A Work in Progress

23/06/2025

It’s here. 20% off Merivale gift cards.

Your ticket to food, fun and late nights – now cheaper. Be quick, only for a limited time.

Get yours: merivale.info/giftcards20off

24/10/2023

Your weekday lunch just got better. Cruise over for killer dumplings, epic cocktails and banging tunes.

30/12/2022

Our tucked-away spot makes for an easy solo lunch, quick bite, or catch-up with friends.

08/04/2021

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for... WIP is re-opening its doors on the 13th April! Grab your friends, book a table, and spend a night feasting on all your favourites, including our killer dumpling selection, oh-so-special fried rice, salt ‘n’ pepper chicken wings, and more. https://merivale.com/venues/workinprogress/

15/04/2015

Work in Progress and Papi Chulo Exec Chef Patrick Friesen is all set to lead the way on Merivale's latest acquisition in Sydney's inner west, continuing his bromance with Papi partner and El Loco Exec Chef Chris Hogarth. We can't wait to see what these guys have got in store...

Justin Hemmes speaks to Broadsheet about Merivale’s newest acquisition, Enmore's Queen Victoria Hotel.

26/02/2015

Time to start planning your lunch menu - Work In Progress pops opens today at 12pm, launching exclusively for 5 weeks as part of .

Get down early for the best fried chicken this side of Hong Kong!

http://merivale.com.au/wipbar/

23/02/2015

Fresh out of the frier: Papi Chulo's Patrick Friesen takes over WIP Bar with his fried chicken and noodle pop-up bar on Thursday as part of .

Get your mitts on dishes like fried chicken with ginger nuoc cham and pnomh penh wings with lime white pepper take the lead, together with Sichuan duck and tofu lo mein and pork & prawn wonton mein with egg noodles.

http://bit.ly/wip-bar

23/02/2015

Just 2 days left until the March into Merivale Launch Party!
Eat local with us at the party. For $45 you'll get 8 tokens to use on over 150 dishes and cocktails, plus you can keep coming back for more with the option to top-up your tokens.

Get your tickets now, you only have until Wednesday! http://bit.ly/march-into-merivale-launch-party

23/02/2015

As part of our March into Merivale shenanigans, we've got a pop-up bar coming to the heart of Sydney! All will be revealed tomorrow, but while you wait, finish the riddle to find out what we're up to...

Confucius says chicken who eats noodles makes for ____________.

22/02/2015

What will $45 get you at the March into Merivale Launch Party?

Three days to go. Get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/march-into-merivale-launch-party