“If you can find their entrances, the best hidden bars in Sydney beg you to let your hair down.”

“The team behind Sydney’s Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Centro 86 and Tio’s Cerveceria, is adding a fifth venue to their list. Hospitality group Mucho Group, led by Daisy Tulley, Alex Dowd, and Jeremy Blackmore will open Herbs Taverne in the basement of 213 Clarence Street, on 3 May.”

“Sydney’s cocktail scene is about to get a lot more bitter—and bolder. Opening Saturday, May 3, 2025, Herbs Taverne is the latest bar from MUCHO Group, the creative minds behind Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Centro 86, and Tio’s Cerveceria.”

“Mucho Group are no stranger to funky bars and exciting cocktails. Their portfolio includes Sydney favourites Cantina OK!, Centro 86, Bar Planet and Tio’s Cerveceria. Having mastered the margarita at Centro, they’re setting their sights on the negroni. A move that seems to be a growing trend. Is Sydney’s love of margs finally over?”

“Scheduled to open in three weeks time, Herbs Taverne marks a notable sidestep away from the Mexican theme found in four of MUCHO Group’s six venues, including currently-ranked 96th best bar in the world Cantina OK!.”

“Time for a drink? Whether you’re after an espresso martini slushie as you dance beneath disco balls, or a glass of natural wine after work, it’s been a busy month for bar openings to get excited about across Sydney.”

“The team behind cosmic-cool Martini juggernaut Bar Planet and award-winning mezcal bar Cantina OK! has just announced it’s opening a new bar in May.”

“Drawing inspiration from classic European cocktails, this subterranean spot will launch with 12 core drinks, bringing fresh ideas to old-world aperitifs and digestifs.”

“Award-winning venue operator Mucho Group has unveiled its latest concept, Herbs Taverne, delivering a distinctive interpretation of the classic aperitivo experience.”

“MUCHO, the group responsible for a number of Sydney’s best bars, is perfecting its aperitif and digestif game, ready for a brand-new drinking den come May – which’ll be open till 2am seven days a week.”

“Sydney's landscape of watering holes is flourishing like never before.”

“Sydney's landscape of watering holes is flourishing like never before.”

“Scheduled to open in three weeks time, Herbs Taverne marks a notable sidestep away from the Mexican theme found in four of MUCHO Group’s six venues, including currently-ranked 96th best bar in the world Cantina OK!.”

“Small bars, wine bars, pubs, breweries and slick watering holes. Newtown has 'em all”

“Thirsty? Head to this grungy and cool pocket of the Inner West for a rocking drink or three”

“Keen to extend the weekend? Bar Planet is giving us the perfect excuse. The Enmore hotspot is celebrating the end of winter with $12 signature Martinis every Monday night for three weeks, starting August 12. Cheers everyone!”

“Capturing NSW and the ACT’s most delicious food and drink experiences in a snapshot is a daunting task. In Sydney alone, each week seems to bring with it new and exciting tastes to savour and share.”

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