From the award-winning Bar Planet comes a brand-new menu ‘Soigne’ (pronounced “Swan-Yay”) with a big change – the foray into new flavours from international gins starting with Hendrick’s Gin!
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Head up the brightly painted staircase to Botanik and the real fun (for bartenders, at least) begins. A carefully curated selection of glassware and bar equipment would leave any reader of this magazine lusting
“I’ve noticed the Rocks are a popular part for most Irish people too. Like me, I guess it reminds them of home too. I’m really honoured to be in a position where I can preserve and share these gorgeous spaces with Doss House and Frank Mac’s.”
The newly formed Campari Hive Mind is a collective of 13 passionate bartenders and bar owners who regularly inspire their local hospitality community with their creativity.
“Our ethos was to transform expectations from day one. If people were coming in with an idea of what to expect, it was immediately going to be thrown out the window.”
‘This is a brand-new role, so there’s an element of figuring out how we do things, how we sculpt both our journey and the one we get to take people on. I’m particularly looking forward to looking at how our spirits pair with Japanese cuisine, where everything on a plate or in a dish is there for a reason. It’s very similar to how they craft their spirits.’ – James Buntin
Otis is a small, owner-operated, suburban bar with a big heart. The owners, Conor O’Brien (ex-Baxter Inn) and Dan Teh (ex-Butter) took over an existing bar site and kept it trading to win over the locals and learn what they wanted from the site.
“My start in hospitality wasn’t unlike most others in the industry – it all began in fast food,” says Rachael Hand. “But what drew me to bartending was the culture. I was sold on the sea change by a friend’s tales of devoted work family, endless creativity and all the late-night parties.”
Three exciting new roles within the Advocacy team, reporting to the Group Advocacy Manager, Hayley Morison welcomes James Buntin, House of Suntory National Ambassador, Rhianna Lucas, Maker’s Mark Diplomat and Alice Newport – James B Beam Distilling Co – National Ambassador.
“I find a huge amount of value in bars and bartenders working together and networking cross-country. The guests get to enjoy the perks of a win-win collaboration. Particularly if that collaboration is with far-flung friends!”
“If you can afford to pay your staff more I believe you have an obligation to do so – especially those who have worked for you a significant amount of time or have gone through the necessary training to become a skilled lynchpin on your team.”
We sat down with Kayla recently for a behind-the-scenes look at the menu creation for the Speakeasy’s soon-to-open The Sanderson and the reopening of iconic Sydney bar Eau-de-Vie. In the ambitious project, both venues located at 285 George Street will open simultaneously in early May.