It was another huge year for Australia’s liquor and hospitality industry in 2022, and here are Bars and Clubs’ most clicked stories from the year.
13. Newtown welcomes White Moon Bar from the team behind Tokyo Lamington
White Moon offers a small selection of classic Japanese meals alongside a rotating four-bottle-bar of Sake.
12. Two Aussies take the helm at 28 HongKong Street
Chris Peart and Elliot Pascoe are heading Singapore’s 28 HongKong Street, recently ranked as one of the 100 best bars in the world.
11. The plans to get Victoria back on its feet
The Victorian Government has laid out its plans and support packages for key industries, led by hospitality, aimed at enticing people back to city bars.
10. Maybe Sammy launches new menu, inspired by female artists
‘Stardust’ is the name of a new selection of 12 cocktails from Maybe Sammy, featuring bespoke artwork and social media filters.
9. Matt Stirling of Caretaker’s Cottage explains the benefits and challenges of a heritage location
Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage is found inside a small cottage that dates back over one hundred years, tucked away in the city’s CBD.
8. Taking action on Russia? Make sure you get it right
Social media has been filled with posts about not using Russian products, but a lot of wrong products have been called out.
7. Dane Gorrel talks late night economy ahead of Club 77’s relaunch
After 25 years of operating, iconic Darlinghurst venue Club 77 is relaunching as a nightclub-dive-bar hybrid.
6. Guinness of Sydney reveal the secrets behind the perfect pint of the black stuff
The secretive Irish duo have spent the last year documenting and scoring Sydney’s best (and worst) spots for a drop of Ireland’s finest.
5. Ciara Doran talks seeing and experiencing the common challenges for women in the industry
Ciara Doran, is Co-owner of The Doss House and Frank Mac’s and a passionate force in hospitality and Sydney’s small bar scene.
4. What are the rules over the service of non-alcoholic drinks?
As non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic drinks gain popularity, a grey area has emerged over the service of these drinks to minors, so we contacted the regulators to find out the rules.
3. Penny Sippe reveals what it takes to launch events post-pandemic
In her Bloody Big Drinks Summit talk, Penny Sippe explains what all events need to succeed.
2. Australia’s most colourful drinking venues
The innovative use of colour in a range of commercial spaces, including hospitality, are celebrated in the Dulux Colour Awards, and here are this year’s most colourful drinking venues.
1. Iconic women who have shaped the drinks industry
From Betsy Flanagan to Nayana Ferguson, via Lesley Gracie here’s a look at 10 iconic women who have shaped the drinks industry.
