Head up the brightly painted staircase to Botanik and the real fun (for bartenders, at least) begins. A carefully curated selection of glassware and bar equipment would leave any reader of this magazine lusting
Venues
Venues
“I’ve noticed the Rocks are a popular part for most Irish people too. Like me, I guess it reminds them of home too. I’m really honoured to be in a position where I can preserve and share these gorgeous spaces with Doss House and Frank Mac’s.”
“Le Foote can be described as a versatile establishment that combines elements of a restaurant, wine bar, and cocktail bar all in one. It offers a dynamic and multifaceted experience for guests.” – Lello Arzedi Swillhouse Beverage Director
Relaunching in April, the matriarch pub of Camperdown has been resurrected with locals and live music in mind.
From an Aussie perspective, there were some new and old faces featured in the list including Maybe Sammy, Byrdi, Continental Deli Bar Bistro, Dean & Nancy, Bar Planet and Caretaker’s Cottage.
Otis is a small, owner-operated, suburban bar with a big heart. The owners, Conor O’Brien (ex-Baxter Inn) and Dan Teh (ex-Butter) took over an existing bar site and kept it trading to win over the locals and learn what they wanted from the site.
Young Hearts 216 High Street, Windsor, VIC younghearts.melbourne Led by Nic Coulter from Neptune Food…
Bar Bellamy is the first foray into venue ownership from partners in life and business, Oska and Dani Whitehart. The name comes from the French ‘bel ami’, meaning good or dear friend, and I have no doubt this bar and its staff will become that to the whole neighbourhood, and those who come from further afield.
The 45 self-serve drink taps include a curated list of craft beers, natural wines, house-made cocktails and also some non-alcoholic options. Guests simply need to grab a Buddy’s venue card and pre-load their desired amount to allow them to indulge in the self-serve beverage wall.
Myrtle is led by Chris Smith and Kirsty McAteer, who have relocated from South Australia after a two-year exploration of short-travelled produce and wine. They believe Australia’s small hands-on artisanal producers deserve to be showcased.
We sat down with Kayla recently for a behind-the-scenes look at the menu creation for the Speakeasy’s soon-to-open The Sanderson and the reopening of iconic Sydney bar Eau-de-Vie. In the ambitious project, both venues located at 285 George Street will open simultaneously in early May.
Since 2020, Gabriel has led a unique space designed to push the boundaries of customers’ expectations through interesting flavour combinations that showcase truly unique native ingredients.