[NSW] OzBargain 16th Birthday - Sydney CBD Meetup #2 - Wednesday 30th November at 7pm @ The Bavarian York St

I Smell Pennies on 26/10/2022 - 19:31
Last edited 30/11/2022 - 14:47 by 1 other user

As promised, I will be hosting a 2nd Sydney CBD meetup for those who are unable to attend the Chinatown Butchers Buffet lunch meetup for lunch, with the go-ahead given by @scotty

Date & Time: Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 7pm till late
Location: The Bavarians (York St) Sydney CBD
Address: 24 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Cap: 55 people
Menu: Choose either $35 'All You Can Eat' Meat (includes free sides offered by manager) OR regular menu

Please note that attendance for this event will be prioritised for those who:

are unable to attend the Sydney CBD (Chinatown) lunch meetup due to work or other reasons**

are currently hosting an OzBargain meetup (you deserve a treat for the work put in)

Rest will be filled later depending on cap etc

Please vote on the poll accordingly and let me know if you are interested. I will update the post from time to time. Come along for some free food and have fun!

-I Smell Pennies

Update (20/11/2022)

Update (22/11/2022)

Final Update (29/11/2022)

Event Sponsors

@Mobileciti (free bags of goodies)
@Wireless1 (free prizes and goodies)
@scotty (free 2022 OzBargain t-shirts & free food)

Current Attendance List (Deposit Paid)

OzBargainers	More OzBargainers
1. @I Smell Pennies	29. @donnychien
2. @DustyAfternoon	30. @Vulgar
3. @impostor	31. @clari
4. @portcsu	32. @Samchica
5. @asianhatchling	33. @SliverFang
6. @Optimus Subprime	34. @GoldenCabbage
7. @sayno	35. @spast1ka
8. @kingfisherman	36. @Cintachan
9. @BuyNow Think Later	37. @iScream
10. @Matcha Milk Tea	38. @OnlyLurking
11. @Greentea	39. @mz2117
12. @poonky	40. @Serathis
13. @aton	41. @dextertheboygenius
14. @Jen2023	42. @Zippy7
15. @ksquare	43. @ywl
16. @HappyDying	44. @yenwastaken
17. @fordghia	45. @homersyd
18. @Mr Joker	46. @suanne6239
19. @Chivalry	47. @compugrid
20. @vSchweetz	48. @Hunt3r-8
21. @Synticulous	49. @parcus
22. @Sazdawg	50. @OSienna
23. @fattiecat	51. @ChiMot last min backup
24. @Minimanmax2000	52. @Baka Baka
25. @kirbycario	53. @chocaholic
26. @JayCeeJay	54. @homersyd's daughter
27. @Nagoos	55. @scotty
28. @asb174

Poll Options expired

105
Yes - I will be attending
12
No - I won’t be able to attend

Site Discussion OzBargain16

Comments

- aton on 18/11/2022 - 20:50
  
  Super. Am I in? I voted yes when the options were there earlier.
  - I Smell Pennies on 18/11/2022 - 21:01
    
    +1
    
    Please vote yes again, thanks!
    - aton on 18/11/2022 - 23:23
      
      I only see a yes I will be attending, but there are now 78 votes for that
      - I Smell Pennies on 18/11/2022 - 23:36
        
        @aton: yup, vote on that
        
        Mr Joker on 19/11/2022 - 17:43
        
        +1
        
        @I Smell Pennies: I'm still interested :) I just revoted yes!
        
        Thanks for organising @I Smell Pennies
        
        BuyNow Think Later on 19/11/2022 - 20:45
        
        +1
        
        @I Smell Pennies: Thanks for organising. I voted yes and I am interested.
Bottom G on 19/11/2022 - 23:46

can i come chill (promise not to touch any food or goodies!) even if you hit your cap. My office is literally next door
DustyAfternoon on 20/11/2022 - 09:27

How do we see if we voted? I voted on the first one, then the restaurant choice, but I’m not sure I got in on the final vote.
- I Smell Pennies on 20/11/2022 - 10:05
  
  Hi, it should be shaded green if you voted. Can you please revote?
  - DustyAfternoon on 20/11/2022 - 11:07
    
    Done.
I Smell Pennies on 20/11/2022 - 10:17

+7
Update 20/11/2022

I've confirmed the booking with The Bavarian, York St for Wednesday 30th Nov, 7pm. Details are updated in the OP

Please note that attendance for this event will be prioritised for those who:

are unable to attend the Sydney CBD (Chinatown) lunch meetup due to work or other reasons**

are currently hosting an OzBargain meetup (you deserve a treat for the work put in)

Rest will be filled later depending on cap etc

If you meet the requirements above and would like to confirm your attendance to this event, I will be taking a $5 fully refundable deposit via Beemit. Please write your OzBargain username in the “for what?” field when you make the transfer. This deposit is fully refundable in cash if you show up to the meetup. If you fail to show up, you lose the $5.

