Venues 
Shady Pines Saloon(0)
Now once in a while something special graces bar scene becoming an instant classic. Shady Pines Saloon might just be one of those places. Is it the cocktails? Is it the food? Is the über-chic design? Not on your Nelly!
Ravál, Sydney
Ravál located at the top of the stairs above Sydney’s historic Macquarie Hotel (or ‘The Mac’ as it is popularly known) is named after Barcelona’s infamous nightspot El Ravál; an area bordering La Rambla know for its cabaret, nightclubs, and more lascivious businesses of the night.
Mezzo Bar & Grill, Melbourne
‘Mezzo’ meaning half in Italian, aptly describes this new venue being half about the wine and the other half about what’s coming off the grill. This bar and eatery occupies the site that once held Oyster Little Bourke and is still run by the same team
Chandelier Bar, Adelaide
Adelaide Casino has seen as massive $5 million redevelopment of Marble Hall, including an impressive custom-built chandelier weighing almost a tonne over hanging above the glamorous new Chandelier Bar.
Eau-De-Vie, Sydney
Well it’s here and it’s making waves: Eau-De-Vie, the bar by the dynamic duo Sven and Amber Almenning, has already been subject to rave consumer reviews - and you thought it would just be an industry bar!
Maeve Fox, Melbourne
Maeve Fox opened for trade in September last year taking over that space once held Platform 3. The venue is owned by Simon Pratt and Carlyle Gannon (behind South Yarra’s Katuk) as well as John Broderick and Leon Kopp.
The Saint, Sydney
Following a recent renovation The Saint is occupying the site that previously held the Paddington Arms Hotel. With its comfy chesterfields, cosy candlelight and friendly staff, The Saint claims to have settled in nicely and is already attracting a regular Paddington following.
More in this category:
- Blanco Bar and Restaurant, Sydney
- The Squire’s Bounty, Hobart
- New Guernica, Melbourne
- Belvedere Hotel, Sydney
- Agave, Sydney
- The Laneway, Brisbane
- Berkelouw Wine Bar, Sydney
- Ravesi’s Wine Bar, Sydney
- Tokonoma Sochu Bar and Lounge
- 24 Moons
- Laruche Bar & Supperclub, Brisbane
- Cargo Bar Pizza Lounge, Hobart
- Richmond Club Hotel, Melbourne
- The Baden Powell Hotel, Melbourne
- The Ocean Room, Sydney
- Absinthe Salon, Sydney
- Pocket Bar, Sydney
- Eden Bar & Restaurant, Sydney
- 399 Bar, Perth
- Bootleg Bar & Italian Food, Sydney
- Ladylux, Sydney
- Ruby L’otel, Sydney
- The Generous Squire, Perth
- More Melt Moments
- Alira, Sydney
- By George! Seven Metre Bar Pops up in Sydney Laneway
- The Winery by Gazebo Opens Quietly On Crown Street
- Big Rig Diner & Houndstooth Room, Sydney
- Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
- The Edge, Geelong
- The Riverview Hotel, Balmain, Sydney
- Callooh Callay, Shoreditch, London
- The Beresford Hotel, Sydney
- Limbo (at Electric Circus), Adelaide
- Brook St Kitchen & Bar, Sydney
- Omerta, Sydney
- Hotel Tivoli, Adelaide
- Launch of Big Rig Diner at Ruby Rabbit
- Sub-Urban by Belluci’s, Canberra
- Re:Love Open Members Only Bar
- door 74, Amsterdam
- Das Zimmer, Hobart
- Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney
- Temperance Hotel, Melbourne
- Ivy, Sydney
- No more YU at SOHO
- Spice Market, Melbourne
- Spice Temple
- Andaluz
- Grumpy’s Green
- Establishment Launches Gin Garden
- Kit & Kaboodle
- The Local Taphouse - Darlinghurst
- Honey
- The Emerald Peacock
- Buffalo Club and The Sky Room
- Low 302
- Ladylux Makeover
- Black Pearl
- Match Bar and Grill, Melbourne
- Maedaya
- Goldfish
- Small Bar
- Damask
- Soda
- Firefly
- Safety Wolf
- Monkey Magic