginger, and Lemon, at NOUR throughout January or purchase a bottle below.

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2024

For those looking to welcome 2025 with bold flavours and great company, join us at NOUR.

Choose from our à la carte or banquet menus to make the evening truly your own, complemented by a selection of chef specials to elevate the experience. Or go all in and end the year in style with our $139 festive feast, complete with a complimentary glass of M.V. Clover Hill sparkling wine on arrival.

Whether you're having an intimate dinner or celebrating early with friends, our dining room is the perfect spot to share special moments. It's your neighborhood favourite for relaxed celebrations.

Open for dinner from 5.30pm; last booking 8.30pm.

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this November with Roku Gin at NOUR! Enjoy our bespoke Lichee cocktail, a delicate and refreshing blend of Roku Gin and lychee, perfect for those seeking something sweet and floral. Pair it with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks and don’t forget the $14 Southside cocktail, available at every ESCA venue.

Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this October with Toki Whisky! Enjoy $14 Toki Whisky Highballs and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks.

Available Monday to Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Thursday & Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

1ST - 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Celebrate Negroni month this September with ESCA, in collaboration with Four Pillars. Enjoy a Fastuca Negroni at NOUR, crafted with Four Pillars ‘Rare Dry’, Pistachio Distillate, Apricot, Campari, Rosso Vermouth

Get your hands on a Classic Four Pillars Negroni for $15, WEEKDAYS TIL 6 PM WEEKDAYS TIL 6PM (subject to opening hours).

For more Negroni fun, join AALIA for a special gin dinner with Four Pillars’ Co-Founder Cam Mackenzie. Enjoy a G&T on arrival, followed by a three-course menu with cocktail pairings, all for $175 per person. Book here.

THROUGHOUT AUGUST 2024

Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this August with Haku Vodka! Enjoy $14 Haku Vodka cocktails and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks.

Available Monday to Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Thursday & Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 2024

Welcome to Horizons, a lunch series celebrating the rich history of the Middle East. Inspired by ESCA’s ethos of "challenge the ordinary," we've invited Australia's top chefs to playfully reimagine Middle Eastern cuisine and to broaden your horizons.

Join us on Sunday 30th June, for an exclusive lunch with renowned chef Ibrahim Kasif and Paul Farag. Guests can expect an exciting four-course menu celebrating the flavours of Lebanon and Turkey, for $109 per person. Don’t miss out on this one-off event!

12TH MARCH – 9TH APRIL 2024

Break fast with a delicious banquet at NOUR. Enjoy a complimentary soup with our classic or signature Ramadan Banquet from March 12th to April 9th. Embrace Ramadan's unity and reflection by breaking fast with a halal-friendly meal, shared with loved ones.

FRIDAY 8TH MARCH

Join NOUR on International Women’s Day, as we honour and uplift ESCA's Females. Led by Group Wine Manager Eleonore Wulf, indulge in a $99 per person lunch featuring dishes curated by the talented females of AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU and Itō. Enjoy snacks by NOUR’s Mariangela Simone and Haeyoung Lee, starters by LILYMU’s Mawan Kajitpon, a main course by Itō’s Kim Nguyen, and dessert by AALIA’s pastry chef Kate Manera.

Enjoy a stunning performance by the Australian World Orchestra with a glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne on arrival, plus a curated wine pairing by NOUR’s Head Sommelier Sarah O’Dwyer.

WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2024

Set the stage for romance with an intimate Valentine's dinner on Crown Street. Romance is on the menu with a four-course banquet that features new iterations of classic NOUR dishes, such as duck shawarma, kingfish nayyeh and eggplant mes’a’aha with house pita – all for $129 per person.

1ST NOVEMBER - 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Join us at NOUR this festive season for an unforgettable Christmas celebration. Groups of 7+ receive a complimentary glass of Mumm Champagne when dining on our signature banquet menu for $129 per person.

FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2023

We're raising our glasses high to toast World Champagne Day. Dine with us for lunch on Friday 27th October and receive a FREE glass of Mumm RSRV 4.5 Cuvee Brut Champagne. Book your table below to indulge in the finest bubbles and celebrate this special day with us.

1ST SEPTEMBER - 1ST OCTOBER 2023

ESCA is hosting a month-long celebration of all things Negroni, in collaboration with Four Pillars. Our bar managers have worked with Creative Drinks Director Nick Tesar to craft unique Negroni’s only available this month.

On Nour’s Negroni menu, you can expect the Toasted Coconut Negroni, Four Pillars Barrel Aged Negroni and Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin & Tonic. Join us this September to cheers to negroni’s in ways you've never have before.

20TH SEPTEMBER 2023

As part of ESCA's Negroni Month, we’re hosting a one-off dinner with our neighbours, Four Pillars. Hosted by Four Pillars Creative Drinks Director and Diageo World Class Winner, Nick Tesar, guests can enjoy a four-course menu by head chef Gianluca Lonati, infused with all things gin, and paired with four bespoke Four Pillars cocktails for $140PP.

MONDAY 28TH - TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2023

Adam Wolfers' Ételek returns for a two-night takeover. For $100 per person, Indulge in a 5-course menu that features Adam's signature dishes, such as a wood-fired bagel with schmears, matzo ball soup and schmaltz and Jerusalem artichoke ice cream with matzo praline.

WEDNESDAY 2ND AUGUST 2023

This wine dinner celebrates the release of the 2022 Single Vineyard release from Mulline. Guests can be amongst the first to try the latest single-site wines that Mulline is renowned for, paired with a unique three-course menu, created by NOUR's Head Chef Gianluca Lonati for $165PP

17TH FEBRUARY - 5TH MARCH 2023

Together with Calle23, we're offering a colourful twist on our margaritas, each representing a colour from the PRIDE flag. Step up to the bar at AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Henrietta and Cuckoo Callay and taste the rainbow with our limited-edition PRIDE margaritas. Each sip you take gets you closer to the grand prize of a $250 gift card!

WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2022

For one night only, Four Pillars’ Co-Founder Stuart Gregor is hosting a very special Gin Dinner. Immerse yourself in an interactive evening presented by Stu, with a creative gin-infused Middle Eastern Feast by Executive Chef Paul Farag.

THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST 2022

Celebrate truffle season at NOUR with two special dishes from Executive Chef Paul Farag, such as smoked potato manti with walnut, shanklish and truffle and isot crusted whole spatchcock with corn muhlama and truffle.

WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY 2022

Join NOUR’s Head Chef Luca Lonati and renowned Sicilian Chef, Lino Sauro from Olio Kensington Street for a Taste of Siqilliya. Together the chef’s have worked on a unique, standout menu in the typical NOUR banquet style offering a selection of dishes that are a fusion of Arabic and Sicilian flavours. An aperitif and digestif are included on the menu in keeping with the Sicilian theme using Gruppo Campari’s Amaro Averna which is a classic liqueur from Sicily.