On Thursday evening, Drambuie launched THE PREMISE on The Island, Sydney's hottest venue in the month of October, a floating location which overseas the iconic Sydney Harbour. I was ticked off the guest list at the Man O War Steps next to the Sydney Opera House and hopped onto a private water taxi escorted onto the The Premise. The venue was spectacular despite the rainy weather. The only criticism I have to say was the lack of balance of food to going around, leaving me and others a little sea sick with the addition of the alcohol in our system plus the movement by the ocean.
Drambuie held a design competition for The Premise and announced the winning design idea "The Dispensary" and winners Matilda Swan and Simon Connett."During September, The Island ...[underwent] a $50,000 renovation in order to reflect The Premise winner’s dream design concept...With 350 square metres of space, a fully licensed and serviced cocktail bar, commercial kitchen, bathroom facilities and a professional sound system.." The couple have developed a really amazing idea with mortar and fresh herbs. Watch the video at the bottom of them both explaining their concept.
"As the Drambuie story goes, Bonnie Prince Charles Stuart requested the Royal Apothecary to develop a mysterious elixir of expensive, rare, and delicious herbs and spices to keep up his hopes and strengths during battle” says Simon. “The idea of creating a traditional apothecary, with a modern twist, evoked powerful design qualities for us, as well as tying in perfectly with the Drambuie story. Our bar will be a stylish and exclusive dispensary, set in a spectacular location that is designed to attract Sydney’s elite, where the Drambuie elixir can be tasted, savoured and dispensed once more.”
The drinks in the menu including "...a selection of delicious Drambuie cocktails featuring fresh herbs and fruits...Many of these herbs we want to hand grow in the bar itself to stay true to the rich traditions of apothecary. Each of these exclusive concoctions will be versatile..."- Matilda
Drambuie held a design competition for The Premise and announced the winning design idea "The Dispensary" and winners Matilda Swan and Simon Connett."During September, The Island ...[underwent] a $50,000 renovation in order to reflect The Premise winner’s dream design concept...With 350 square metres of space, a fully licensed and serviced cocktail bar, commercial kitchen, bathroom facilities and a professional sound system.." The couple have developed a really amazing idea with mortar and fresh herbs. Watch the video at the bottom of them both explaining their concept.
"As the Drambuie story goes, Bonnie Prince Charles Stuart requested the Royal Apothecary to develop a mysterious elixir of expensive, rare, and delicious herbs and spices to keep up his hopes and strengths during battle” says Simon. “The idea of creating a traditional apothecary, with a modern twist, evoked powerful design qualities for us, as well as tying in perfectly with the Drambuie story. Our bar will be a stylish and exclusive dispensary, set in a spectacular location that is designed to attract Sydney’s elite, where the Drambuie elixir can be tasted, savoured and dispensed once more.”
The drinks in the menu including "...a selection of delicious Drambuie cocktails featuring fresh herbs and fruits...Many of these herbs we want to hand grow in the bar itself to stay true to the rich traditions of apothecary. Each of these exclusive concoctions will be versatile..."- Matilda