Experience the quiet theatre of craft cocktails in our sophisticated Gastro-Grill & Bistro. At Hearth & Hold'em, mixology is treated as culinary art—celebrating premium spirits, house-made infusions, and the freshest Australian ingredients.
Weekend focus on seasonal collections and intimate tasting experiences.
Our bar is an extension of the open hearth—fire, flavour, and craftsmanship guiding every pour. From thoughtfully built classics to daring seasonal signatures, each cocktail is designed to complement our woodfired cuisine and intimate dining rooms.
Each element of the bar has been curated to feel both generous and precise—steeped in Australian character, finished with European bistro refinement.
Behind the bar you will find a seasoned team of bartenders and hosts whose calm precision sets the tone for each service. Their backgrounds span fine dining, boutique hotels, and intimate neighborhood bars, united by a shared commitment to gracious hospitality.
They taste, refine, and rehearse each serve—from glassware temperature to the final twist of citrus—so that every cocktail that reaches your table feels quietly extraordinary.
Our menu moves with the Australian seasons: sun-bright spritzes in the warmer months, ember-rich stirred drinks as the evenings cool. Each collection highlights local fruits, herbs, and botanicals, balancing familiarity with gentle surprise.
Expect native citrus, bush honey, roast stone fruit, and aromatic leaves, all woven into refined signatures that sit comfortably alongside timeless classics.
Soft, layered lighting, linen textures, and low conversation create a calm backdrop for every drink. Whether you are perched at the marble-clad bar or tucked into a banquette, the room is tuned for connection and unhurried enjoyment.
It is an ideal prelude to your dining room reservation or a discreet post-dinner nightcap before you wander through to The Hold'em Lounge.
Hidden just beyond the main bar, our Tasting Lab is where new signatures are quietly perfected before they appear on the menu. This is where our team trials heritage recipes, modern techniques, and unexpected pairings.
From smoked citrus cordials to clarified milk punches built on Australian spirits, each experiment is documented, tasted, and refined until it feels worthy of the Hearth & Hold'em glassware.
On select evenings, the Lab opens to a small number of guests for guided tastings and in-depth conversations about flavour, technique, and balance.
Our backbar is a love letter to Australian producers—layering botanical nuance, coastal freshness, and inland depth into every serve.
We collaborate with a rotating selection of small-batch distilleries across Australia, championing gins, vodkas, and whiskies that speak distinctly of place. Expect delicate botanicals, native aromatics, and patient barrel ageing.
Each partnership is built on shared values: craft, integrity, and a commitment to sustainable, responsible production.
Daily-crafted syrups, cordials, and infusions form the backbone of our cocktails: roasted pineapple skins, charred citrus peels, herb-laced honey, and gently smoked teas.
By creating these elements in-house, we can tune sweetness, acidity, and aroma precisely—resulting in drinks that feel layered, balanced, and quietly complex.
For guests seeking a lighter path, our zero-proof and low-alcohol cocktails are designed with the same rigour as our spirit-forward serves. Expect layers of native botanicals, textured mixers, and carefully considered garnishes.
These drinks pair seamlessly with our menu, offering all the ritual of an evening at the bar—without compromising on clarity or comfort.
Our head chef and bar team collaborate closely, designing cocktails that sit alongside our woodfired dishes with ease. Each pairing is created to lift a particular texture, aroma, or temperature from the plate.
Smoky, ember-kissed plates are matched with bright acidity, gentle bitterness, or subtle sweetness—cocktails constructed to refresh the palate between each bite.
Our team will gladly guide you to the ideal pairing, whether you favour citrus-led spritzes, stirred classics, or herbaceous highballs.
For special evenings, we design progressive cocktail flights to accompany multi-course menus—beginning with lighter, aromatic serves and building toward deeper, contemplative nightcaps.
Each flight is limited in number to preserve quality, with thoughtful low and no-alcohol alternatives available on request.
Move beyond the menu with guided masterclasses and private tastings curated for smaller, thoughtfully hosted groups.
Hosted on select evenings, our masterclasses invite guests behind the bar to learn foundational techniques: shaking, stirring, building, and garnishing with intention.
Class sizes are deliberately intimate so you can ask questions, refine your skills, and leave with recipes that are both impressive and achievable at home.
For celebrations, team evenings, or bespoke gatherings, our bar team designs tailored tasting experiences that can focus on a particular spirit, season, or flavour profile.
Sessions can begin at the main bar before moving into a more secluded corner of the venue, ensuring both a sense of occasion and the comfort to linger.
Our cocktails are built on a framework of thoughtful sourcing: favouring Australian-grown produce, partnering with responsible distillers, and minimising waste through clever reuse of peels, seeds, and skins.
From batching to glassware care, each step is designed to be as gentle on the environment as it is generous to the guest—aligning with the values that guide our kitchen and dining rooms.
Whether you are joining us for a single perfectly made martini, a full woodfired dinner with pairings, or a private tasting in our more secluded spaces, the bar at Hearth & Hold'em is ready to welcome you.