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.
New Bars
New Bars
Growing up out west, I’ve always loved how honest and uncomplicated country pubs are. History oozes through the walls, you can smell it…
Slated to open this Thursday, 19th October is Bar Kokomo, a Caribbean-inspired rum bar from Anneliese Grazioli and the team that brought you Hanky Panky Lounge.
“After years of perfecting the slow dining and elevated experiences at Bistecca, The Gidley and The Rover – we’re going off script at Alfie’s by offering the same high-quality food and booze but fast-paced and full of action,” says James Bradey, co-founder and director of Liquid and Larder.
The mirror balls are spinning and the tiki drinks are calling, making this colourful Surry Hills bar a new go-to for dinner, drinks or even disco party vibes.
“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.
Antico strips everything right back, putting a large emphasis on classic cocktails in an intimate space. The quaint, little bar in the heart of the city is all about the aperitivo bar vibe found in the cities and towns of Italy.
“My time in tapas and pintxo bars in Spain and the Basque country demonstrated how amazing the energy was in a smaller space as conversation and banter flowed between both sides of the bar. This synergy is created with the right style of shared food and the appropriate drops to accompany these dishes.” – Owner, Geo Tapia
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.
Having previously opened pop-up CBD bar, About Time, in 2021, the team have come together again, this time with a more permanent home in Surry Hills.
“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.”