"Aloha B.E.E.R.S!"
Attendees: Ben, Cam, Paige, Jaffa, George, Ivanka, Michael
Price: $12 - $85. Most cocktails in the $16 range. Or buy a big one to share between 2 or 4! Bottled beer $8
Location: 62-70 Johnston St between Brunwick & Nicholson.
Distance: 15 min walk.
Ambiance: Amazing - you'll feel like you're sipping cocktails after dark on a remote Hawaiian island. Not tacky even if it is totally over the top! Like taking a honeymoon, only in the heart of Melbourne.
Character: Bamboo clad walls and ceiling set the tribal theme, a normal Fitzroy building somehow feels like a beach hut.
Decor: Over the top - huge tiki idols, wooden canoes, masses of palm fronds and colourful lanterns show the amazing attention to detail that's gone into this bar.
Comfort: Vinyl booth seats can stick to bare skin - a little uncomfortable. But the booths themselves work great, giving a great level of privacy for each group. Alternatively, pull up a stool at the bar and watch the fruity cocktails getting assembled.
Patrons: Different groups of people doing their own thing - probably not the type of place to drop in on your own. Come for the spectacle, not an end of day drink.
Staff: A little awkward but they mix a great cocktail. Generous with the garnishes! Could be a little more bubbly & enthusiastic.
Selection: Amazing menu of rum-based tropical cocktails, and not much else. No tap beers and not a great bottle selection.
Outdoor: N/A. A separate room opens up on the weekend to accommodate the larger crowd and any private functions.
Specials: None. Every drink comes with a little finger puppet monster though. Very cool
LSR: Perfect beach bar vibes. Plenty of colourful lanterns and fairly lights and some classic diner type tunes twanging away.
Amenities: Follow the theme, clean & tidy.
Field notes: Definitely appreciate the amount of garnishes that go into each drink. Oversize curly straws, finger puppets, slices of fruit, umbrellas, the works. Be warned though, these cocktails pack a punch! It sounds obvious but the combination of sugar and booze will leave you with a nasty headache if you're not careful.
Top suggestion: Difficult to narrow it down since everything has already been thought through in such detail. Maybe a snack menu or some daily specials to spice things up a bit?
Memorable quotes: "This is the fruitiest B.E.E.R.S we've ever had!" - CLG
"Cam. Cam. Cam. Guess who I am? Crash Bandicoot! Bahahaha" - JW
Arbitrary score: 84
Come along for unique island style experience and some deliciously fruity cocktail concoctions. The key word here is fun, and there's plenty to be had. Highly recommended and the perfect spot to check out with a date or group of friends.
Attendees: Ben, Cam, Paige, Jaffa, George, Ivanka, Michael
Price: $12 - $85. Most cocktails in the $16 range. Or buy a big one to share between 2 or 4! Bottled beer $8
Location: 62-70 Johnston St between Brunwick & Nicholson.
Distance: 15 min walk.
Ambiance: Amazing - you'll feel like you're sipping cocktails after dark on a remote Hawaiian island. Not tacky even if it is totally over the top! Like taking a honeymoon, only in the heart of Melbourne.
Character: Bamboo clad walls and ceiling set the tribal theme, a normal Fitzroy building somehow feels like a beach hut.
Decor: Over the top - huge tiki idols, wooden canoes, masses of palm fronds and colourful lanterns show the amazing attention to detail that's gone into this bar.
Comfort: Vinyl booth seats can stick to bare skin - a little uncomfortable. But the booths themselves work great, giving a great level of privacy for each group. Alternatively, pull up a stool at the bar and watch the fruity cocktails getting assembled.
Patrons: Different groups of people doing their own thing - probably not the type of place to drop in on your own. Come for the spectacle, not an end of day drink.
Staff: A little awkward but they mix a great cocktail. Generous with the garnishes! Could be a little more bubbly & enthusiastic.
Selection: Amazing menu of rum-based tropical cocktails, and not much else. No tap beers and not a great bottle selection.
Outdoor: N/A. A separate room opens up on the weekend to accommodate the larger crowd and any private functions.
Specials: None. Every drink comes with a little finger puppet monster though. Very cool
LSR: Perfect beach bar vibes. Plenty of colourful lanterns and fairly lights and some classic diner type tunes twanging away.
Amenities: Follow the theme, clean & tidy.
Field notes: Definitely appreciate the amount of garnishes that go into each drink. Oversize curly straws, finger puppets, slices of fruit, umbrellas, the works. Be warned though, these cocktails pack a punch! It sounds obvious but the combination of sugar and booze will leave you with a nasty headache if you're not careful.
Top suggestion: Difficult to narrow it down since everything has already been thought through in such detail. Maybe a snack menu or some daily specials to spice things up a bit?
Memorable quotes: "This is the fruitiest B.E.E.R.S we've ever had!" - CLG
"Cam. Cam. Cam. Guess who I am? Crash Bandicoot! Bahahaha" - JW
Arbitrary score: 84
Come along for unique island style experience and some deliciously fruity cocktail concoctions. The key word here is fun, and there's plenty to be had. Highly recommended and the perfect spot to check out with a date or group of friends.
