Spiced mochiko fried chicken with Harrington's smoked pork belly, grilled pineapple, habanero-pineapple salsa, smoked cheese, buttercrunch lettuce, pickles, crispy red onions and margherita mayo in a Poneke Bakery sunset coconut milk bun, with sweet potato fries and coconut-lime aioli.

Inspired by retro tropical honeymoons, Tropic Like It’s Hot brings the heat with a little spice balanced by sweet and tangy sun-soaked island flavours.

Vegetarian/Vegan alternative: Spiced mochiko fried vegan 'chicken' and smoked-kalua glazed facon

This August, Beach Babylon becomes Club Tropicana, a retro, romantic escape inspired by 1960s tropical honeymoons, classic tiki bars and vintage beach glamour. Picture golden sunsets, flamingos, thatched umbrellas and the carefree buzz of a sun-soaked getaway, right in the heart of Wellington. No passport required.

The menu is vibrant and full of escapist flair. Start with coconut prawns and banana blossom kokondo, then dive into mains like mango glazed roasted pork belly or the tropical tofu paneer curry. Save room for dessert: pineapple upside-down pudding or a coconut rum fondue for two to bring the tropical fantasy to a sweet finale. Behind the bar, the tiki and kava-spiked cocktails flow freely, from Pink Flamingos to retro rum punches, all dressed to impress with flamingo stirrers, umbrellas and tropical garnishes.

A golden-age soundtrack sets the mood, featuring the smooth calypso of Harry Belafonte, beachy vibes from The Beach Boys, and sun-drenched classics by Astrud Gilberto.

Club Tropicana is a winter getaway, fun and fabulously over the top.