Beemit username: @itsmartin

If you cannot pay via Beemit, please pm me so I can send you bank details or PayID

I'm currently in contact with the general manager and final details aren't yet finalised. I've secured a booking for 40 people for now, and will update when I can obtain a higher cap. I will advise when the attendance list nears the cap.

Those coming to this event can choose to dine in to their regular menu OR their AYCE meat platters for $35pp

Those who dine on the regular menu will have to sit at a different table to those taking the AYCE package (I think most would be choosing the AYCE anyway). For those choosing the AYCE meat platters, she has kindly offered complimentary salad and fries as part of the package (usually $10). She has also offered a drinks package (soda, coke, sprite, tonic, coke no sugar, fanta) for $5pp. Thanks to @scotty, he has approved a budget of $40pp for this event, so we may add this drinks package in. As of now, I first have to find out if there will be a 5% service fee (If yes, I'll try get it waived. Otherwise, I'll try work something out as this is an extra $2pp)

I also reached out to @AHUANG from Mobilecity who is happy to sponsor us with free goodie bags on the evening (and he'll try get different items to those goodie bags from the Parramatta event yesterday). I just need to work out the logistics with him (huge thanks to Aaron).

Scotty might also attend this event :)

That's all for now, any questions please ask.
- bettina44 on 24/11/2022 - 15:35
  
  What will be done with the $5 deposit if someone doesn't show up? Will you be pocketing it/donating it charity/something else?
  - I Smell Pennies on 24/11/2022 - 15:37
    
    It'll be used to pay for the no-show fee that many restaurants now have
    - bettina44 on 24/11/2022 - 18:03
      
      Bavarian is charging you a $5pp no show fee?
      - I Smell Pennies on 24/11/2022 - 18:12
        
        @bettina44: The manager who’s taking care of my booking haven’t actually said anything but initially someone did say $10. Most people will be coming, I believe the deposit forces people to come as they don’t want to lose $5
        
        bettina44 on 25/11/2022 - 11:11
        
        @I Smell Pennies: yeah I get that
      - kerfuffle on 25/11/2022 - 09:07
        
        @bettina44: It's the Bavarian. They charge you 5% for eating there on a weekday …
        
        bettina44 on 25/11/2022 - 11:16
        
        @kerfuffle: ew
I Smell Pennies on 20/11/2022 - 23:02

@Jen2023 got your payment but please vote on the poll
SliverFang on 21/11/2022 - 17:31

Hi Op, I do really want to attend the celebration event together with my wife. I haven't participate any yet despite being a member for 3 years, and was unable to attend the CBD one due to unavailable schedule LOL. But I remember I was not the top 50 who voted. May I know how to comfirm my attendence? Shall I just send you the deposit?
- I Smell Pennies on 21/11/2022 - 18:00
  
  pm’d
  - SliverFang on 21/11/2022 - 18:07
    
    +1
    
    Deposit sent and thanks for your hard effort organizing the meetups. Cheers!
Synticulous on 21/11/2022 - 18:37

+1

Thanks for putting things together! I'll see you all there 🙂
I Smell Pennies on 22/11/2022 - 09:41

@yikachu @yenwastaken It seems (unconfirmed) that both of these accounts are made by the same person back to back 4 mins apart from each other, lol. Can you please send me a PM, it's about the deposit I received. Thanks
- Homr on 22/11/2022 - 10:51
  
  lol caught
I Smell Pennies on 22/11/2022 - 09:55

+3

Update 22/11/2022

Effective immediately I will no longer be taking a deposit as spots are reaching (or have reached) the cap.

I will be manually reaching out to you to fill up any remaining spots. It appears many have created new accounts for their +1, +2 etc… which is unfair for the first lot of long time members who actually voted and wanted to come since this post was created. By saying that, I will only be reaching out to you if your account was made before October 2022, and I will PM those whose accounts are from oldest to newest.

If you send a deposit and I have not reached out to you, I will not put you on the list and you will not be able to attend the event.

