Goldfish Duo Expand Their Empire

Ben Walsh and Dan Rice might have been looking to set a sea change trend when they opened Goldfish Hunter Valley recently (featured in Bartender’s October issue).

Appleton tiki Mug

October 2010 saw the highly anticipated new Appleton Estate Rum Tiki campaign take off. Although long associated with tiki, this is the third year that Appleton Estate has designed their own, customised Tiki mug for bartenders.

LO-FI

The former site of The Middle Bar has undergone a drastic makeover to become LO-FI.

New Offering at ‘New Hotel of the Year’

The Flinders Hotel, New Hotel of the Year at the Australian Bar Awards 2010, have opened an all new upstairs cocktail bar offering going by the name of Duke.

Rum Cocktails

Rum is making a serious stamp on the modern cocktail scene and aficionados on the wonderful liquid are not short to be found, either behind the bar or in front of it.

Spring Lift for Der Raum’s Drinks

This news item was featured in Bartender Magazine’s November issue.

Der Raum has recently released its spring cocktail list and Matthew Bax said of the new creations; “they are brimming with lighter, more floral aromatic profiles.” Check out some of their drinks below. Visit www.derraum.com.au to find out more about this award winning bar.

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Boteco

Inspired by the ubiquitous small bars littered throughout Brazil, Boteco has created a warm and intimate space for patrons to hide away and nibble on fantastic treats and enjoy great drinks.

Chambord’s New Bling

Chambord, the iconic black raspberry liqueur that has been a stalwart on the back bar shelf is set to show of its new ‘Blinging’ look with a newly released contemporary design.

Reaburn Leaves 1806

Cocktail historian, bar philosopher and mixology front man Sebastian Reaburn has packed up his swizzle stick and mixing tin and moved on from Melbourne’s iconic and award winning bar 1806.

Papa Goose Restaurant & Bar (The Loose Goose)

Inspired by a children’s nursery rhyme, Papa Goose is a new offering on the already jam packed Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Chef and Owner Neale White and his designer brother Lance White have created a stylish new venue with an industrial core based around steel beams, heavy wood and exposed air conditioning units.