“We were inspired by our favourite places around the world, like Barcelona and Tokyo, where unexpected flavours and top-quality ingredients come together in a relaxed yet electric atmosphere,” says Ross Purnell.
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The intimate 40-seat space exudes Italian flair through its updated food and drink menus. Arlechin’s atmosphere is reminiscent of an old European wine cellar, featuring a central curved cork roof that enhances its subterranean charm.
With velvet curtains, marble counters, and chic Art Deco interiors accented by green, the bar’s signature absinthe cocktail served in a dazzling absinthe fountain sets the tone.
Located in the heart of the resort, the updated Pearls Bar is decked out in rich jewel tones and lush accents, inspired by its tropical surroundings. The new menu, featuring locally sourced produce, highlights the vibrant flavours of the region.
Gitano is the latest venture from Eastern Suburbs hospitality experts Eric Jury, Julian Tobias, and Poata Okeroa, who are also partners in the Sydney nightspot Sussudio in Potts Point.
Spontaneity is the spice of life, as they say, and the team at Bar Spontana have put both at the forefront of their newly opened venue in Brunswick, pairing a bar offering focussed on spontaneous/wild fermentation with spicy, regional Thai food – literally, take my money.
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Upon entering through a monogrammed red door, guests are transported to an old dressing room filled with vintage decor, leading to a secret bar area adorned with Victorian furniture and a gleaming copper-topped bar.
It brings together elements from trips to Ireland, Scotland and England – like the green-hued bar, whiskies and Guinness – as well as saloons and dive bars from New Orleans to New York.
Last September, Nick King and Anna Wealands opened Olivette, a unique speakeasy in regional NSW that channels the glitz and glamour of the 1920s while celebrating their mutual love for whisky, cocktails, and genuine hospitality.
Bianca Wendt (along with her husband Ric Divola) had a solution when wanting to move back to their childhood stomping ground on the Coffs Coast — open their own place.
“It will be the perfect place to sit and enjoy some oysters freshly shucked for you right at the bar, a few ice-cold martinis and live jazz piano tunes.” – Dave Spanton, Owner, Spanton Hospitality