Negroni week is upon us, providing a rare opportunity to mix cocktails with philanthropy through purchasing a Negroni.
In 2013, Imbibe Magazine, in collaboration with Campari, launched Negroni Week to celebrate one of the world’s greatest cocktails and to raise money for charities. Thousands of bars and restaurants worldwide participate in Negroni Week and have raised over $5 million for charitable organizations since the initiative began. The city’s best bartenders put their signature spin on the Negroni every year, creating new takes on the crimson classic. Negroni week kicks off on the 16th of September and runs until the 22nd. There will be over 120 participating venues this year, from Sydney to Bangkok, New York and San Francisco. You can sip and contribute to a great cause all at the same time.
Some of the bars participating in Negroni Week 2024 around Sydney
Bar Conte – 340 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
AALIA – 25 Martin Place
Employees Only Restaraunt & Bar – 9a Barrack St, Sydney NSW 2000
The Barbershop – 89 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Matteo Downtown – 20 Bond St, Sydney NSW 2000
Banco Manly – 17b Whistler St, Manly NSW 2095
Frank Macs – 83 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
The Boathouse Shelly Beach – 1 Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095
Door Knock – Basement/70 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
In the spirit of celebrating one of the world’s most popular cocktails, we asked everyone in our team their favourite bar to grab a negroni, and here’s what they suggested.
Alex: Cardea – Barangaroo
Barangaroo’s epitome of old-world European elegance is serving two enticing Negroni variations. Their Balsamic Negroni is a classic reinterpretation featuring strawberry liqueur and a balsamic vinegar glaze for $29. If you feel something more traditional, you can savour their original Negroni, a masterful blend of Campari, Bombay Sapphire Gin & Cinzano 1757 Rosso Vermouth for $26. Pop by during happy hour for 49% of drinks, available every Wednesday to Saturday from 4- 6pm.
Ethan: De Vine Food and Wine – Market Street CBD
The iconic Italian restaurant De Vine is just a stone’s throw from Town Hall and QVB. They are serving the classic Negroni cocktail, which includes London dry gin, artichoke amaro, and vanilla-infused Campari. If you fancy something a little sweeter, go for the Negroni Rosa with organic Tuscan gin, summer flowers, vermouth and Ramazzotti Rosato, grapefruit. Grab the classic Negroni for $10 during the Aperitivo hour from 3-5pm, Monday – Friday. They are a participating venue and a fan fave of our team. Find out more here.
Gwen: Luc-San – Potts Point
Imagine Negroni and G&T had a love child. It would be known as the Negronic cocktail at Luc-San, which features Negronic Roku gin, pampelle aperitif, and Indian tonic for $21. This delicious cocktail perfectly compliments the French-Japanese menu if you fancy some bar snacks while you sip the night away.
Nicole: The Bristol Arms Rooftop – Sussex Street CBD
The new and improved Bristol Arms is the ideal rooftop for an after-work drink. Lounge under the sunshine with a classic Negroni in hand made with gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. You will quickly lose an afternoon at this stunning venue. Book here.
Kristina: A’Mare – Barangaroo
Leah: Gildas – Surry Hills
Gildas is an exquisite Basque-inspired wine bar by Lennox Hastie on Albion Street. They serve a mean Negroni with Tanqueray gin, Quiles vermouth, and Campari. Catch Golden Hour and grab your Negroni for $12. Book here.
Craig: Corridor – Newtown
Corridor is the perfect spot to kick back and relax. Their Negroni Nero is made of Mr Black, Campari and Dolin Rouge. Sit back and sip on the cosy and sunny back deck. Or if you’re after more intimacy, continue your ascent to the share-house style room that boasts vintage décor, street-art-covered walls, and cosy mood lighting.
Leonie: Frankie Cadillac – Surry Hills
Frankie Cadillac is the house of Negronis. With a menu dedicated to Negronis that features 14 variations, they’ve got classics, Negroni sours, and Mexican Negronis with mezcal, house-made vermouth, and Campari. Nestled on Albion Street, it’s the perfect spot to drink Negronis until your heart’s content.
