The Devonshire

While the small and casual bar trend rages it is reassuring to know that there’s still a movement promoting the crisp and clean experience that comes with a tablecloth.

Jans Herbal Liqueur

This lightly spiced liqueur is made from all natural and premium ingredients. Developed in 1973 by Jan Wassnig its popularity soon spread.

Havana Happy Hour

So this is Habana! – I’m sitting in a canary yellow 1953 Chevy cruising down the Malecon in Havana and the car’s radio is playing a mambo mixed with a lot of static. The weather is hot, and the breeze coming through the window has a salty taste that’s mixed exhaust fumes.

Call to Action! – Appleton Estate ‘Tiki Mug’ Competition

Summer 2011 will see the fourth incarnation of what has become a highly sought after possession for bartender – the Appleton Estate Rum God Tiki Mug – Darren West, Senior Brand Manager for Brown Forman, is excited to see what Australian bartenders can create in 2011.

Want to open your own bar?

The City of Sydney Council is hosting: Development Applications 101 for all you budding bar owing enthusiasts.

Dry Land Bar

92 Redfern Street Sydney Roy Leibowitz (ex Love Tilly Devine) is now firmly behind the…

Tio’s set to top the town

Alex Dowd and Jeremy Blackmore (both ex-Shady Pines Saloon) are set to open their own Mexican themed venture called Tio’s Cervezeria on Foster Street before the year is out.

Introducing – Brad Dickman

Last of the flair bartenders? Brad Dickman spruiks fire-breathing amongst his repartee of tricks, and when he’s not trying to up-sell you one of his favourite rums, or push a boutique beer at you he is dreaming about being a pro basketball player.

Golden Fields

This is a new and impressive venue that’s being headed up by Andrew McConnell (co-owner Cumulus Inc and Cutler & Co). Golden Fields “offers a personal interpretation [my] favourite Asian eating experiences,” states McConnell.

Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards Winners!

The Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards has wrapped up for another year, and congratulations to all those nominated. To the winners – well done on topping such a spectacular group of peers, to take the top spot is proof that you’re plying your trade to the best of your ability!