In what appears to be the latest step in wilful law-fuelled lovelessness, new council rules in the area that Sydney’s Bar M operates mean bad news for the local bar.
The Italian bar and restaurant, synonymous with refined glamour and rustic home-made Neapolitan style cooking in Sydney, has launched a new bar menu to champion the city’s night life. They’ve called it ‘Power Hours’, and feature in it some classic Italian cocktails with a Mediterranean twist. Plus food.
The new rules mean the bar might have to shut shop at 10pm, draining it of its spot in locals’ hearts and also leading to a loss of dollars, jobs and in turn, its place in the long list of Sydney’s go-to Italian joints.
The cocktails have been crafted by the bar staff and manager Matteo Belkeziz, inspired by recent events in Sydney that have seen a change in the late-night dining culture.
Keep Sydney Open
Bourbon whiskey, Porter beer reduction, barrel bitters, fresh lemon juice & a hint of coffee. “When a Whiskey Sour meet an Espresso Martini, the result is a perfect drink from dusk till dawn”, says Belkeziz
Silent Disco
Ink Gin, violet and lavender shaken hard with a touch of maraschino & citrus. Smooth, flowery and delicate with an amazing and captivating colour. “Like music for the tastebuds”.
Footloose
Frangelico, lime and Spiced rum, a perfect trio that magically combines together. “That’s what you need to make sure your feet will dance all night with the blend of this rich, nutty & fresh cocktail”.
Disco Ball
London no.1 Blue Gin, mango & peach liqueur shaken with lime, lemon, whites and curacao.
Bar M is open evenings Monday to Saturday, and every Friday for lunch.
Find Bar M at 10 Neild Avenue, Rushcutters Bay.