Managed by Lachy Sturrock from Applejack Hospitality and Sam Smith from Camperdown’s Alfred Hotel, Folly’s has revamped the former Public and Epoque Belgian Beer Cafe site into a relaxed yet sophisticated spot for locals and Sydney food enthusiasts.
New Bars
New Bars
A wine and cocktail bar first and foremost, the large, ever-evolving list of wine by the glass has been curated by Mike Bennie of P&V Merchants with cocktails curated by the Maybe Sammy legends.
The Brookvale Surf Club vision and design are headed up by industry veteran and proven good-vibes curator Keiran Bailey, the man behind iconic local Manly venues including Tropikana, Jamtown and Miss Marley’s. He has teamed up with Co-owner Roland Bleyer and the two are looking forward to sharing their new venue with the local community.
Nestled at 2/71 Little Malop St, Non Disclosure Bar, has quietly opened its doors, offering a luxurious Gatsby vibe to regional Victoria. Boasting Art Deco design, this venue promises a continuation of Camorra’s legacy with sophistication and great service.
Owned by James Ingram (ex-Merivale, Solotel), and passionate Balmain local Mike Everett, the 330-capacity, multi-faceted venue is home to three distinct spaces, offering up an expansive drinks list and modern European-inspired bistro fare available throughout.
ULLO Pizza & Wine is the new venue by Oi Hospitality (Banco Manly, Corretto Dee Why, Bottled by BLOC) that is bringing a late-night vibe to the Dee Why Strip. Serving hot pizza, handmade pasta, local and imported natural wines, live music on the weekend and a Sunday slice club every week.
The former Penny Blue site underwent a 3-month renovation to become “Torino Aperitivo,” a vibrant Italian Aperitivo bar in Melbourne. Led by Hamish Goonetilleke of Liquid Living (pictured above), this 75-seat venture in the hidden Driver Lane brings European aperitivo traditions with a Melbourne flair.
It looks like the slow march to revitalize Oxford Street has just got a boost with the opening of Carousel, a cabaret-inspired ’70s discotheque vibe. With a roster of top-notch DJs and club acts, and carefully curated cocktails, it’s a haven for clubbers.
“Martinez Terrace has something for everyone, whether you’re joining us for after-work drinks and snacks, or a group looking for a spectacular spot for sunset cocktails on a Saturday.” – House Made Hospitality director Scott Brown
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.
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.
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.