“I’m humbled to join the ranks of industry legends who even held the position in the past; Mike Enright, Paul Mant and of course Sam Egerton. As Group Bars Manager, I’ll continue to deliver Merivale’s leading standards across our 80+ venues.” – Ollie Stuart
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“Our doors opened just as the NSW lock out laws came into effect, and our lease ended just before covid hit. It’s been a rollercoaster of a time, but I am very proud of the venue we built and grew… ” says co-owner Bryce McDonough.
Bargoers still wanted to drink the good stuff, and all these amazing bartenders, well, let’s face it, they had some free time. Put it together and the business of ‘Bottle Cocktails’ had the chance to boom.
Gerald De Los Santos. He ditched engineering to work in hospo and tells how the
support of Merivale has kept him in the game
“Split into three different venues, Will’s, Mimi’s and Una Mas offer three new experiences for our guests at Coogee Pavilion,” says Merivale group bars manager Sam Egerton.
Bar Totti’s is split into two spaces; a light and bright bar space that looks out onto George Street, and a second which is darker and structured around a horseshoe-shaped bar, set down a level inside, and offering a more moody aesthetic and DJs when the sun goes down.
Sam Egerton shares some advice on making a career in the industry, his thoughts on the ideal bar experience, the trends we’ll see this year and more.
Lotus was one of the most celebrated and influential bars in the Australian scene, winning many awards and educating a city on how to drink properly.
The cocktails at Little Felix are inspired by the Paris of Hemingway’s days, simple and elegant affairs without the frills, but which pack the flavour in.
This morning Merivale has announced that they will be bringing back Lotus for an extended farewell popup. Lotus Martini, anyone?
Growing up with hospitality in her blood, Deidre Ryan cut her teeth in her homeland…
“I’ve been doing this for 17 years, and there’s been an inherent theme that the longer you work, the better you are and the more kudos you get. And I’m sorry but that’s old school and it needs to go into the bin,” says Stephanie Haile.