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Bobbie’s, 24 Bay Avenue, Double Bay
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Bobbie’s, a brand new underground bar by Neil and Samantha Perry, has simply opened its doorways in Double Bay. It’s Neil’s first dive into the bar scene after years as a high Sydney restaurateur.
Situated within the basement of the long-lasting Gaden Home in Double Bay, Bobbie’s is a three way partnership with the Perrys’ longtime mates, Linden Satisfaction and Nathalie Hudson, identified for his or her Dante bars in New York Metropolis and Los Angeles (voted #1 World’s Finest Bar in 2019).
The place is designed to supply a comfy, multi-layered expertise, serving as each a top-notch cocktail bar and a cosy music venue. Bobbie’s is known as after Linden’s legendary grandfather, Australian DJ Bob Rogers OAM, who is legendary for launching High 40 radio on 2UE in 1958 and is Australia’s longest-serving radio announcer.
Linden says, “When Neil shared his plans for Music Chicken and his imaginative and prescient for a bar within the basement, it felt like the proper likelihood to come back again to Sydney and work with certainly one of my best mentors. Nathalie and I jumped on the alternative to crew up with Neil and Sam once more and create an distinctive cocktail bar in our hometown that captures the stay music and vibe of Bobbie’s period.
“We would like Bobbie’s to be a throwback to when my grandfather dominated the airwaves throughout rock’n’roll’s golden age – a time of massive concepts, three-martini lunches, and larger-than-life personalities.”
Martinis are an enormous concentrate on the drinks listing, alongside some twists on classics and aperitifs. The menu leans in direction of traditional cocktails with a contemporary twist, that includes negronis and highballs amongst different vibrant takes on favourites.
You’ll be able to attempt the signature Bobbie’s Martini (Dolin Blanc, Mancino Dry, Hickson Rd Gin, clarified inexperienced apple, pickled onion), Tuxedo No.3 Martini (Fino sherry, Malfy Gin, clarified passionfruit, orange bitters), Watermelon Garabaldi (Davo Plum Aperitivo Bitters, Campari, fluffy watermelon), Negroni Rossa (Don Julio Rosado, Lillet Rosé, Ramazzotto Rosado, verjus, clarified watermelon), and Lychee Martini (Fig Leaf Hendricks, Lillet Rosé, Italicus, lychee).
The wine listing is compact however top-notch, that includes underneath 50 choices with a robust emphasis on Champagne. There are decisions from rising and established Champagne homes, glowing wines from across the globe, and a neat choice of Australian wines, fortifieds, and native favourites from Double Bay.
To pair together with your drinks, there’s a broad menu of seafood and snacks, together with each contemporary and toasted sandwiches, and some candy treats.
Highlights from Neil’s rigorously chosen suppliers embrace Walker’s Massive Eye Tuna with inexperienced olive and lemon salsa, Spencer Gulf King Prawn cocktail with Murray Rose sauce, and a CopperTree Farm beef patty cheese soften with gruyere and pickles.
Bar classics are additionally on the menu, like white sturgeon caviar, freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters, gildas with inexperienced olive, anchovy, and pickled chilli, and Neil’s well-liked finger sandwiches with varieties equivalent to hen, celery and walnut, king prawn and prosciutto, and picked and contemporary cucumber.
Neil says, “We’ve designed Bobbie’s to be a spot the place you’ll be able to get pleasure from your self any time of day or evening – whether or not it’s for a martini and oysters within the afternoon, a nightcap and cheese plate on the way in which house, or a full night of eating, consuming, and stay music – the selection is yours.”
Bobbie’s inside design is the third collaboration between ACME and Caon Design Workplace.
The structure is lengthy and slender with a stepped design, creating a way of discovery and intimacy as you progress by way of the area. The principle bar space options plush velvet chairs and marble-topped tables, with a mint inexperienced leather-based banquette wrapping across the bar pit, providing intimate, superbly lit nooks. A stepped archway with a bronzed mirror on the finish of the primary room completes the area and units up a stage for stay performances.
The design crew says, “The distinctive expertise is pushed by the cautious alternative of richly textured supplies, together with varied marbles, granites, timbers, and customized lighting. These components are layered all through the design, enhancing Bobbie’s intimate environment and highlighting its themes of enjoyable, joviality, and top-quality cocktails.”
Bobbie’s has seating for 90 company and might be booked for personal capabilities for as much as 120.
It’s open from Wednesday to Sunday, 2:30pm till late.