Thanks
- Homr on 22/11/2022 - 09:58
  
  +1
  
  Bit sly creating brand new accounts, why betray your own tribe 😡
- Serathis on 22/11/2022 - 11:44
  
  damn i thought i already voted, seems like it disappeared :( been checking this thread every few days and was away for the weekend and now its gone :(
  - I Smell Pennies on 22/11/2022 - 11:57
    
    +1
    
    Sorted out. No stress. Please check PMs :)
    - Serathis on 22/11/2022 - 12:11
      
      Thanks!
I Smell Pennies on 22/11/2022 - 23:53

Anyone who has an OzBargain account made in 2020 or earlier and would like to attend this meetup, please send me a PM
- cerealsmok3r on 24/11/2022 - 08:34
  
  +1
  
  Yeah me thanks lolololol. Jk I might just pop up to say high and mingle. Lmk if you need help with stock but I think Scotty’s got it covered
  - I Smell Pennies on 24/11/2022 - 13:47
    
    Thanks for your help as always
maltesers on 24/11/2022 - 01:25

I'm also interested. Could you please add me to the waiting list? : )
cerealsmok3r on 24/11/2022 - 08:41

+2

are currently hosting an OzBargain meetup (you deserve a treat for the work put in)

I nominate @RIPwallet for their efforts organising the Melbourne event!
- RIPwallet on 24/11/2022 - 10:01
  
  +2
  
  Haha thanks for the shoutout! I won't be in sydney but thanks for the thought:)
  - cerealsmok3r on 24/11/2022 - 13:28
    
    +1
    
    haha maybe next year!
cheesusme on 24/11/2022 - 14:36

Can you put me on waiting list as well
bettina44 on 24/11/2022 - 15:29

waitlist pls :)
JayCeeJay on 25/11/2022 - 15:59

Waitlist +2 please, and PM'd too for names.
Thank you
I Smell Pennies on 29/11/2022 - 18:39

+8
Update 29/11/2022 (Final)

Thanks for all your interests. We've had over 100 people vote on the poll as "going" and I totally didn't expect this, but we ended up choosing 55 OzBargainers (the majority who have not attended the Chinatown event) to attend. This year is the first year where I'm hosting these meetups and it'll be a good learning curve for myself, as well as providing suggestions to @scotty from my experience

For tomorrow's dine in, the manager has kindly reserved a section for us in the restaurant (Venue: The Bavarian York St). We have a long table of 12 and 4x 'Barrels' (I'm assuming fits around 11 people) to sit at. Generally all attendees have to either all dine in on the regular menu, or the AYCE menu, however the manager have kindly waived this off. However, they request that those people who dine into the 'All You Can Eat' Meat deal will have to sit separately at a different table to those dining on the regular menu.

If you are dining on the AYCE meat deal, the manager has offerered complimentary salid and chips. Scotty and myself WILL NOT be paying for drinks - this will be your own cost paid directly to the bar/restaurant)

If you are dining on the regular menu, you can order anything you want (including drinks) up to a limit of $35pp as per Scotty's request

@scotty will be bringing the last of the t-shirts. Thanks to him for sponsoring this event and all other events!

@Mobileciti and @Wireless1 may or may not be bringing freebies/goodie bags to sponsor this event

That's all from me, I hope you all enjoy the food, have a good chat with fellow Ozbargainers and have some fun :)
- DustyAfternoon on 29/11/2022 - 18:51
  
  +2
  
  Cheers for your work on this Pennies. You’ve been putting in a full second shift with this organising.
- Homr on 29/11/2022 - 19:42
  
  Alcohol is included with the $35per person, how good
  - I Smell Pennies on 29/11/2022 - 20:08
    
    who said?
    - Homr on 29/11/2022 - 20:08
      
      If you are dining on the regular menu, you can order anything you want (including drinks) up to a limit of $35pp as per Scotty's request
      
      Drinks = Alcohol
      - I Smell Pennies on 29/11/2022 - 20:09
        
        @Homr: I should have said “non alcoholic drinks”. scotty will not cover alcoholic drinks I think
        
        Homr on 29/11/2022 - 20:09
        
        +2
        
        @I Smell Pennies: okok, yes need to be more clearer
        
        I would've ordered $10 fries and $25 worth of beers
  - impostor on 29/11/2022 - 20:59
    
    +2
    
    @Homr You always comment but you never come to the events…
    
    Will we see you next year?
    - kerfuffle on 29/11/2022 - 21:07
      
      +2
      
      Or better yet, organise one next year after complaining that every event didn't suit his schedule
- Zippy7 on 29/11/2022 - 20:49
  
  +1
  
  Nice one. We get choice.
  AYCE meat, or you can choose your own including dessert.
- SydneySwan on 30/11/2022 - 09:59
  
  +2
  
  A few tips for attendees (based on going to this venue one evening last week);
  
  1). If you want to pay for anything with Rockpool Dining Group GCs expect to be told by the staff that they don't accept them. Just insist they refer to the manager who will process them. The actual process to use these cards is very time-consuming and none of the staff seem familiar with it.
  
