By Grant Jones, Club Management
A new artisinal cocktail bar has opened in the South-West Sydney suburb of Belmore, specifically within the Canterbury Leagues Club. Bartega opened earlier this month June 9, with the aim of bringing a vibrant resurgence of nightlife in the area.
The club says Bartega bar, built from scratch and seating about 60, blends the glamour and sophistication of a high-end, luxury bar of the CBD closer to home for the local neighbourhood.
Bartega is the crown jewel in its multimillion-dollar redevelopment. The interior was designed by award-winning architect Altis Architecture and blends unique and locally-sourced vintage pieces with a variety of styles, textures, and colours.
A spectacular marble bar forms the centrepiece of the space, complete with gleaming brass finishes and an expansive al fresco balcony that overlooks lush gardens and a spectacular waterfall feature.
“Bartega is more than just another cocktail bar,” CEO Greg Pickering said. “South-west Sydney has a lot to offer as a destination and we’re hoping to showcase this, as well as offer a luxurious and accessible atmosphere for locals.”
Bar Manager Tony Rudolph – a seasoned expert who has honed his craft in some of Sydney’s most prestigious establishments, including Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong and, most recently, Crown Sydney’s Woodcut – heads the venue.
Rudolph incorporates “a playful yet refined approach to both classics and bespoke concoctions” naming the standout as Jin Cha, a blend of Roku Gin, matcha, chartreuse, yuzu, and honey, served in a traditional matcha bowl.
Beyond the bar, Bartega’s canapé-style menu features dishes such as sesame-coated yellowfin tuna, oven-baked brie and pork belly bao buns served with Asian herbs, pickled daikon and chilli caramel.
The sophisticated Bartega at Canterbury League Club.
Style is on offer at Bartega.
Bartega features a canapé-style menu.
Bartega aims to add CBD elegance to Sydney’s south-west.
The bar is part of a wider redevelopment.
Canape-style offerings at Bartega.The sophisticated Bartega at Canterbury League Club.
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