Category: drinks

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Raise a Dram to Adventure with Barrel Lane Whisky Club

After a successful (and delicious) foray into the world of Australian craft gin with the Garden Street Gin Club, partners Josh and Lauren decided to embrace their next big passion; the world of whisky. As avid whisky drinkers themselves, it…

Alcotraz: The Immersive Cocktail Experience

It feels good to be bad. That’s what my plus one and I learnt when we donned orange jumpsuits and entered our prison cell. No, we weren’t in trouble for breaking the law. Rather, we were getting into character as…

The World’s Best Beers in Our Own Backyard

‘Go big or go home’ is one of my favourite mottos. In the world of beer, there’s one big event that stands out on the calendar: the Australian International Beer Awards. Here in Melbourne, we have the world’s largest beer…

Never Never Release Southern Strength Gin To Keep You Warm This Winter

The Australian bar scene is a haven for juniper enthusiasts, and Never Never Distilling Co. is a particular hero for gin lovers! The South Australian distillery’s feisty Southern Strength Gin, however, isn’t your average G&T sipper. This award-winning spirit (World’s…

Whitehart’s 7th Birthday: Free Pizzas and $7 Cocktails

Whitehart, Melbourne’s urban oasis, is excited to announce its 7th birthday bash this Saturday, 16 March. Since its inception, Whitehart has been a symbol of creativity, blending industrial aesthetics with vibrant murals, digital projections, and lush greenery. The venue’s heavy…

Sip Into Margarita Bliss: Cointreau x Hecho en Mexico

February in Melbourne just got a whole lot zestier. The Plus Ones were fortunate to be part of the exclusive launch event at Hecho en Mexico in Fitzroy. The iconic French Orange liqueur, Cointreau, joined forces with Hecho en Mexico…

Aperol Serves up Summer at the Australian Open

Tennis fans, rejoice! Summer is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold Aperol Spritz in hand at the Australian Open? Aperol, the iconic Italian aperitif, has announced a new four-year partnership with Tennis Australia, making…

Wonder Lounge is the Christmas Cabaret You’ve Been Longing For

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Melbourne. The sun is shining, the city is buzzing with shoppers looking for a last-minute present and of course ‘All I want for Christmas is you‘ is playing everywhere. One of the…