“The Australian drinks industry has a busy spring ahead, with a packed calendar of trade tastings, educational sessions, awards, festivals and industry campaigns. From major free trade tastings to scholarships and competition entry deadlines, here are some of the key upcoming opportunities in the Australian drinks calendar.”

“Spring is here, and Sydney is making the most of it. From colourful kites soaring over Bondi to world-class theatre and major art exhibitions, there’s plenty to get out and enjoy this weekend. Culture vultures have plenty to get excited about this weekend, with the Sydney Fringe Festival bringing its wonderfully eclectic mix of comedy, music and visual arts to venues across the city. In theatre headlines, My Fair Lady opens at the Sydney Opera House this week, celebrating 70 years since its Broadway debut. CURRENT by Sydney Dance Company also continues its run, whereas Velvet Inferno comes to a close on Sunday.”

“Taste your way through the MUCHO Tequila and Mezcal Festival. MUCHO Tequila & Mezcal Festival returns to Centro 86 on Sunday 13 September, bringing together more than 30 producers from across Mexico for an afternoon dedicated to tequila, mezcal and the wider world of agave. It’s put together by the team behind Centro 86’s tequila back bar and Cantina OK!’s mezcal program, with standout names on the lineup including Herradura, Cascahuín, Los Siete Misterios and La Venenosa.”

“One of Sydney’s most intimate bars, Cantina OK! proves good things come in small packages. Specialising in small-batch mezcal, it’s all about classic cocktails and margaritas. With space for only two bartenders, you might have to be patient, but the hand-shaven ice and hand-pressed limes make it well worth the wait.”

“Today is World Tequila Day, and if you’ve only ever experienced tequila in a Margarita, Mucho Group is offering the perfect excuse to dig a little deeper. Across Super 44, Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Tio’s, the group has assembled what it believes is Australia’s most diverse collection of agave spirits. And if all that talk of tequila leaves you inspired, we’ve also included a recipe created by Jeremy Blackmore Creative Director of Mucho Group at the end of this story.”

“Ahead of World Tequila Day on Friday 24 July, Mucho Group is drawing attention to what it believes to be Australia’s most diverse tequila and mezcal selection across its four agave-driven cocktail bars in Sydney.”

“Ahead of World Tequila Day on Friday 24 July, Mucho Group is drawing attention to what it believes to be Australia’s most diverse tequila and mezcal selection across its four agave-driven cocktail bars in Sydney.”

“This year the King’s birthday public holiday falls on Monday, June 8. Here are all of the restaurants, bars and cafes staying open to help you make the most of the day.”

“Look, we’re suckers for anything secret or remotely hidden, especially when there are cocktails at the end of the rainbow. While most secluded speakeasies in Sydney/Eora are hardly a secret, some are well-hidden, which means they can be tricky to find, especially in the dark.”

“There are some awesome dining deals in Sydney this month, including $3 oysters at all Boathouse venues all day, every day. I also love the sound of Cantina OK!’s mezcal offer – they’re serving tasting flights with three $10 pours available all month long.”

“For the month of May, the tiny laneway bar Cantina OK! is pouring a rotating trio of small-batch mezcals for $10 a serve – or $30 for all three – pulling bottles from a back bar that’s usually reserved for those willing to spend a lot more. It’s a rare chance to drink through seriously limited agave spirits without committing to a full pour (or a minor financial decision).”

“The laneway revival was about adding a human quality “somewhere to sit, eat or drink, something wonderful to experience””

“Looking for the best things to do in Sydney/Eora this weekend? There's never a shortage of exciting activities in Sydney to keep your calendar full.”

“You’ll find Chef Amber Doig steering the menu at Potts Point’s favourite celebrity hangout The Butler. They’ve hosted their share of big names over the years, from Margot Robbie to Rita Ora and Andrew Garfield, but over the last seven, Doig has brought her own culinary cool to the restaurant.”

'“As a food editor, I’m often asked about the balance between the stories I chase and the ones that simply land in my lap. This one in particular, was very much the latter.

It was late one Friday afternoon when I noticed my inbox light up with a pitch from Annie Hayes, events and partnerships manager at Mucho Group (Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Tios, Bar Herbs).”

“Cantina OK! has unveiled a limited run of 18 small-batch mezcals, now pouring from its back bar after the team’s December 2025 sourcing trip to Oaxaca.”

“Mucho Group Tequila and Mezcal Fest 2025 was a celebration of agave spirits, an event held at Centro 86 during Sydney Bar Week.”

“MUCHO Tequila & Mezcal Festival is back for 2025, taking over Centro 86 on Sunday 14th September for one massive afternoon of tasting, learning and celebrating Mexico’s most iconic spirits.”

“Explore the world of agave at MUCHO’s interactive tequila and mezcal festival”

“Scarcity is the currency at Cantina OK!. The Sydney bar, famous for its love of small-batch agave spirits, has just unveiled six new mezcals from Oaxaca—each made in vanishingly tiny quantities, barely a hundred litres per batch.“