Whether you’re shopping for a boozy present (the best kind for grown-ups) or treating yourself, my seasonally-inspired craft spirits guide wraps up plenty of gift ideas for you below in a big red bow. Plus these suggestions are all-Australian! Below you’ll find Christmas whisky, Christmas rum, Christmas liqueur…and. all. the. […]
Movers & Shakers | Bass & Flinders Distiller Holly Klintworth
Celebrating their first decade, Bass & Flinders are hosting a 10th Anniversary Soirée on Saturday 16th November at their Mornington Peninsula distillery (rsvp here). Expect local cocktails, canapes and live music to capture the birthday spirit! Soiree guests will enjoy the privilege of first access to a rather special birthday […]
Springsteen, Seasonality & Spritz! – New Bars & Bar News | November 2019
Here are six diverse new hangouts around Melbourne to try this month… NEW BARS Byrdi Byrdi‘s a cocktail haunt with a wine bar vibe that shares a philosophy that farm-to-table restaurants – but not many bars…yet – have popularised: one of seasonality and an emphasis on local produce. Their drinks […]
Bar News | October 2019
Here’s everything you need to know – and sip – this month! – Two honorary/ex-Melburnians are involved with launching Singapore’s very first spirit and first ever gin. Can you believe they’ve never had a spirits distillery in one of the – other – bar capitals of the world before? Tanglin […]
7 New Bars | October 2019
Here are the shiniest new places for your tastebuds to explore this month… Bourke Street Green This bar is a breezy, leafy little glitch in the high rise Matrix that is the western end of town. Original cocktails at the open-air venue champion local liquors from labels including Marionette, Tiny […]
Un Festival de Agave in Melbourne!
September sees a perfect storm for the agave curious and those already converts to agave spirits; mezcal, raicilla – and the most famous/infamous – tequila, among them. We are in the midst of Mezcal Week right now (8-15th Sep), then comes Mexican Independence Day (16th Sep), that date toasting to […]
5 New Bars + Bar News | September 2019
Here’s your excuse to try somewhere or something new this month… NEW BARS Bodriggy Brewpub This big, beautiful former mechanic’s warehouse space has been transformed into an active brewery and expansive beer bar (there’s *plenty* of wine and cocktails too). Here you’ll spy items salvaged from the MCG and the […]
New Bars + Bar News | August 2019
Presenting your monthly excuse to try somewhere new… NEW BARS Eazy Peazy The team behind – one of Australia’s only sake labels – Toji Sake, presents Eazy Peazy. Naturally, the Japanese bar and eatery is influenced by the sake-making process (spot the rice-laden interiors, from the walls to the ceiling). […]
What’s On | August 2019
Here are the most drinkable events happening all around Melbourne this month! Don’t forget to follow our events page on Facebook for all the latest thirst-quenching happenings. – 1. Spirit of the Wild Embrace – rather than endure – the final month of winter at The Boatbuilder’s Yard pop-up. Heat up […]
Drink Me | Green & Dry + Japanese Tiki-style Drink from All Day Cocktails [Recipe]
Today I’m featuring two cocktail recipes. One to see you through the fading days of Dry July (because bitters don’t count) and the other to ease you gently back into the less virtuous life! Drink makers and shakers Shaun Byrne (Marionette, Maidenii, Good Measure) and Nick Tesar (Marionette, Bar Liberty, […]