  2). A lot of the staff are very inexperienced so make it very clear what you are ordering - I was given a glass of shiraz last week when I ordered chardonnay and was greeted with surprise when I rejected it.
  
  3). There is a lot of bell-ringing when people order schnapps (I think). It is very very loud. Stop what you were saying mid-sentence until after it finishes.
  
  Enjoy the night (I am not attending as I went to the Chatswood event).
  - Homr on 30/11/2022 - 10:03
    
    A lot of the staff are very inexperienced so make it very clear what you are ordering - I was given a glass of shiraz last week when I ordered chardonnay and was greeted with surprise when I rejected it.
    
    Surely they just delivered to the wrong table by mistake rather than getting your order wrong. Red wine is totally different to white wine
    - SydneySwan on 30/11/2022 - 10:15
      
      No. I ordered it at the bar and was given the wrong wine at the bar.
      - Homr on 30/11/2022 - 10:16
        
        @SydneySwan: Oh no, maybe the bartender couldnt hear properly due to the excessive noise in the backgroune
- I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 10:53
  
  +7
  
  Some of the prizes tonight from Wireless1 includes headphones 🎧, a few electric wine 🍷 openers and a Panasonic rice 🍚 cooker 😳
  
  A lucky few of the 55 attendees will be winning (randomly) tonight 😎
  
  Thanks to Wireless1 for supporting OzBargain
  - bettina44 on 30/11/2022 - 13:41
    
    Why don't I get sponsors for freebies for my event?!
    - I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 13:43
      
      Omg noo, did you reach out to them? :(((
      - bettina44 on 30/11/2022 - 13:44
        
        @I Smell Pennies: didn't know I could :O
        
        I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 13:52
        
        @bettina44: Next year :)
    - kerfuffle on 30/11/2022 - 13:52
      
      Maybe because you planned it with hardly any notice for sponsors to take notice of your event?
      - bettina44 on 30/11/2022 - 13:53
        
        @kerfuffle: Last minute is how I like it, less troubles ;)
      - Clear on 30/11/2022 - 22:18
        
        +2
        
        @kerfuffle: Sums up the PM's I get every year. A week or even days before the event they ask for stuff from my buddies in China. Give me at least 2 weeks to get stuff.
        
        I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 22:22
        
        @Clear: I’ll be in your PMs next year :)
        
        Clear on 30/11/2022 - 22:23
        
        @I Smell Pennies: I'll be at meetups next year.
        
        I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 22:26
        
        @Clear: can’t wait to meet you
        
        Clear on 30/11/2022 - 22:39
        
        +1
        
        @I Smell Pennies: Plenty of time to prep my Jesus outfit.
- I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 13:13
  
  +4
  
  Mobileciti will be providing all 55 attendees with a Amazfit Gym duffle bag and most of them will have a Mobileciti goodie bag with even more freebies inside.
  
  Thanks to Mobileciti for supporting OzBargain
  
  The Wireless1 prizes will be drawn towards the end so please stay if you want to win :)
  
  Have fun everyone!
  - impostor on 30/11/2022 - 13:58
    
    +3
    
    Thank you to our sponsors who are unable to make it tonight
    
    I've picked up the prizes and goodies - a sneaky peek of what we have tonight.
    
    Make sure you turn up or you miss your chance to win a rice cooker or gaming headsets!
spast1ka on 30/11/2022 - 13:55

is there any metered street parking in the vicinity after 7pm?
- impostor on 30/11/2022 - 13:59
  
  I booked at the nearest secure parking for $9 with the NRMA code
- Homr on 30/11/2022 - 14:00
  
  It's best to catch a train to Wynyard
  - impostor on 30/11/2022 - 14:04
    
    Already costs me nearly $6 for peak one-way into city
    - Homr on 30/11/2022 - 14:05
      
      +1
      
      Good luck navigating around the city in a car during those hours.
CyberMurning on 30/11/2022 - 14:36

+1

@smell pennies and @ahuang combo are the best!
Synticulous on 30/11/2022 - 17:14

Any peeps that clocked off nearby? To drink or not to drink before ayce..
I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 17:20

