tricky wicket, malvern
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Be prepared to be hit for six! Tricky Wicket on Glenferrie Road in Malvern has to be one of the coolest concepts we have come across. Not only does this venue pump out exceptional food with beautiful service, it allows the whole family an opportunity to test their batting skills in the nets.
So the concept is simple. Book in a session via the QR code on the table, head to the nets with a bat and prepare to face a couple of overs. You can select your level (backyard is the easiest) and your bowler (Po from Kung Fu Panda is the coolest choice!) - then you are away. The screen is synced in time with the bowling machine so it looks like you are facing a real bowler. When (…or if) you connect with the ball, the machine calculates the number of runs made and keeps track for you.
Mamma’s 5 year old hasn’t had much cricket practice so found the whole process a little tricky, but he did manage 12 runs over 24 balls. Not bad and we still had a good giggle! Sessions start at $10 for two overs.
Now back to the food! The menu here is not your typical indoor sports venue or MCG kiosk. This is top notch pub grub. You can go full steakhouse style for dinner, pick a delicious main, or spread out the love and grab a whole bunch of appetisers like Mamma (who can never commit to one type of order!). The flavours have a unique mix of international dishes from all the wonderful cricket playing nations. The papadum tacos are exceptional, as well as the fish n chips on the kids menu.
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Tuesday - Sundays
12pm - late
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256 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Mamma's special mentions: Sports fans will also LOVE the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG!
