It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peeks in the lead-up. Today, it’s your votes for the country’s best Whisky Bars.
The nominations are in for the 23rd Australian Bar Awards, as voted by the bar industry and we are thrilled to see the hard work and dedication of our teams result in nominations in multiple categories.
Congratulations to Eau de Vie Melbourne and Sydney, Boilermaker House and Pearl Diver.
Cocktail Bar of the Year (State)
Eau De Vie Melbourne
Bar of the Year (State)
Pearl Diver
Cocktail Bar of the Year
Eau De Vie Sydney
Best Specialty Beer Venue
Boilermraker House
Whisky Bar of the Year
Eau De Vie Sydney
Gin and jazz go hand in hand with one another. And, thanks to this cocktail bar in Sydney, Eau De Vie, your visit will be just as glamorous as what you’d expect it to be.
We sat down with down with Arianna Martini, Reservations and Events Coordinator for Nick & Nora’s to discuss hospitality and her role at The Speakeasy Group.
What do you love about the industry?
I enjoy providing clients with a variety of services. I would say I excel at coordinating multiple events and cultivating strong relationships with clients and venue teams, which is crucial in this industry.
A day in a life as a Reservations and Events Coordinator at Head Office
It really depends on the day of the week. Monday is usually the busiest for me as we go through emails and client inquiries from weekend reports. My main focus is on finalising events and saving all the details on Tripleseat, the event platform we use. In the afternoons, we usually take the time to reach out and respond to inquiries, either by phone or email.
What do you love about your role and working at the Head Office?
I enjoy working with my team at the Speakeasy Group. The company is inclusive, flexible, and offers a supportive environment.
Favourite drink on the Nick & Nora’s menu?
I enjoy the drinks from Pearl Diver, but I do have a soft spot for Nick & Nora’s Melbourne. My favourite drink at Nick & Nora’s is Passion Project.
Where would we find you on a day off?
You would find me out with my friends on my day off! I love going to bars or restaurants to have a great time!
There are 36 unique drinks on the Nick & Nora’s menu, each of which features an assortment of house-made tinctures, fat-washed spirits, solutions, infusions and more.
Pearl Diver gives customers a head start with an illustrated menu featuring headings such as “Choose your modifiers: vermouth, liqueur, dots & dashes” and a sliding scale of flavour profiles, from “bone dry” to “half-half” to “filthy”.
With world-class Australian craft beer and the most scrumptious canapes this side of Valhalla, Mjølner is the perfect location for a homely mid-winter feel. Located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, this Norse-inspired restaurant will have you feasting like a true Viking warrior.
The Whisky List, Australia’s largest online retailer dedicated to whisky, has announced the details of its first ever Sydney Whisky Month, building upon previous Sydney Whisky Week iterations.
For anyone out there who’s been sleeping under a rock, it’s time to snap to because Sydney Whisky Month is just around the corner!
Man of Many is partnering with The Whisky List to launch ‘Sydney Whisky Month’ – a celebration of whisky.
