The Roosevelt

The Roosevelt, Sven Almenning’s latest venture to open having just launched EDV in Melbourne, is not simply a new bar to the Sydney scene. In fact the venue site has quite a history and was once owned and operated (as the Roosevelt Club) by Abe Saffron - aptly named ‘the boss of the Cross’ - a man considered to have been heavily involved in Sydney’s post-war organised crime scene.”The basic theme and concept behind the venue is we’re trying to reinvigorate and bring back to life what the Roosevelt was,” explained Barry Chalmers, venue manager. “Obviously we’ll be changing it a little and putting in a new creative direction,” Chalmers explained.

Duchess, Perth

1 Gugeri Street, Claremont Quarter
Claremont, WA
duchessbar.com.au
08 9384 4880
This new bar featured in the April issue of Australian Bartender
Opening in November 2011 Duchess is slated as a premium boutique bar specialising in quality beverage with sophisticated style and a feminine touch.
It comes from the owner of Malt Supper Club, Tony Tricarico, and has [...]

Honky Tonks

Probably the best news to come out of the national capital lately is that another new bar has opened, Honky Tonks. What a relief from all the other political noise. Getting straight into it, the locals seem to be wrapped with their latest addition and the venue is giving them a raft of tipples to taste while taking in the creatively cool interior. The wine list is pretty strong with some good tastes of local and international juice and the food is sure to keep you filled while you work your way through the cocktails and beers.

The Bottom End

“Where at the bottom end of Melbourne’s CBD,” says Creative Director Michael Delaney Korabelnikova. Licensed for 1500 patrons, 365 days of the year and 24 hours a day, this is certainly one of the most ambitious venues that Melbourne has welcomed to the market in recent times.

The venue bring with it a number of different levels, and styles, with the street level acting as a pub, diner and disco and the other levels, well perhaps Delaney should explain. “On the middle level of the building we run SURVIVOR! a Saturday night mega rave dance party club. On the floor above that we run POOF DOOF, a Saturday night gay club for homos.” Thanks for clearing that up.

Little Red Pocket

The space that once housed the old Balcony Bar has given way to Little Red Pocket, a stylish new Japanese bar in that’s shaking up the social scene and causing a storm in a sake cup.

With its extensive range of sake, cocktails and Izakaya snacks available in the evening, Little Red Pocket is another fantastic addition to Melbourne’s ever growing Asian-styled tippling haunts that is certainly worth checking out. David Van Iersal (ex-Nobu chef) is part of the team that’s steering Little Red Pocket during service and was behind the drinks list that’s on offer.

Bar Profile: Freda’s

Freda’s (first featured in February’s How To shoot) is tucked neatly down a narrow brick alley driveway in Chippendale, Sydney. Opening in October of last year the venue was ’soft trading’ for a few months to get things right before it launched itself officially to the public. This hasn’t stopped it already developing a cult following however, and Marty Campaign (general manager) was keen to talk up the venue’s early popularity.