Marina Pier’s Umbrella Lights installation is delighting families once again, brightening up the popular dining precinct.

From now to mid-September, 14 umbrella-shaped light displays feature cool white lighting frames and glowing blue lights filling in as colour. The fifth year of Umbrella Lights brings with it dining offers, some revealed and others yet to be announced.

Mathew Lavelle, Marina Pier Marketing Coordinator, says winters at the pier bring heartwarming meals and cosy drinks among dining venues and local retail outlets.

“Winter evenings at Marina Pier are filled with sumptuous dining experiences, amplified by the beautiful Umbrella Lights display which adds a radiant ambience to the area,” Mathew says. “Our local business owners warmly welcome visitors to Marina Pier with their special offers and warm hospitality.”

Ellenika Ocean Grill leads the way in offers during the Umbrella Lights season, highlighting their hearty moussaka as part of a midweek deal. Every Wednesday, diners can enjoy a serve of moussaka for $20 – a 50 per cent saving on regular pricing. Made fresh and served piping hot, enjoy layers of tender eggplant, potato, seasoned beef ragu and creamy béchamel sauce. It’s a dish perfectly paired with a glass of red wine in hand. Ellenika also does chef-made take-away meals for $16.90, with orders over $100 eligible for free delivery. Choose from traditional or vegetarian moussaka, or pastitsio – a traditional Greek baked pasta.

Luciano’s on the Marina will continue to feature their refined Italian menu while Sunset Bar is the place to be for catchups over drinks.

Luciano’s has a pasta and wine lunchtime special for $35 on weekdays, and an Italian Table four-course menu option for lunch and dinner at just $49 per person. From Sunday to Friday, enjoy house-made focaccia drizzled with olive oil and Balsamic, a shared entrée plate, and choice of main before finishing with a delectable dessert.

Sunset Bar brings the fun to winter with a Mario Kart competition on the big screen every Tuesday in July from 6pm. In honour of the competition, July’s fishbowl cocktail is the Princess Peach, made for sharing at $35. Watch the sunset and enjoy drinks specials for Happy Hour from 3pm to 7pm Monday to Friday.

For those more wine-minded, Seafire pairs with Glaetzer Wines for a six-course pairing, showcasing newly released vintages. This seamless balance between kitchen and cellar happens on Thursday 27 August, priced at $160 a head. Sammy’s is offering a five-course dining experience with Mollydooker Wines on Friday 7 August from 6pm.

Tomiko Japanese Steak House has a teppanyaki lunch special, where diners can choose between steak, chicken or prawns served with Chaham rice and enjoy an option of tap beer or house wine. Oyster Bar will feature live music on Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, and Sunday sessions from 3pm to 6pm while cocktails and fresh oysters are enjoyed.

For more seafood delights, head to Junipers on the Marina, where Wing It Wednesdays and Paella Thursdays ignite the senses. Try their famous squid ink paella and choice of house gin, beer or wine for $49. Chicken wings for $1 each on Wednesdays can’t be beaten, served crispy, juicy and packed with flavour.

Marina Pier’s Umbrella Lights season ends 15^th September 2026.

WHERE: Marina Pier, Glenelg