Taking inspiration from the speakeasies of Prohibition America, its moody interior even includes a whiskey room hidden behind a bookcase. “It’s intimate. I like to sit in the little nooks or at the bar.”
It was an exciting privilege to participate in the Melbourne Walking Whisky Tour launch – Melbourne bar culture at its finest! Our host was icon Greg Sanderson, the Speakeasy Group co-founder and the OG who turned the city’s scene upside down with Eau De Vie.
“The lavish venue offers sweeping views of the Blue Mountains and the city, with different spaces inside like a “date space” with a private cigar balcony.”
This Parramatta rooftop cocktail bar is inspired by the fictional crime-fighting couple Nick and Nora Charles of The Thin Man, and it incorporates the pair’s love for oysters and cocktails as well as their art deco home.
Pearl Diver Cocktails and Oysters on Little Bourke does what it says on the tin. Get oysters served three ways—natural, dressed, and cooked—alongside a raft of specialty cocktails. For those martini-inclined, you can choose your spirit, style, modifiers and garnish to be served up your way.
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Speakeasy Staff get 50% off. Please enter the code IWDSTAFF when purchasing via the following links. This is definitely not just for the girls but for the allies and friends that support them – all are welcome!
3rd March 2025 | 6pm -9pm | $50pp
Includes a cocktail on arrival and nibbles throughout the night.
This International Women’s Day, let’s do more than celebrate—we’re driving real change.
The Speakeasy Group is proud to host a powerful evening dedicated to exploring what “Accelerate Action” truly means for women in hospitality.
**Meet Our Inspiring Panel**
Guided by the dynamic Hilary McNevin, our panel features trailblazing industry leaders who are shaping the future of hospitality, sharing their insights, experiences and the tangible steps we can take to create a more equitable future.
Nornie Bero – Chef, CEO & Founder, Mabu Mabu
Kate Hoskin – National Sales Manager, Melbourne Gin Company
Marianne Mewett – Chief Experience Officer, Australian Venue Company
Matt Stirling – Co-Owner, Caretaker’s Cottage
Pippa James – Co-founder, Urbanstead & Grainz
Why You Should Be There
Engage in thought-provoking discussions about the future of women in hospitality
Connect with like-minded industry professionals over exceptional drinks and bites
Have your say—join the Q&A and be part of the movement
Plus, $5 from every ticket goes directly to the Victorian Women’s Trust, supporting their advocacy for economic security, health, safety, and equal representation.
Let’s raise a glass, raise our voices, and take action—together. Secure your spot now!
“The Sanderson combines sophistication with fun, making it a must-visit for steak enthusiasts seeking more than just a meal— it’s a performance”
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine’s Day. Featuring Eau-De-Vie Sydney and Nick & Nora’s Parramatta.
Stepping into this cocktail bar 26 storeys above Parramatta’s CBD is like entering another – more glamorous – world
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Nick and Nora’s will also be shaking up damn good cocktails throughout the Australian Open.
