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How to win the #JustAddRhubi Bartender Competition

With trips and a cash prize on offer, last year’s winner Charlie Hunter shares some winning advice.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 18 Sep 2025

Charlie Hunter at the 2024 final of the JustAddRhubi Bartender Competition. Photo: Supplied

Last shift: what it feels like to leave a bar you love

Melbourne shows up to farewell a much-loved bartender from a much-loved bar.

By Fred Siggins

/ 16 Sep 2025

Navarre Fenwick — Nav — on his last night behind the bar at Black Pearl. Photo: Fred Siggins

First look: Showtime, the new cocktail menu from Maybe Sammy

Tasting (and talking) through three drinks from the award-winning bar’s new list.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 12 Sep 2025

The Willy Wonka from Maybe Sammy's new Showtime menu. Photo: Boothby

How to navigate cocktail competitions: tips from Brisbane’s best bartenders

Don't overcomplicate things, imagine you’re in your own bar, and remember “it should never be a chore.”

By Becca Wang

/ 10 Sep 2025

Loic Mouchelin, Ellery Low, and Jacob Cohen. Images: Supplied

In pictures: opening day at Melitta Next Door

The much-anticipated second venue from the Bar Bellamy team opened last week — get a look at the action from opening day.

By Fred Siggins

/ 9 Sep 2025

Dani and Oska Whitehart, opening day at Melitta’s Next Door. Photo: Fred Siggins

“First month was great, first night was hell.” Dani and Oska Whitehart on opening a bar

Partners not just in business, but in life, Bar Bellamy’s Dani and Oska Whitehart have just opened their second venue. But before they did, Sam Bygrave talked to them about opening a bar and doing life together.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 9 Sep 2025

Dani and Oska Whitehart. Photo: Boothby

Life as a brand ambassador: “I travel 200 days each year, and it feels like I’m always coming home.”

How to travel like a brand ambassador, the Alice Newport edition.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Sep 2025

Alice Newport. Photo: Supplied

Shirley Yeung & Pippa Canavan share advice on creating a winning RHUBI Apéritif drink

Entries into the #JustAddRhubi Bartender Competition for 2025 are open now.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 4 Sep 2025

Pippa Canavan and Shirley Yeung from Mix Haus. Photo: Supplied

The top 50 bars in Victoria, according to bartenders

Get the full list and all the award winners here.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 2 Sep 2025

The Gin Palace crew celebrating their All Time Great VIC win at the Boothby Best Bars VIC awards. Photo: Harrison Moss

Friday recipe inspo: 6 more bartenders’ advice on creativity, recipes, and more

“Don’t be afraid to fail,” why boundaries can help your creativity shine, and more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 29 Aug 2025

Charlie Hunter is one of six bartenders sharing advice and experience in today's newsletter. Photo: Boothby