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.
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“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.
The pub will feature two televisions playing a variety of sports with one dedicated to classic 90s action films highlighting the golden age of Civic Video. “[The Magpie] will be a tiny sports bar celebrating all things Australiana with all the quirks,” says Wijesena.
Elijah Attard chats to Bouvardia Owner & Operator Abjar Kasho about his unique and creative take on his cocktail bar
“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
Hospitality entrepreneur, Kurtis Bosley, announces his new ready-to-go cocktail business in conjunction with a brand new Northern Beaches venue slated to open in October
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.”
Bar 1880 pays homage to the old headquarters of the current affairs publication the Bulletin Magazine. Tucked away on Bulletin Place, the new two-level cocktail bar features both cosy indoor and laneway dining experiences with nods to the past.