European at heart, this sophisticated inner-city haunt serves up serious vinos, cocktails and tapas - as well as early anti-hangover brekkies designed to soothe the soul the morning after.
With a 10-metre walnut and marble bar and a serious drinks list to command attention, this European-inspired bar has captured the allegiance of the thirsty CBD crowd.
Suits come here for a cocktail or two after work, and many stay on to wine and dine, making the most of the tapas menu. A few make the return visit early the next day, fortifying themselves with a midweek hangover brekkie and coffee. In true European style, Bar One is open from seven in the morning, so there's ample time for some espresso therapy before work.
During the day guests can perch up front and people-watch through the glass facade. Alternatively, they can slink back into the interior recesses and sink into a black leather booth for a low-key lounge session.
Friendly staff seem keen to razzle-dazzle guests, a stylish set of drinkers, with their expert cocktail skills. Try a Fred and Ginger, which blends Plymouth gin, Pama liqueur, Stone's green ginger wine and ginger beer. Alternatively, order up a French martini, made with Plymouth gin, Vallformosa cava and lemon juice.
Vino buffs will also notice the highbrow wine list, which takes a journey through Australia, Italy, Spain and France.
Anjela Bignell & Andrea Tomaz
