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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Movember 2025
From the 17th–23rd of November, we raised $1 from every special across MUCHO venues and we’re thrilled to announce that together, we raised $2273 towards the Movember Foundation.
Thank you to everyone who helped us raise this money and contribute to supporting the ongoing research and awareness toward Men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide prevention.
Cantina OK! named one of Tatler’s Best Bars of 2025
Cantina OK! in Sydney has been named in Tatler Asia’s Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 list - discover why our laneway mezcal bar stands out.
Op-ed: What It Feels Like to Fall Off the World’s 50 Best Bars List
Being voted on to the World's 50 Best Bars List isn't always smiles and roses. Read about our journey as Cantina OK! rose to the world stage - and what it means to step off it.
MUCHO Group inducted in to the Bar Awards Hall of Fame
Every year, the Australian Bartender Bar Awards welcomes a person, or people, in to their Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry. This year we’re so chuffed to see our very own Daisy Tulley, Jeremy Blackmore and Alex Dowd handed the Hall of Fame baton for their incredible efforts over the last 14 years in hospitality.
Bar Planet crowned Gin Bar of the Year 2025!
Bar Planet has been named the Gin Bar of the Year 2025 by Australian Bartender and we can’t tell you how excited we are. Just two years ago we had the pleasure of accepting the same award, but it’s no less incredible standing up there for the second time since 2023.
Cantina OK! wins Tequila Bar of the Year!
Cantina OK! has been crowned Tequila Bar of the Year 2025 at the Australian Bartender Bar Awards! This makes it our pleasure to share the news for the third time, with the team taking home the award first in 2019 and a second time in 2021.
MUCHO Tequila & Mezcal Festival 2025: Sydney Bar Week Highlights
Centro 86 was the place to be on Sunday for the annual MUCHO Tequila & Mezcal Festival, as part of Sydney Bar Week 2025. If you love tequila, mezcal and the weird world of agave as much as we do, it was a wild takeover.
Behind the Art: Hannah Barclay’s Ceramic World
Hannah Barclay is the ceramic artist and beloved creative mind behind a lot of ceramics throughout our venues. It’s almost impossible to visit Centro 86 or Bar Planet without noticing the presence of her terrestrial work in the space.
Join us to help raise funds for Lifeline this National Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide remains the leading cause of death among people aged 15–44 in Australia. It’s a tough topic, but we need to talk about it. Join us this week to help raise much needed funds for Lifeline. Between September 8-14 we’ll be donating $1 from every special across our venues to Lifeline, helping support the 24/7 crisis support line for all Australians.