The Sydney Traveler

I always thought sipping cocktails with the girls on a Friday night was pretty indulgent. But at Zeta Bar, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This popular Sydney watering hole will transport you to a New York bar, a Hawaiian beach, a bustling Havana street, or a Carribbean hotspot with their cocktail experiences.
Guests are blindfolded, fitting with headphones, and sprayed with scented mists while they enjoy their favourite drink. The sensory journeys have been compared to spa treatments, although I can’t remember enjoying alcohol in any day spa!
“We are trying to sell it as an experience,” said Zeta’s consultant …read more

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Ravesi’s at Bondi has always been one of the coolest places to hang out in Sydney, but after opening a new VIP cocktail lounge it has even more cred.
The new digs is called Drift, and it offers a swankier alternative to the casual beach bar downstairs. The food’s a lot better than your standard pub fare too, with oysters, gourmet pizzas, and a range of yummy skewers on offer.
The drinks aren’t half bad either, with signature cocktails like “A Dark and Stormy Night in Bondi,” “Drift Royale,” and “Bondi 8 Ball.” There’s also a comprehensive wine, beer, and spirits menu. …read more

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Rambutan offers more than just good food. It’s also one of the hottest nightspots in the city, with celebrities like Jennifer Hawkins and boyfriend Jake Wall regularly sampling the speciality cocktails.
The bar, on the groundfloor of the chic Thai eatery, has a very cool, laidback vibe. The instrumental music is subtle yet funky, allowing you to easily chat to friends over a few drinks.
It also looks impressive, with mirrored walls, stainless steel tables, and an awesome fish tank home to two black and white striped eels.
The bar’s signature drinks include an exquisite mix of sparkling wine and sorbet known as the …read more

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It’s Saturday, a time when so many of us are nursing a little hangover after one too many cocktails to celebrate the week’s end. Personally, the hangover doesn’t hurt quite as much as realising how much money I’ve spent on those fancy drinks.
Why pay for someone else to mix your drinks when it’s so easy to make your own? At Cruise Restaurant & Bar, you can learn how to create all your favourites with their fun cocktail classes!
Cruise’s chief bartender, Loy Catada, hosts the classes. He’ll show you how to make his favourite drink, the classic martini, and loads more. …read more

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Fancy a glam night out for a good cause? Then get along to The Establishment on September 15 for ROAR’s first fashion show and cocktail evening.
ROAR stands for Rwandan Orphans Assistance Response, a group dedicated to helping some of Africa’s poorest children. The event looks to help keep Rwandan children in schools by raising money for uniforms and supplies.
While there’s a serious message behind it, ROAR’s event is all about good fun. It will include fantastic food, auctions, prizes, and fashions from Sass & Bide, Jayson Brundson, Mwasi Kitoko, Eileen Kirby and more.
Tickets are available from Moshtix outlets and the …read more

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