Is this event suitable for solo guests?

Absolutely. Bound to Dine is designed to be warm, social and welcoming. Many of our guests attend solo and leave with new book friends.

Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes. Please let us know your dietary requirements during the checkout process and we’ll ensure you’re catered for.

A welcome cocktail is included. Additional drinks are available for purchase at the venue.

What time does the in-conversation begin?

The in-conversation will begin 6:30pm, followed by dinner and relaxed conversation throughout the evening.

Do I need to have read the book beforehand?

Not at all. Whether you’ve read it already or are discovering it for the first time, you’ll enjoy the conversation and experience.

Is seating allocated?

This is a shared long-table dining experience designed to encourage connection and conversation.

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Q: What’s included in my ticket?

Your ticket includes a welcome cocktail, yum cha dinner at One Dining, and an in-conversation with Emma Pei Yin hosted by Shae Winter. If you select the book ticket, a copy of When Sleeping Women Wake is also included.

Overview

An intimate literary dinner inside the iconic Chinese Gardens, featuring bestselling author Emma Pei Yin & your future new bookish friends.

Bound to Dine is Bound & Co’s signature literary food and book experience.

Set within the iconic Chinese Gardens of Friendship, guests are invited to gather around a long table at One Dining for a relaxed yum cha dinner, a welcome cocktail on arrival, and a night of conversation with fellow book lovers.

This special edition features bestselling author Emma Pei Yin, celebrating her novel When Sleeping Women Wake. Guests will enjoy an in-conversation hosted by Shae Winter, followed by the chance to continue the conversation over dinner and drinks.

We warmly welcome solo guests. Bound to Dine is designed for readers who love books, food and meaningful connection, created in an inclusive and social space.

What to Expect

📚 In-conversation with Emma Pei Yin, hosted by Shae Winter
🥢 Yum cha dinner at One Dining, Haymarket
🥂 Welcome cocktail on arrival
🍷 Additional drinks available for purchase
📖 Optional ticket upgrade to include a copy of When Sleeping Women Wake
🤝 A warm, solo-friendly evening for book lovers

An intimate literary dinner inside the iconic Chinese Gardens, featuring bestselling author Emma Pei Yin & your future new bookish friends.

Bound to Dine is Bound & Co’s signature literary food and book experience.

Set within the iconic Chinese Gardens of Friendship, guests are invited to gather around a long table at One Dining for a relaxed yum cha dinner, a welcome cocktail on arrival, and a night of conversation with fellow book lovers.

This special edition features bestselling author Emma Pei Yin, celebrating her novel When Sleeping Women Wake. Guests will enjoy an in-conversation hosted by Shae Winter, followed by the chance to continue the conversation over dinner and drinks.

We warmly welcome solo guests. Bound to Dine is designed for readers who love books, food and meaningful connection, created in an inclusive and social space.

What to Expect

📚 In-conversation with Emma Pei Yin, hosted by Shae Winter
🥢 Yum cha dinner at One Dining, Haymarket
🥂 Welcome cocktail on arrival
🍷 Additional drinks available for purchase
📖 Optional ticket upgrade to include a copy of When Sleeping Women Wake
🤝 A warm, solo-friendly evening for book lovers

Good to know

Highlights

2 hours 30 minutes
In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

One Dining Teahouse & Restaurants

Chinese Garden of Friendship

Haymarket, NSW 2000

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