Foley Lane, just up the road from Shady Pines in Darlinghurst, is bringing all things Iberian to the area.
New Bars
New Bars
Get your science books out at this Perth bar. And just put up your hand if you need anything else.
Opening in late April Bedlam Bar + Food has added another positive to Glebe’s trendy bar and dining scene.
By its site in Sydney’s Woollahra precinct alone, Chiswick is certainly a destination spot for people in the know. From early reports too, everything on offer is proving its worth and the venue is securing itself a solid reputation…
What piqued our interest initially was the name ‘Luncheonette & Oyster Bar’ – we really had to check out a place that prefaced itself as if it was operating in the mid-19th century (there was a popular Oyster Bar operating on George Street, Sydney in 1880s for example).
This is one Tequila watering hole that is seriously shaking up the Surry Hills landscape. Tio’s has been trading for a few months now and while it’s taken the Bartender photographer a bit of time to get down there, boy whiz is that place impressive. From the relative humble shell that we featured back in October, Tio’s has within it a stand alone enclosed bar that houses enough Tequila to sink a small ship
We’re hard pressed for space each month with so many new bars opening up, but this one needs a bit of a plug. On the main strip in Glebe The Little Guy is doing good things for the ‘friendly local bar’ category.
This is the latest Sydney offering from the Barge brothers assault: Matt, Chris and Tim. For the new Bondi venture they’ve been joined by Phil Capaldi, who brings a wealth of experience and a new perspective to the Barge8 Hospitality Group. PaperPlanes is Japanese contemporary, Tokyo Pop style and even if you can’t peg that exact theme in your head you’ll know something special is happening when you arrive. There’s skateboards on the roof giving a textural and visual experience, as well as what seems like hundreds of paper cranes hanging from the ceiling.
Public has launched in Brisbane and has some top operators behind it in Tom Sanceau and Bonnie Shearston (co owners of award winning Canvas Bar). “We have opened Public in Brisbane’s North Quarter which is a largely corporate area with not many residents,” said an excited Shearston when Bartender spoke to her recently.
Another West Australian venue that’s a welcome addition to the Aussie bar landscape is El Publico, and it is so new the bar floor probably isn’t even dirty yet. By all accounts however, they are serving up some sensational treats and welcoming in the locals.
York Lane is, by standards of a small bar, small. It’s virtually a hole in the wall, and when I was trying to hunt down this little gem I’ll admit I walked past it. Twice. That probably says more about my eyesight than anything, but nevertheless once you’re inside it’s a great little venue to hang out and enjoy a few post work drinks. Of course they’re open all day, so the night time tipple isn’t the only reason to come down – but it’s what we’re all really interested in so I’ll leave the day time vibe for you to suss out. I hear they do a good coffee.