Located in the basement of the iconic Gaden House in Double Bay, Bobbie’s is a joint venture with the Perrys’ longtime mates, Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson, known for their Dante bars in New York City and Los Angeles
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“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.
I snapped up the opportunity when our good friends at Estrella Damm were kind enough to invite Amy and me up to experience the Taste Festival in Port Douglas. What a trip.
“MUCHO has been key in fundamentally changing the way I approach service and hospitality. They have been extremely important to my development and have moulded me into what I am today. They have turned this cobblestone block into a marble pillar.”
“Sea Shanties are basically a group singalong, as people once would have done hundreds of years ago. They have been running at the bar every Monday night for over 10 years now.”
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.
Story by Cara Devine. Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer. She is the co-owner of…
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.