169 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Cocktails are my weakness
“1806 is the year that the word cocktail was first defined in print, and the bar is about all things cocktails”
Guided by Ashley Ng's recommendation I discover 1806 with an extensive cocktail menu that's over 68 pages separated into eras. Finding it way too overwhelming to choose from I put my faith in bartender Georgie Mann to come up with recommendations. First off the bat is the Scofflaw ($18) made with Rittenhouse, Noilly Prat Dry, Lemon and House Grenadine. It's lethal as requested that has a good balance of flavours and depth which becomes a favourite. The Aviation ($18) with Beefeater, Lemon, Maraschino, Violet and Caster Sugar is another recommendation by Georgie which is a bit lighter and refreshing on the palate. Perhaps in hindsight this would have been a good one to start with although I did request something of noticeable alcohol which the Scofflaw certainly did the job. I'll certainly keep a return visit in mind when I'm next in Melbourne.
SNAPSHOT REVIEW:
PROS: Well made cocktails, Nice decor and ambience, Friendly and knowledgeable bar staff
CONS: Good cocktails are never cheap
MUST TRY: Scofflaw cocktail
VERDICT: Upon first impressions this cocktail bar seems passionate about making good cocktails helped along by knowledgeable bartenders
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Scofflaw: Rittenhouse, Noilly Prat Dry, Lemon, House Grenadine ($18)
SIMON FAVOURITE :-)
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| Sherry Cobbler: Manzilla Sherry, Orange, Lemon, Caster Sugar ($16) |
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Aviation: Beefeater, Lemon, Maraschino, Violet, Caster Sugar ($18)
WORTH TRYING :-)
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| Friendly and knowledgeable bartenders Peter Hollands and Georgie Mann |
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| If you find the cocktail menu just too overwhelming just get the bartenders to recommend a cocktail based on your likes as I did |
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| Very interesting cocktail vessels — I gotta try one of these next time |
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| Clean and functional toilets get a tick |
4 comments:
Nothing better than a good cocktail (on occasion)
i normally dont like dark dark places but i was here 2 odd years ago with friends and really liked the atmosphere here!
The venue looks really nice, I love the bars in Melbourne - they have really great decor!
hi chefs in shorts, more than an occasion for me is fine :-)
hi milkteaxx, i like dark places although my camera doesn't hehe
hi mr c, melbourne bars are very cool. so many more than sydney but sydney trying to catch up :-)
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