“Everyone talks about the practicalities of opening a bar – like concept, construction, finances etc – but rarely do they discuss the emotional side of it.”
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Group Ops Manager Mary White says: “This list is unlike anything we’ve done before, with our bar manager taking a highly technical and out-of-the-box approach to the drinks. This is one of the best menus I have ever seen to date, and we are very proud of the results.”
Untold richness and complexity awaits in every drop of Jameson Black Barrel. It’s perfect on its own or on the rocks, but it’s also commonly known as the best whiskey for an Old Fashioned.
“The Snail & The Whale is a children’s book about a snail that sees the world riding on a whale’s tail. I adore this book and have read it to my kids for years. I wanted to create a drink with a simple grandeur much like the book.” – Rob Uldis Libecans, co-owner of Caretaker’s Cottage
“It’s the people that make hospitality so addictive to me! The sense of community that comes from working in hospitality is so amazing and the people in our industry are so much fun that I couldn’t imagine not enjoying this line of work.”
Established in 1888 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky by Paul Jones, Jr. famously known as ‘The Romantic Founder’ for naming the brand after his favourite flowers, Four Roses is one of the US’s most beloved whiskeys and a cult favourite in the industry for its smooth consistency and exceptional value.
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.
Over the last few weeks, the panel of judges have been working overtime to narrow down the 300 entries received from bartenders from all corners of Australia & New Zealand. After a grueling blind judging process, the following exceptional finalists have been selected from each state.
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.
Fuji Whisky, a name fast becoming synonymous with Japanese craftsmanship is proudly introducing the Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky to Australia. This exquisite expression represents a blend of malt and grain whiskies, all meticulously crafted at the renowned Fuji Gotemba distillery, pioneering the art of Single Blended Whisky.
Last night Storm Evans of Cantina OK!, Sydney, was crowned the winner of the 2023 PATRÓN Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition.
Designed to reflect ‘the wisdom of the crowds’, the Top 500 Bars developed the list based on results compiled from over two thousand sources including experts and journalists, as well as data from online reviews, search engine results and social media channels.