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How many olives actually belong in a Martini?
Some people say an even number of olives in a martini is evil, horrible, tempestuous bad luck. Some just don’t care. Bar Planet’s Venue Manager, Jack Brandhoj, recently had the chance to yap to Dan Murphy’s about the humble olive’s (truly scientific) role in martini magic.
Bar Planet x Extra Silky Rat Tail Pop Up
Sydney’s rat tail revival is entering its ultimate form at Bar Planet this May, with Petersham hair salon Extra Silky taking over the Enmore Road martini bar on Sunday 31 May for an afternoon of custom braided rat tail extensions.
The Story of the Bar Planet Logo
Ever wondered what the story is with the Bar Planet logo? Bar Planet turns 4 in 2026, so take a look at some of the draft logos that got the chop and never got to live la vida logo.
Mother’s Day at MUCHO!
We’re celebrating the Mum’s this Mother’s Day! Bring your Mum in for a drink, on us. Celebrate with her on Mother’s Day at any MUCHO Venue and we’ll treat her to a free drink to say thanks!
Mezcal May at Cantina OK!
Explore and Taste our collection of rare, hand-sourced & hand-imported Mezcal from Mexico this May. We’re pouring selected mezcals for $10 a glass!
Cantina OK! Turns 7!
It’s been seven whole years of hand-squeezed limes, hand-imported mezcal and hand-shaved ice out of the Council Place garage. Come celebrate with us.
International Women’s Day 2026
This week MUCHO will be donating $1 from every special sold company-wide to Sydney Women's Fund.
The Fund provides support for women experiencing domestic violence, promotes economic empowerment, provides access to education and employment opportunities and promotes inclusion and wellbeing.
Baxter Berrie x Bar Planet Distressed Caps
Limited Edition Distressed Caps by Baxter Berrie! We’ve just launched our super limited collab online, 10 individually hand-dyed and distressed caps are available until sold out.
Bear Murphy wins 2026 Australian Vero Bartender
A huge congratulations to our wonderful Bear Murphy, for taking out the top spot at the 2026 Australian Vero Bartender competition.
How-To: 4 Tips to Make a Delicious Margarita
To celebrate World Margarita Day, our Creative Director Jeremy Blackmore has shared his 4 top tips for making the best margarita at home.
Bar Planet x Date Night Studio Valentine’s Flower Pop Up
Join us this Valentine’s Day from 3-5pm at Bar Planet for martinis, and a one-off flower pop up with Date Night Studio! Choose from 3 floral options for your lover, but get in quick, it’s only until until sold out!
Invasion Day 2026
On Monday 26 January, we raised $1 from every every drink sold across our trading venues to donate to BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation, for a total donation of $760.00.
BlaQ is a community-controlled organisation dedicated to supporting Aboriginal LGBTQ+SB Peoples and Communities in NSW. Their vision is to achieve a society that nurtures, supports, affirms, and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+SB communities whilst promoting safety and inclusion for all.
Behind the Art: Bar Planet’s Terrazzo Wonderland
Meet the iconic duo behind Bar Planet’s cosmic terrazzo bar tops, David Humphries and Masou Nodoust, better known as Public Art Squad. If you’ve enjoyed a martini at Bar Planet before, you’ve undoubtedly felt their psychedelic wonderland that permeates the space.
Our Popcorn Recipes Revealed!
Surprise, we’re releasing our popcorn recipes for Bar Planet, Centro 86 and Tio’s, so you can make them at home!
New Happy Hours for January!
To kick off 2026 on the happiest foot, we’ve launched new Happy Hours across our venues for January!
A Disco New Year’s Eve Party at Centro 86!
Join our Extra-Ordinary New Year’s Party with Extra-Special Tequila, Margs and music, all night! Start the evening with our $13 Spicy Marg Happy Hour between 4pm-6pm. Bookings and walk-ins available! Open from 4pm-2am, with a special disco treat at midnight!
Behind the Art: The Bar Herbs Mirror Maze
Ever wondered what the deal is with the crazy mirrors at Bar Herbs? The impressive painted mirrors are the wild work of Steady Hand Studio, a traditional sign painting studio founded by Lance Corlett, right here in Sydney. Read about the story here.
How to make the Cantina OK! margarita
Jeremy wrote this recipe down in 2019, 6 years later we’ve served 150,000. It’s very tasty and this is how you can make it.
Our 2025 Black Friday Sale is live!
Shop our biggest sale of the year with limited edition merch and bottled martini packs up for grabs while stocks last!