PM’s Boozy Bash: Anthony Albanese Rings Up a Tab for the Ages, Shouting Entire Pub a Beer in New York City!
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gets behind the bar at Aussie-themed Old Mates pub in New York City, pouring schooners for patrons and shouting the entire venue a drink.
- The PM’s surprise move comes after ringing the iconic Bells Beach trophy on display, triggering the pub’s rule that the ringer must shout the house a drink.
- Albanese joins Foreign Minister Penny Wong and other Aussie dignitaries at the pub, which is owned by Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, Hugh Jackman, and Ash Barty.
Anthony Albanese is certainly living up to his reputation as a fun-loving leader, shocking patrons at an Aussie-themed pub in New York City by shouting the entire venue a beer! The Prime Minister got behind the bar at Old Mates pub, rolling up his sleeves to pour schooners for the cheering crowd.
The impromptu bar-tending session came after Albanese rang the iconic Bells Beach trophy on display at the pub, triggering the venue’s rule that the ringer must shout the house a drink. According to eyewitnesses, the PM was in high spirits, cracking jokes and chatting with patrons as he worked the bar.
Albanese was joined at the pub by Foreign Minister Penny Wong and other Aussie dignitaries, including Nova’s Wippa and Rob Galluzzo, who were in New York to speak about their pioneering program ‘Protecting Children in the Digital Age’ at the United Nations General Assembly.
In a speech to the crowd, Albanese praised the pub as a “great venue” and thanked the owners for their hospitality. “Have a great night. It’s been a really proud occasion as Australia’s Prime Minister to be here to talk to the United Nations tonight,” he said. “It’s also really fun to be with you tonight. Thank you to this amazing bar, Australians know how to have fun.”
The PM’s visit to the pub was just one highlight of his busy schedule in New York City, where he addressed the United Nations General Assembly and met with world leaders to discuss key issues including Australia’s bid to join the UN Security Council.