What drink to order You’d expect great beers from your local tavern, and you can expect them from The Magpie, too. There’s a rock-solid round-up from nearby indie breweries like Philter and Hawke’s, but pints of Guinness from the tap have proven a crowd favourite alongside the Magpie Old, an exclusive collab with The Grifter Brewing Co that honours the classic Aussie dark ale. The dozen-strong wine list, meanwhile, far surpasses typical taphouse plonk, throwing southern French rosé, steely Chablis and even Krug Champagne together with well-chosen quaffers by some of the finest lo-fi makers in the country. And while pub cocktails usually rank high on the list of Things to Avoid at All Costs, that isn’t the case here. Summon the spirit of the ’70s and call for the signature Irish Coffee or a good ol’ Rusty Nail, and see for yourself. Even the $19 price tag feels like a throwback.
