- KFC is partnering with Stranger Things to bring a world-first subterranean KFC straight from the Upside Down: ‘Hawkins Fried Chicken’, popping-up in Sydney’s abandoned Wynyard Tunnels
- Hawkins Fried Chicken comes as KFC brings the brand-new Upside Down Double to restaurants nationwide from 2 December
- Hawkins Fried Chicken will open on 28th – 29th November, from 12pm with FREE entry and FREE KFC on offer, including Upside Down Doubles and KFC menu items revived from the 80s
Get ready for the ultimate crossover as two iconic worlds collide in a deliciously strange event set deep beneath Sydney.
To celebrate the final season of Stranger Things streaming on Netflix, KFC Australia is taking fans on a mind-bending journey straight to the heart of Hawkins, Indiana, and introducing a taste sensation that’s an 11/10. Prepare to descend into the Upside Down with the opening of the world’s first subterranean KFC, ‘Hawkins Fried Chicken’, nestled deep within Sydney’s abandoned Wynyard Station Tunnels.
But the deliciously strange news doesn’t stop there, because KFC is bringing the brand-new Upside Down Double to restaurants nationwide for a limited time from 2nd December.
What’s a trip to the Upside Down without a taste of something truly out of this world?
Introducing the brand-new Upside Down Double – a feed so uniquely delicious, it could only come from another dimension.
This masterpiece features two of KFC’s iconic Original Crispy fillets, sandwiching a soft bun in the middle, layered with crispy bacon, cheese, and a generous serving of KFC’s brand-new, Stranger Sauce.
It’s a flavour combination that’ll transport tastebuds straight to the Upside Down, and attendees at Hawkins Fried Chicken will be among the very first to try it before its nationwide launch.
Stepping into Hawkins Fried Chicken is like walking through a rift in time and space.
Guests will journey through an immersive Stranger Things tunnel and experience a meticulously recreated 80s diner straight from the town of Hawkins, just as it would have looked in 1987.
The air will hum with classic 80s tunes from a vintage jukebox, arcade games will beckon, and every detail will transport you directly into the heart of the show. Not only will attendees score free KFC, including the brand-new Upside Down Double ahead of its nationwide launch, Hawkins Fried Chicken will also be serving KFC chips, Original Recipe Chicken buckets and brand-new Saucy Wings straight from the KFC Secret Menu. Plus, KFC is reviving beloved 80s menu items including The Works Burger and 80s Bean Salad, available exclusively and for free at this epic event.
Vanessa Rowed, CMO at KFC Australia, commented: “We’re absolutely thrilled to unite the passionate KFC and Stranger Things fandoms, not only through our immersive Hawkins Fried Chicken experience, but also by bringing the deliciously strange Upside Down Double to restaurants nationwide. This unique creation innovates with KFC’s iconic flavours, perfectly reflecting our partnership with Stranger Things alongside our joy in bringing fans unforgettable taste experiences.”
Fans will also be able to purchase exclusive Stranger Things x KFC merch from the KFC website, including denim jackets, t-shirts, caps and jumpers. Proceeds from merchandise sales will go directly to the KFC Youth Foundation, which supports youth mental health and wellbeing through its charity partners, ReachOut Australia and Black Dog Institute.
Fans are invited to pre-reserve their free spot for Hawkins Fried Chicken HERE, though walk-ins will also be accepted on both days. Can’t make it to Hawkins Fried Chicken? The Upside Down Double is available from Tuesday 2nd December to Monday 5th January nationwide from $10.95, you can grab it solo, in a Combo, or as part of a Box for the ultimate feast.
Prefer to chill at home? Order through the KFC App and enjoy Upside Down Double goodness delivered straight to your door.
Hawkins Fried Chicken will open for two-days:
📆 Friday 28th November and Saturday 29th November
🕐Hawkins Fried Chicken will be open for two sessions across both days from 12pm – 2.30pm and 4.30pm – 10pm
📍 Hawkins Fried Chicken is located in Wynyard Station at Wynyard St &, Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000.
Follow the signs and enter Wynyard Station via the Carrington St entrance at Wynyard Park.
Head down the escalators to find Hawkins Fried Chicken via a nondescript door across from Coles Central Wynyard Express
🪙 FREE ENTRY & KFC
ABOUT STRANGER THINGS:
Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever, with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7M views globally. Rooted in ‘80s nostalgia, it boosted Kate Bush’s track “Running Up That Hill” into the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history.
The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys® and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards.
The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release later this year in three volumes at 12PM AEDT: four episodes on November 27, three episodes on Boxing Day and the finale on New Year’s Day.
