Spread over three levels, both indoor and outdoor, the combined floorspace is a whopping 1,600 square metres. First to open was The Menzies Bar, which is a tribute to the former landmark, boasting a European inspired bar and bistro.
New Bars
New Bars
Vibe-seeking Sydneysiders can enjoy Greek meze, playful cocktails, and bottle service into the early hours of the morning. Owner, Ussi Moniz Da Silva is no stranger to flipping fading spaces into exciting new playgrounds, after recently flipping the now Sydney hot-spot Sinaloa.
The team behind it are the type to inspire devotion. Rob Libecans, Ryan Noreiks and Matt Stirling are industry veterans with world renowned bars on their timesheets. They have been running a successful pop-up and consultancy business under the name Fancy Free for the past few years.
Recently opened Latin-American Inspired social club, Hey Chica! welcomes guests for an exciting nightlife experience at the vibrant late-night venue. Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley, Hallmark Hospitality Director Scott Hempel says that Hey Chica! is all about the passion and atmosphere of a Latin American inspired street party.
The cheeky new bar can seat up to 30 people, the majority of which will be in the laneway neighbouring Hinchcliff House (home to Apollonia Bar, Lana & Grana and all part of the same family).
Jolene’s, a brand new Nashville-inspired live music venue and cocktail den opens this month on York street in Sydney’s CBD. Set inside the infamous ex- Mojo Record Bar site it is the third venue from Peter Fischer (NOLA Smokehouse and Bar, The Swinging Cat) and the first foray into ownership for Simon Rose-Hopkins (NOLA Smokehouse & Bar, Surly’s American Tavern, Webster’s bar, former Bacardi whiskey brand ambassador).
Pronounced ‘Neighbour and Four’, this new venue brings the spirit of a neighbourhood bar into the city from well-known Perth bar identities Kaden Pool (Palace Arcade, Long Chim) and brothers Kody and Nic Read (Rocked Ice).
In the face of lockdown restrictions, lifelong friends, Simon Nardo and brothers Louis and Jackson Sobb decided that Respite was exactly the hangout Lugarno needed and what the rest of Sydney’s south was crying out for.
Miss Van’s is a new street food restaurant and bar from Andrew Duong, the man behind Miss Van’s Street Food, Lazy Su and Baby Su. Andrew’s roots stem back to rural Laos and Vietnam and his family found their way to Australia by way of food.
Terzini had his sights on Byron Bay for many years and in 2021, an opportunity arose in one of his favourite spots, Belongil Beach. Terzini and the team celebrate local producers and the community whereever possible, showcasing the best of the Northern Rivers NSW and Australian family owned and operated businesses.
A signature spin on the classic Bloody Mary, Ropespierre’s Faith, tells a tale of karma during the French revolution, while the Singapore Sling inspired Borgia’s Plot riffs on the most famous, and most scandalous family of the Italian renaissance.
“The bar’s big drawcard is Soumi himself. He learnt his skills in the underground nightclub scene of war-torn Beirut, creating incredible cocktails by experimenting. Soumi’s energetic and generous personality is complimented by a great selection of drinks and authentic Lebanese food.”