4/13/2023 0 Comments Vibe juice![]() ![]() ![]() This is a space for drinking and learning about a spirit that is still fairly underappreciated in this country. If you’re not into mezcal yet, go to Cantina Ok! with a goal to learn from the highly knowledgeable staff. Cantina OK! is one of only two Sydney bars currently on the World's 50 Best Bars list-so yeah, you need to visit. The self-described “micro mezcal mecca” is tucked away at the end of an otherwise suspicious-looking laneway-as many good bars are these days. And, while it used to be a standing-room-only type affair, in the post-lockdown half of 2020 Cantina OK! intro'd laneway seating. In the year Sydney discovered mezcal, tequila's smokier, sexier sibling, Cantina OK! led the charge. It's one of Sydney's best, is made with house vermouth, features fresh stamped ice with Apollonia "A", and glows neon red like the rest of the bar. Signature drink: Hands-down the Apollonia Negroni. And don't worry if you're hungry late, with the bar serving rotating Sicilian-style late-night snacks available every night until 2.30am. You'll find Italian and Australian Amari, bitters, whiskies, and gins, with plenty of cocktails on offer. There's even a nightly midnight toast to Michael's love at first sight "thunderbolt" or "colpo di fulmine". In fact, nearly every aspect pays homage to the romantic but tragic love story between him and Apollonia, from each menu chapter to the bar's decor. Taking the top spot on our list is Apollonia. Hidden in the basement beneath Hinchcliff House, the four-storey Italian-inspired mega restaurant, this moody underground bar is inspired by Michael Corleone's Sicilian wife in Mario Puzo's book The Godfather. We’re now home to some of the most exciting bartenders and bars in the entire world-with a few placements on the World's 50 Best list to prove it.įrom garage bars dedicated to ancient spirits to hidden wine bars with Midnight in Paris vibes, and hotel lobby bars guaranteed to take your breath away at sunset-if you're thirsty, Sydney's bar scene is here for you. Without further ado, here’s our pick of the best bars in Sydney right now-and what to drink when you’re there. We’ve embraced creativity, luxury, and the best ideas from abroad to create a cosmopolitan bar scene that feels a bit more mature than the days of yore. Sydney has really upped its bar game in the past few years.
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