This imposing corner pub is popular for lazy beers and pool games, but also steps up the style with cocktails and weekend DJs.
Treading the line between trendy bar and comfy pub, this boozer rivals some of the best on the Surry Hills bar scene.
In the main bar, intimate lighting and smooth tunes create a comfortably casual setting. A commanding central bar serves up a solid selection of cocktails, vino and icy tap beer.
On Wednesdays, nine-to-fivers looking to escape the office grind can indulge in the happy-hour cocktails that flow from 6pm till midnight. But be warned: at $6 a pop, these sozzle-worthy mixes may leave you fuzzy-headed come Thursday morning. For a cocktail with a hefty kick, order up the Tuscan Mule - a double shot of Tuaca (a vanilla and citrus liqueur) melded with fresh lime and dry.
Peckish punters can couple their bevvie with something from the bistro menu. Try the Szechuan salt and pepper squid, served with an Asian salad and aioli.
For more liquid offerings, venture upstairs to discover a sleek cocktail bar, which also serves as a popular function spot. On the weekends, DJs fill this sexy space with funky house tunes until the early hours of the morning, while salsa classes take over the dance floor on Tuesdays.
Victoria Brooks
