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Ravesi’s Wine Bar, Sydney

Ravesi’s boutique hotel in Bondi opened a new Italian-style wine bar in October as part of the complete refurbishment of level one of the hotel – aimed at producing a beautiful dining experience overlooking Australia’s most iconic beach.

Laruche Bar & Supperclub, Brisbane

Laruche is the latest bar offering from Ellie Moubarak owner of West End cocktail joint Lychee Lounge. Moubarak has once again joined forces with designer Remo Vallance (also behind the Lychee Lounge), glass blower Lucal Salton and artists Jennie Jackson and KT Doyle to help him create this decadent new venue

Cargo Bar Pizza Lounge, Hobart

Hobart is welcoming the addition of Cargo Bar Pizza Lounge to its ranks in the Historic Salamanca precinct. This wine bar and pizza spot boasts the creative attentions of Paul Kelly Design. The space previous to the renovation was two tenancies; one a fish and chip shop and the other a historic walkway with cobble stone floors, housing an ATM.

Richmond Club Hotel, Melbourne

The Richmond Club Hotel certainly isn’t a new joint, but it is a pleasure to announce that they re-opened in September following a fire back in November 2008 which caused extensive damage to the Hotel.

CHIVAS STUDIO: Gallantry

A showcase of six Chivas cocktails created by Ben Davidson, Pernod Ricard Brand Ambassador, for the Chivas Studio Event, which was held in conjunction with the GQ Man of the Year Awards.

Cargo Freestyle Cocktail Sessions

Cargo Lounge have invited ten of Sydney’s top bartenders to work behind the bar together for one night only, offering punters an up close and personal freestyle cocktail session spilling the beans on all the tricks and trades from behind the bar.

GALLERY: Bar Awards Social Shots

Presented during Sydney BarShow Week, the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards saw more than 600 Aussie bar industry leaders plus a host of international guests attend a ritzy gala dinner at the Hilton hotel on September 23. A great night and a big party for all those in attendance. Check out all the social pics from this year’s awards.

DRINKS WITH Desmond Payne, Beefeater Gin

Having taken care of James Burrough’s 1820 recipe for Beefeater London Dry Gin for so many years, in 2008 Desmond created his own masterpiece the new Beefeater 24. We put him under the spotlight for six quick questions before he comes to Sydney in September for the BarShow…

The Edge, Geelong

Located a stone’s throw from Geelong’s CBD, across from Steam Packet Gardens and offering enviable waterfront views, The Edge is offers both dinning and drinking in intimate, stylish surrounds.