Owned by James Ingram (ex-Merivale, Solotel), and passionate Balmain local Mike Everett, the 330-capacity, multi-faceted venue is home to three distinct spaces, offering up an expansive drinks list and modern European-inspired bistro fare available throughout.
New Bars
New Bars
ULLO Pizza & Wine is the new venue by Oi Hospitality (Banco Manly, Corretto Dee Why, Bottled by BLOC) that is bringing a late-night vibe to the Dee Why Strip. Serving hot pizza, handmade pasta, local and imported natural wines, live music on the weekend and a Sunday slice club every week.
The former Penny Blue site underwent a 3-month renovation to become “Torino Aperitivo,” a vibrant Italian Aperitivo bar in Melbourne. Led by Hamish Goonetilleke of Liquid Living (pictured above), this 75-seat venture in the hidden Driver Lane brings European aperitivo traditions with a Melbourne flair.
It looks like the slow march to revitalize Oxford Street has just got a boost with the opening of Carousel, a cabaret-inspired ’70s discotheque vibe. With a roster of top-notch DJs and club acts, and carefully curated cocktails, it’s a haven for clubbers.
“Martinez Terrace has something for everyone, whether you’re joining us for after-work drinks and snacks, or a group looking for a spectacular spot for sunset cocktails on a Saturday.” – House Made Hospitality director Scott Brown
Offering more than 150 whiskies, many of which are limited edition that owner Joel Best has collected himself on his many travels to authentic Japanese whisky distilleries over the years, whisky lovers will not be short of choice.
Head down the stairs to the basement for an old-school boozer dedicated to 80’s rock, cocktails lots of bourbon. The big highlights here are the 13-metre bar top, and a 100 Disk AMI Jukebox, dedicated to your rock favourites.
Situated in the semi-heritage-listed basement of 222 Clarence Street, you can expect an ode to both past and present drinks with a concept that lends itself to all things great about hospitality. “We’re hoping to connect the dots on Clarence Street and extend the precinct,” says Lochy Paech, Owner-Operator.
From Dimitri Rtshiladze (Bar Awards Bar Operator of the Year 2023) and the team that brought you Foxtrot Unicorn and Nieuw Ruin, comes this new little pub on William Street the Perth suburb of Northbridge.
SPON features a daily rotational open-bottle list of 12 (primarily) wines, large-format ales and ciders, with two wines chosen by the house (a white and red) and the other spots to be chosen by the guests over the course of the day.
Growing up out west, I’ve always loved how honest and uncomplicated country pubs are. History oozes through the walls, you can smell it…
Slated to open this Thursday, 19th October is Bar Kokomo, a Caribbean-inspired rum bar from Anneliese Grazioli and the team that brought you Hanky Panky Lounge.