“The idea was to create what we think would be the first tiki bar with the introduction of exotic flavours, like pineapple, papaya or guava. They probably didn’t have the silly shirts or the ridiculous glowing neon lights and wild garnishes. We’ll still have that element of fun, but we’ll peel back that kitsch element that it’s been associated with.” Dre Walters, Owner/ Operator
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“Cameo is a one of a kind bar, at least for Melbourne if not the rest of Australia. Our entire focus is around these Antique Classic Cocktails utilising our Vintage Spirit collection.” Josh Hampshire
Back in June, Lachlan Gunner, who was a longtime employee of Sydney-based group Liquid & larder opened his very own venue in Adelaide’s West End, a 30-person underground cocktail den called Trap.
We take some time to catch up with the inspiring bartender in Sydney to find out how, why & what’s to come in here career to date
The pub will feature two televisions playing a variety of sports with one dedicated to classic 90s action films highlighting the golden age of Civic Video. “[The Magpie] will be a tiny sports bar celebrating all things Australiana with all the quirks,” says Wijesena.
Hospitality entrepreneur, Kurtis Bosley, announces his new ready-to-go cocktail business in conjunction with a brand new Northern Beaches venue slated to open in October
“While a lot of spirits have an interesting history, there is something exciting about whisky that just sings to me. From how it is made, by whom, to the sense of provenance, and the way it has evolved over the centuries, from a community spirit to this spirit that is prized the world over.”
Industry stalwart and owner of Fortunate Son, our 2022 Bar of the Year, Dylan Howarth has taken over the lease of a bar directly across the road from Fortunate Son, on Enmore Road.
On August 13, there will be a bumper party to celebrate this massive milestone with a huge bar takeover led by one of the UK’s most celebrated cocktail legends, Iain MacPherson from Panda & Sons.
For his award-winning turn, Down paid homage to the iconic Sydney Opera House, a landmark he passes on his commute to work at the acclaimed subterranean cocktail bar, Apollonia, in Sydney’s bayside The Rocks.
“Another reason to open a fourth venue is to give valued staff a pathway within the company and help them grow in the industry. Covid showed us we need to nurture people to stay in the industry as it’s all too easy to leave for a day job.”
Being hosted at Pourpier was memorable. Raw vegetables with sulphur-free and drastically clean local white wines from Takeda Winery, wild boar spaghetti with affordable vintage Cru Beaujolais, passionate staff and condensation on the windows as it gently snowed outside.