An unsuspecting new bar has popped up on the main King St drag of Newtown, where Funky Bar once stood. Blacksheep quietly opened its doors a few weeks ago, adding to the steadily expanding portfolio of quirky small bars in Sydney’s inner west. Dimly lit by chandeliers and tea candles in mason jars, the décor is a [...]
Potts Point bar and bistro The Village has been quietly operating for the last few months, after being refurbished from what used to be Favela Nightclub. Situated a skip away from The Cross on a nondescript corner of Kellet Way, the multi-level establishment officially kicked off its training wheels in style with a packed out [...]
There are many things you can do with a slice of cucumber. I prefer it in my Hendricks and tonic. Some prefer to compensate for their lack of ability to grow a moustache. That aside, there are plenty of things to keep you occupied at Bondi Hardware so most normal patrons shouldn’t need to invent [...]
I got all kinds of strange looks when I told people I was going to celebrate Grandma’s 1st birthday. No, not my Gran, Sydney’s Grandma. A small bar loved and adored by Sydney-siders in the know. A place where people go for some friendly, tiki style cocktail lovin and hot tasty jaffles. Owners James and [...]
First it was peanuts, then pretzels and now popcorn. Simple staple foods of a recent breed of Sydney small bars. Tio’s Cerveceria is the latest addition and since owners Alex and Jeremy originate from the Shady Pines family it’s easy to see where they inherit their winning formula. Nestled on Foster St, just up from [...]
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Hunting in Hyde Park. A thought bubble springs above my head with a cartoon reel of me chasing a terrified possum through the grass with a giant slingshot. I’ve done crazier things whilst intoxicated at 3am in Sydney. Sounds perfectly normal. Put the phone down, don’t be hasty, there is no need to call animal [...]
So long overpriced, average seafood and tourist trap that locals know only too well. Hello The Bucket List a new pop up bar and eatery situated at Bondi Pavilion where Nicks Seafood once called home. With milk crate chairs and tables made out of wooden pallets the relaxed beach vibe transcends the light and open [...]
They’ve won countless awards and after almost 2 years running you’ll still find a line of people snaking down the dark lane way behind Oxford St dying to get in to Shady Pines Saloon. A simple concept of whiskey and shots in a low lit saloon style bar with stuffed animal heads on every wall [...]
Sydneysiders have a chance to step back in time to the Razorhurst era and embrace the 6 O’clock swill at Former Glory, a new pop-up bar in Darlinghurst. You’ll find it on level 3 of the East Village Hotel on Liverpool St. Full of history this hotel was once owned by Tilly Devine and Frank [...]
Oktoberfest in Sydney? Last month I had the luxury of experiencing both Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Bier Café and Löwenbräu. But it’s not all about oversized German sausages. What to consider when choosing your Oktoberfest feast: Taken from my experience at the Bavarian Bier café at Manly Wharf. 1) Bring a man: It’s best if you enjoy an [...]
When an Eastern suburb girl ventures out of said neighbourhood, it better be for something good. In this case, I burst my Bondi bubble for a free dinner to taste test the re-vamped menu at the newly renovated Jet Bar Caffe in the city. Located in the Queen Victoria Building, it’s the ideal cheeky spot [...]
