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Mr Falcon’s – Glebe
Mr Falcon’s – Glebe

Censorship’s a funny thing. In the American broadcast version of Die Hard 2, Bruce Willis cries “Yippee-kay-aye, Mr Falcon!” instead of “Yippee-kay-aye, motherfucker!”. Never mind the trivialisation of human death – it’s the use of …

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Hemingway’s – Manly

I’m not sure how to write this review. On one hand I genuinely like this bar – a lot. On the other hand, I’d rest easier if they hadn’t named it after Papa himself. But, before I explain why, I’ll start with what I like:

  1. The location. It’s directly opposite Manly beach – so you can have a cold drink while watching the surf. They’re also open during the day, which many other Manly bars aren’t. Quite frankly, if I want to splash around in the water in the middle of a weekday when normal people are working, then I don’t want to wait until 5pm for a drink. This bar respects that.
  2. The service. Even though the Amazonian Croatian and I arrive in our daggiest beach clothes (and I look like a drowned rat after coming out of the water), the service is so genuinely friendly that we feel welcome enough to stay and eat despite us only having originally intended to have a quick beer here. Read the full story »
Amaretto Sour cocktail recipe Amaretto Sour cocktail recipe

I have mixed feelings about the Amaretto Sour. On one hand, it would never make my top 10 list of favourite cocktails and yet – and this is a big yet – drinking one always …

Hotel Steyne (Round Bar and Moonshine) – Manly Hotel Steyne (Round Bar and Moonshine) – Manly

I didn’t expect to write anything whatsoever about the Hotel Steyne, an old Manly pub directly opposite the beach – and yet here I am reviewing two completely different bars within it that I both …

Tio’s Cerveceria – Surry Hills Tio’s Cerveceria – Surry Hills

As the barman vigorously muddles jalapeno chillies in a glass I see a look of anxiety on my gay wingman’s face. It serves him right – I asked him twice if he was sure he …

The Little Guy – Glebe The Little Guy – Glebe

Glebe’s nightspots are multiplying like rabbits on ecstasy, with two small bars opening within the same week.
One is a casual, sofa-filled affair called Mr Falcon that I’ll review soon – but for now I’ll focus …