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.
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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.
Kennedy’s hospitality first ethos really shines through his presentation, whether it’s his personable touch, attention to detail or welcoming attitude. Best of all, Kennedy has taken this and applied it to both Beau and Nomad in Sydney.
Gonzo Group (Jon Di Pinto, Sean Howard & Michael Keogh), the legends behind Memphis Slims House of Blues, Shotgun Willie’s and Cry Baby et al, have taken over the operational reigns at an Adelaide institution; Sugar nightclub.
The first Bar Convent Singapore (BCB Singapore) kicked off yesterday, offering a great platform for bar and beverage professionals to connect, innovate, and celebrate regional talent.
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.
Most competitions are ultimately about the drink, the presentation, and the showmanship. The Perfect Blend is about supporting one another, education, career & self-development.
Prepare your loved ones. Oh god. You will be busy 100% of the time for many, many months. You will forget to return phone calls, forget to eat, forget birthdays, forget your keys.
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.