+2

Can everyone please try come 15 mins before to get checked in and receive your goodie bags thanks, we’ll stand outside the restaurant up until 6:55pm
- scotty on 30/11/2022 - 17:22
  
  +2
  
  Coming for the goodies bag but the Sydney light rail can't seem to be able to go faster.
  - I Smell Pennies on 30/11/2022 - 17:27
    
    +1
    
    They’ll be plenty of freebies saved for uou :)
    - JayCeeJay on 30/11/2022 - 18:56
      
      Save those goodie bags! ETA 6.05
      
      mad man running from station
- HappyDying on 30/11/2022 - 18:12
  
  Oh no I just saw this now! I'll be legging it and hopefully arrive just before
Synticulous on 30/11/2022 - 22:25

+5

@I Smell Pennies

Great night, huge thanks to all the ozb organisers and our sponsor overlords.

Long live the 12-13-14 lucky table with extra chips and salad!
- Optimus Subprime on 30/11/2022 - 23:55
  
  +1
  
  Yep that table was pretty awesome ;) luckiest table of the whole night!
Zippy7 on 30/11/2022 - 22:29

+2

Thanks to @I Smell Pennies for organising.
Good to meet you - no salad seen on our table, but we had plenty of meat.
Sazdawg on 30/11/2022 - 23:24

+2

@pennies & @scotty great night! This must be what the Oprah audience feels like, going home with some nice swag and a full belly to boot!
dextertheboygenius on 01/12/2022 - 00:23

+1

Thanks @i smell pennies and @scotty for an amazing party. Nice swag, good food and awesome company! Hope to meet everyone again next year!
Bottom G on 01/12/2022 - 10:15

+1

Thanks Pennies, Scotty & Imposter for your hard works in organising and running the show!

Great to meat you all and 10/10 choice for venue location-wise :)

HMU if you need a hand organising next year, happy to give a hand
Serathis on 01/12/2022 - 10:30

+2

Had great fun, thanks for organising Pennies and Scotty for funding this, much appreciated!

Shout out to the group who had 1 platter per person each, true Ozbargainers champs lol!
JayCeeJay on 01/12/2022 - 10:31

+1

Thanks @scotty, @I Smell Pennies for the organising for this event, very nice to see like-minded bargainers :)

My partner just had a sensitive case of alcohol before food and had to bail, but would have loved to stay longer!

Hoping ozbargain social events are more regular and not just yearly birthdays. Do some activites, some brainstorming of events and ozbargain changes/improvements. Potentially get some nice sponsors promoting their wares and need those T-shirts!
- Homr on 01/12/2022 - 10:45
  
  I agree, we should hold more social events and everyone chips in $5 - $10
  - kerfuffle on 01/12/2022 - 22:46
    
    +2
    
    Feel free to organise it then.
    - I Smell Pennies on 01/12/2022 - 23:14
      
      You make me laugh everytime haha.
I Smell Pennies on 01/12/2022 - 23:24

+13

Hey everyone, I just want to say thanks so much for coming yesterday! It was very nice meeting new people and I hope you enjoyed the event and the food. Congratulations to those who won a prize, all possible thanks to sponsors @Mobileciti and @Wireless1. And as always, thanks @scotty for making this possible and for your support on all events

Photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-A270wk6S0BGA4gpxeWw…
- Homr on 02/12/2022 - 10:12
  
  +1
  
  damn, that pork crackling and sausages looks good
- scotty on 02/12/2022 - 11:29
  
  +2
  
  Thanks for taking photos. Those will be great memories for ozbargainers years down the track. Yup I sounded like an old guy…

[NSW] OzBargain 16th Birthday - Sydney CBD Meetup #2 - Wednesday 30th November at 7pm @ The Bavarian York St

Update (20/11/2022)

Update (22/11/2022)

Final Update (29/11/2022)

Event Sponsors

Current Attendance List (Deposit Paid)

Poll Options expired

Comments

Update 20/11/2022

Update 22/11/2022

Effective immediately I will no longer be taking a deposit as spots are reaching (or have reached) the cap.

Anyone who has an OzBargain account made in 2020 or earlier and would like to attend this meetup, please send me a PM

Update 29/11/2022 (Final)

Some of the prizes tonight from Wireless1 includes headphones 🎧, a few electric wine 🍷 openers and a Panasonic rice 🍚 cooker 😳

Mobileciti will be providing all 55 attendees with a Amazfit Gym duffle bag and most of them will have a Mobileciti goodie bag with even more freebies inside.

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