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 façade. 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 sexy little Red Vespa, which blends raspberry vodka together with peach liqueur, cranberry and orange juice. Alternatively, order up a French martini, made with vodka, lychees and a serious shot of espresso to put an extra spring in your step.
Vino buffs will also notice the highbrow wine list, which takes a journey through Australia, Italy, Spain and France.
Anjela Bignell & Andrea Tomaz
