Time Out – Cardea

An enchanting speakeasy-style cocktail and live music bar has opened with a bang in Barangaroo

Cardea, a gorgeous speakeasy-style cocktail and live music bar, is now open in Barangaroo. Named after the ancient Roman goddess Cardea, who protected families from evil spirits from passing through doorways, the enchanting space – which is by restaurateur Garry Simonian (Luna Lu, Meat District Co, Café Birkenhead) – is decked out with plush red velvet booths, glittering chandeliers and vintage furniture. And yes, we’re keen to take a seat.

Award-winning bartender George Bekarian has curated a creative and innovative cocktail menu, with drinks like “Forget Me Not” featuring Bombay Sapphire gin, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Italicus liqueur and butterfly pea flower tea; and “Dorothy” with pinot grigio, elderflower liqueur, honey, aloe vera juice and lime juice Lime juice, making an appearance

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