Desperate pub sets up a warehouse 'drive-thru' serving 'boozy' chocolate mousse, DIY taco kits and champagne on tap to try stay afloat during Sydney's lockdown
- A pub has set up a warehouse drive-thru to serve diners in lockdown
- Bella Vista Hotel in Sydney's north west has launched an 'Essentials Express'
- Diners can get boozy desserts, DIY taco or burger kits and beer on tap
A pub has set up a drive-thru to serve diners in lockdown boozy chocolate mousse, DIY taco or burger kits and prosecco on tap.
Bella Vista Hotel in Sydney's north west has launched an 'Essentials Express Warehouse' - a contactless drive-thru service for customers to shop for food and drinks, with profits going towards keeping staff employed.
The menu includes boozy desserts like tiramisu or sticky date pudding, cocktails-to-go, ready-cooked meals, homemade pasta dishes and sauces, American-style barbecue, pizza bases, tap beer from $7.50 per litre or prosecco from $10 a litre.

A pub has set up a drive-thru to serve diners in lockdown boozy chocolate mousse, DIY taco or burger kits and prosecco on tap (pictured of cars driving through the Essentials Express Warehouse at Bella Vista Hotel in Sydney's north west)

Bella Vista Hotel in Sydney's north west has launched an 'Essentials Express Warehouse' offering customers desserts, alcohol and DIY meal kits like burgers and tacos


In addition to beer on tap, the pub is also offering customers prosecco on tap for just $10 per litre and cocktails-to-go such as boozy caramel shakes, French martini and sex on the beach
Customers can treat themselves to an adults-only chocolate mousse, made with Tia Maria [coffee liqueur] and Frangelico [hazelnut liqueur].
For $20 per pack, the gluten-free dessert serves up to four people and contains one standard drink.
In addition to boozy desserts, diners can order homemade meals such as a homemade family size beef lasagne for $45, lamb shoulder with a litre of beer for $60, a barbecue cheeseburger pack for $60 and a san choy bow kit for $30.
Shoppers can enjoy a Mexican fiesta at home with the DIY taco kits with your choice of pulled chicken or pork for $50, or treat themselves to a complimentary cheese platter with every purchase of 'two boozy shakes and serve cocktails'.


Shoppers can enjoy a Mexican fiesta at home with the DIY taco kits (left) with your choice of pulled chicken or pork for $50 and boozy desserts like chocolate mousse (right)

The pub is offering homemade boozy desserts - including chocolate mousse, tiramisu and stick date pudding for $20 per pack which serves up to four people

There are cocktails-to-go including boozy caramel shakes, martini and sex on the beach

There are other meal kits on sale including a san choy bow pack for just $30
There are other meal kits on sale including a $70 barbecue pack with ribs, wings, chips and sauces, and $40 beef cheeks with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Other menu items include $15 pumpkin soup with sourdough bread and $12 for a pack of eight cheeseburger spring rolls or homemade dumplings with pork or vegetarian options available.
Customers are required to order on arrival via a QR code provided by staff.
The service is available seven days a week. Sunday to Wednesday from 12pm to 6pm and Thursday to Saturday between 12pm and 9pm.