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Bradley Wynne, Gabe Neri and Dustin Hefford have o

Bradley Wynne, Gabe Neri and Dustin Hefford have opened the doors to Slowpoke Lounge and Lookout in Collingwood, a rooftop venue boasting 360-degree views of Melbourne’s inner north. The venue design melds mid-century modern lines with a touch of brutalism and 1970s Italian glamour. Cocktail enthusiast and self-described “alchemist” Harry Costello has joined the @slowpokebar team behind the bar, curating a seasonal menu with cocktails including the Hazelnut Espresso Martini, an Elderflower Paloma, and a Spiked Yerba Mate.

The lineup for @maybe_cocktail_festival has just b

The lineup for @maybe_cocktail_festival has just been announced, featuring world-class bartenders from 20 iconic international bars. This year’s festival will be the biggest and most diverse yet, seeing 25 events held over seven days and boasting seven bars from The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list plus standout bars from 50 Best Bars Asia and North America, alongside venues ranked in the Top 500 Bars list. You can find the lineup online at Bars and Clubs.

@huntersthospitality has officially opened the doo

@huntersthospitality has officially opened the doors to Rockpool Lounge, allowing guests to seamlessly transition from renowned restaurant Rockpool Bar & Grill to the late-night lounge bar. The 50-person bar offers an intimate escape for live music and refined cocktails, designed to cater to the evolving expectations of guests and increasing demand for night-time entertainment 🍸🎻

Nc’nean whisky is a relatively new kid on the bl

Nc’nean whisky is a relatively new kid on the block, especially in regards to the long history of whisky in Scotland, and with youth on its side Nc’nean is hoping to change the way people think about whisky from Scotland. Bars and Clubs recently spoke to Nc’nean’s Founder, Annabel Thomas, about her journey, and her passion to create a truly sustainable whisky, a whisky that works in harmony with the planet. Nc’nean will soon be available in Australia through Proof & Company, another business that fundamentally cares about sustainability, so we took the opportunity to speak to Annabel about the history of Nc’nean, what Australians can look forward to with this whisky, and what the name is all about. You can read what Annabel had to say online at Bars and Clubs.

A new report, which has been compiled from a ‘Ba

A new report, which has been compiled from a ‘Bars in 2035’ roundtable featuring some of the world’s most influential, experienced and celebrated bartenders says that bars have a bright future, if, they can embrace big trends in ‘glocalisation’, moderation and social media. The roundtable was hosted by CGA by NIQ and SIP by Pernod Ricard during the World’s 50 Best Bars Awards in Madrid at the end of 2024 and saw nine leading bartenders discuss the opportunities and the challenges the bar industry will face over the next decade. To read more about the trends they're forecasting, visit Bars and Clubs.

Carlton cocktail bar and bistro @bar.bellamy has m

Carlton cocktail bar and bistro @bar.bellamy has made its debut on @50bestdiscovery, an in-depth collection of city guides that highlights premium dining, drinking and travel destinations around the world. Bar Bellamy was one of 100 new bars added to the platform last month, with 50 Best Discovery saying: “Epitomising the French bel ami (beautiful friend) for which it’s named, this neighbourhood spot is focused on community and conviviality, with a feel that’s akin to being at a dinner party at a friend’s house."

Bar Bellamy opened in April 2023 with a constantly evolving, hyper-seasonal drink menu, with the bar team only making 100 of each cocktail before moving on to the next one. According to the owners, the bar’s philosophy is based on providing warm service to everyone who walks through the door.

Sydney’s hospitality scene has welcomed a unique

Sydney’s hospitality scene has welcomed a unique new drinking experience with the opening of The Treasury Bar & Lounge’s working lift bar. Located inside the InterContinental Sydney, The Treasury Bar is a venue steeped in history, including a historic lift that has been preserved since the transformation of the hotel in 1985. Today, guests can step into the lift and enjoy a cocktail crafted on the spot as it moves up and down. With four miniature cocktails on offer, the menu has been designed to reflect the historical significance of the lift and its building.

Bartenders from across Australia have been invited

Bartenders from across Australia have been invited by the team at @archierosedistillingco to showcase their skills by creating a riff on a classic cocktail for the Rum Riff Cocktail Competition. The competition rules are pretty straightforward – create a riff on a classic cocktail, using at least 30ml of Archie Rose White Cane, and have it listed in your venue. Finalists will go head-to-head with their neighbours, with each region hosting its own Rum Riff Final, where you could win a First Place prize package worth over $5000. Ready to riff? Visit Bars and Clubs to learn more about the competition and how to enter.

Sours are always a great addition to any cocktail

Sours are always a great addition to any cocktail menu, except for having to deal with egg whites or chickpeas – but what if there was an alternative, Australian product? That’s the position that Danny Kane and Rebecca Grey found themselves in when the idea to create @aquafab_fab came around – a natural, vegan, all-Australian egg white alternative. As is so often the case with a great product idea, getting it from the brain and into people’s hands can prove to be a tricky process, as Danny and Rebecca explained to Bars and Clubs. But, with the product now in over 200 venues, we hear how it's being used in bars around the country and how it's enhancing profit margins. To read more, visit Bars and Clubs, where you can also subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest industry news.