What drink to orderBeyond the regular cocktail menu with Nearly’s spins on the G&T (made with Never Never Distilling Co’s “ginache”, a blend of gin and grenache) and the Manhattan (flipping the ratio with more vermouth than whisky), seasonal options might include the current combination of bittersweet Montenegro liqueur, Husk spiced rum and freshly juiced blood orange – the V8 Juice of cocktails with its subtle ginger and vanilla notes, and sweet and tart kick of blood orange. Or go a Ginger Nut Punch made with spiced rum, lime, bitters and honey, or a classic Dirty Martini with giant, juicy Perelló olives. The beer list eschews the local representation for bottles of Wildflower and Young Henry’s brews – but there’s still a trusty Coopers on tap.
What to pair it withAlongside the pickles, cured meats and focaccia are white beans marinated in Jauma vinegar, cheese and Olasagasti anchovies to tide you over. But if you need to move on to dinner, there’s Stem’s Mediterranean menu across the road, or you can stroll over to Solomon, Peel or Leigh Streets for a plethora of dining options.
