Tag: Brisbane

At Sixes and Sevens

The team from the successful Cru Bar + Cellar have opened a new bar in Brisbane, called At Sixes and Sevens. The name is derived from the English phrase of the same name that describes one being in a little disarray and confusion. Yet the team clearly know what they’re doing judging by the strength of this offering.

Fourth Wall

Back in our June issue we brought you the news that this bar from Chris Denman (who placed 2nd to Jason Williams in the Bartender Magazine 2010 Bartender of the Year competition) and partner Stevie Wright would be coming. Its been open a few months now, and things are going well.

Tippler’s Tap

Beer is more important to Aussie bars than ever. Tippler’s Tap is testament to this – as manager Carl Rhodes describes it, Tippler’s “is a small neighbourhood bar with no pretense, no dress code and no crap beer.” Seems they’re clear about what they want to do with the place.

Introducing: Krystal Hart

Only being on the bartending scene for a short while, Krystal Hart recently impressed with a round win in the World Class cocktail competition.

In a Class of Their Own

From three rounds of competition and nine state finals did ten bartenders – strong of nerve and sure of skill – emerge to take on the World Class Australian final.

Martin Lange Bolsters Alchemy Program

Diageo’s Alchemy program has added yet another award winning bartender to its team with Martin Lange joining as a trainer in Queensland.

The Lark Turns Three

The multi-award winning The Lark Food & Drink in Paddington, Brisbane, is set to celebrate its third birthday this month in fine style.

The Laneway, Brisbane

Leading Queensland architecture and Interior design firm, Arkhefield, have contributed their designs to one of the first laneway transformations in Brisbane City as part of the ‘Vibrant Laneways and Small Spaces’ program. The venue, aptly named “The Laneway”, and co-incidentally run by ex-The Bowery bar manger, Ryan Lane, is part of the well renowned and award winning Urbane restaurant…

The New Who’s Who at Byblos, Brisbane

Last year, Byblos in Brisbane took out the Best Drinks Selection Prize at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards. This year, General Manager Gareth Eden has been recruiting a team of new staff to inject some new life and a new perspective into the mix.

Laruche Bar & Supperclub, Brisbane

Laruche is the latest bar offering from Ellie Moubarak owner of West End cocktail joint Lychee Lounge. Moubarak has once again joined forces with designer Remo Vallance (also behind the Lychee Lounge), glass blower Lucal Salton and artists Jennie Jackson and KT Doyle to help him create this decadent new venue