If you’re wondering about the name, the venue is in honour to surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Gimlette (1857–1943), who is said to have first added lime cordial to the daily gin tot of the men in the Royal Navy, to help combat the ravages of scurvy on long voyages.
“My best advice would be don’t call in sick, because being reliable is one of the greatest qualities that someone could have. And have hobbies outside of work, focus on physical fitness because the late nights do catch up with you eventually. Don’t take yourself too seriously.”
The arrival of Pirate Life Perth has brought the biggest brewpub to the CBD, incorporating an in-house brewery, casual fine-dining restaurant TOMA and two private dining rooms, The Mezz and TANK – with the promise of more to come.
“People who inspire me are the ones who encourage inclusivity rather than cliques. Nick Miles and Samuel Russ are two people who will go out of their way to make sure they say hello to every person in the room and make sure they feel included.”
Music has a way of bringing people together and creating a space for collective joy. It can also be hugely polarizing and your venue’s choice of it can separate your guests in a way the cocktail list never will.
“Implement the “no bitching about work” at Staffies rule – coz toxic negativity can be a real downer on the workplace vibe. Staffies are for asking your workmates about their lives outside of work and venting about Sharons and Karens.”
Braci is a family-friendly neighbourhood venue concept developed by Toby Robinson and his long-time friend, Chris Carlei uniting Italian spuntini, handmade pizzas with a focus on great wine and weekly rotating cocktails.
It’s brought to you by the team behind Bar Lafayette which is on the ground floor of the same heritage listed WA Trustee Building. With that heritage listing comes oodles of old-world charm. A little bit like Mr W Churchill himself, one could say.
“Working with brands on these strategic partnerships has become more important than ever, especially during Covid when this has become even more critical to a bar’s survival.”
Introducing Mary Mary, an intimate cocktail bar with a visionary spirit to be discovered at The Tasman hotel, set to open in Hobart in late 2021. Helmed by world renowned cocktail and spirits creatives, Proof & Company, and one of Australia’s most awarded bartenders, Charlie Ainsbury.
Australian Cocktail Month was developed to champion the Australian cocktail industry and support bars and bartenders as they welcomed guests back into their venues following Covid-19 closures and restrictions of 2020. As the challenges of a global pandemic stretched on and on, plans were developed for the second iteration of Australian Cocktail Month.
You may not think of Airlie beach or Narribri when you think of agave. But there are a couple of Aussie distillers trying their hand at agave spirits and it’s definitely worth giving it a try.