This busy little bar and eatery is nestled away from bustling bright lights on the Kings Cross side of Victoria Street. Owned and operated by first timers Rob Gal and Elliot Krass they describe the interior as being like and old pair of jeans.
Tag: Sydney
Wednesday night saw the return of Cargo’s Freestyle Cocktail Sessions where the heavyweights of Sydney’s cocktail scene descended upon Cargo to mix up 1 part madness to 2 parts mayhem.
Owned by brother and sister team Elizabeth and Frank Samia, Alria is a waterside wine bar that’s all about good booze, food, and tunes without leaving a large hole in your hip pocket.
Ok so this isn’t really a cocktail story, but the ‘coconut crazed cowboys’ that are Tha Colada Club and the cats that bought you Rematch Beeyatch are presenting a evening of classic cocktail madness at Sydney’s Victoria Room with the “Coney Island Bartender Bumfight”.
On Wednesday 9 September, Dylan Eisenhut of Hugos Manly was crowned the Australian winner of the 2009 Stella Artois World Draught Masters competition, winning over $33,000 in prizes including the honour of representing Australia in the global final to be held in New York this October.
A new roadside inspired offering from the Ruby Rabbit team is the Big Rig Diner; an American style bar and eatery serving up hearty, top quality meals and beverages that satisfy both the toughest food critic and the truckie’s appetite.
On Monday, 3rd August, a nearly full tasting room for the latest Sydney Rum Club was very positive news indeed. Upon arrival attendees were treated to the classic Painkiller cocktail – a potion of Pusser’s Rum, coconut cream, orange juice and nutmeg. The room consisted of liquor reps, media personalities, bartenders (keen to expand their knowledge) and rum lovers alike.
Built in 1880, The Riverview Hotel is a heritage-listed delight of a pub tucked away on a side street in Balmain. Formerly owned by Olympian Dawn Fraser, The Riverview was recently sold and refurbished, re-opening last November with a top-notch British chef, a great dining room and a sense of history.
The Randwick Rugby Club has recently undergone a major multi-million dollar revamp with the Brook St Kitchen & Bar being a shining new feature bringing the nearly 50 year old club well into the 21st century.
A collection of snaps from the launch of World Cocktail Week held at Hugos Lounge on Wednesday May 6. The event was organised by Yakusan and proudly supported by Signé; the luxury spirits division of Pernod Ricard Australia. Proceeds from the night went to the aid of the Museum of the American Cocktail. Bartender magazine and 4bars.com.au are proud media partners for the Australian events and were on hand to catch all the action.