“Our doors opened just as the NSW lock out laws came into effect, and our lease ended just before covid hit. It’s been a rollercoaster of a time, but I am very proud of the venue we built and grew… ” says co-owner Bryce McDonough.
This modern incarnation of Hooch is a whiskey bar set in a dark, discreet shack channeling vibes from the deep south, during the prohibition era. Inside, you will find all American Whiskey with a hint of Irish
After a long reno, Freshwater’s original shrine by the sea, has reopened with an expansive main bar, sun-soaked terrace, and new restaurant and cocktail bar, Balsa.
Bars around the country have taken up the mantle of women in leadership and they are hosting events to promote this idea and also support various women’s charities at the same time. Here are just a few of the events that are happening around the country over the next few days.
“There are now over 170 craft gin distilleries in Australia alone, and upwards of 65 in New Zealand. Most of these distillers are making more than one gin, so it doesn’t take long to calculate that the possibilities are endless.” – Charles Casben
The Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards for 2021 are underway. Voting is now open and we really want you to get involved. These awards are determined by your votes, so we want you to have your say. Voting closes 31 May (11.59PM AEST) so tell your staff and your hospo friends.
‘The lights, the music. Gone. COVID killed what the elders in Footloose couldn’t. For the months that followed, the idea of breathing the same bodily fluid-filled air as hundreds of strangers became as appealing as licking a hospital doorknob.’
“When you push, recommend and sell classic cocktails the best outcome you can hope for, from a customer experience perspective, is that you meet their expectations. Meeting expectations however doesn’t give you five star reviews, loads of tips, or not even necessarily return business.”
Located in a prime position on Terrigal beachfront, the 1,400 sqm venue with enviable ocean views offers the ultimate alfresco dining experience, promising good times for locals and visitors alike.
“If I could have a drink with someone (alive or dead) I’d have an original Bacardi Breezer with the exec that decided to take that off the market, so I could explain to him what a mistake he’s made.” – Charlie Hunter, Suzie Wong’s Good Time Bar
Owners Hayden Carter and Sasha Fagan met whilst bartending at The Ritz-Carlton Perth. With time on their hands during lockdown and the Panama Social site up for grabs, the duo decided to take the opportunity to open their own place.
Since its opening, Jigger & Pony championed the movement of bringing back classic cocktails in Singapore. Named after the double-coned measuring device used by bartenders to accurately pour out spirits, Jigger & Pony pays tribute to the 19th century, when cocktail recipes were listed in “jiggers” and “ponies”