Eau de Vie

The genesis of Sydney’s cocktail bar revolution could be traced back to this speakeasy-style player that set the standard for high-minded mixology when it opened in 2010. Expect romantic mood lighting, a playful but grown-up ambience, skilled bartenders using vintage cocktail shakers and bespoke glassware, and Gilded Era libations with a twist, like the classic martini chilled down with liquid nitrogen. Boozy bonus: the Eau de Vie “Personal Drinks Cabinet,” in which regulars can keep their favorite bottle in a personalized cabinet.