Vermouth & Tapas Tasting (Christmas Special - Owners Selection)

Spanton Media Group has been leading the way in the Australian market with its publications and events dedicated to the bar industry. For 25 years we've been hosting the leading tradeshows, tasting events and the annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards which is in its 23th year and considered the Oscars of the Aussie bar industry.

Spanton Media has been publishing the voice of Australian bartenders, Australian Bartender magazine, since 1999, marking the 25th year of the country's leading magazine for bartenders.

Our flagship event - Sydney Bar Week - is a festival each September with over thirty events dedicated to the bar business. www.sydneybarweek.com.au

In 2021 we revived Piccolo Bar, Sydney's oldest cafe (1952) and created an old school aperitivo bar and diner in Kings Cross.

In 2023 we opened Vermuteria in Potts Point, an Aperitif Wine Bar and Delicatessen serving sherry, classic cocktails and vermouth on tap and from our 100L barrels behind the bar plus host our "Tasting Series" where we host monthly masterclasses from leading drinks brands from around the world.

In 2024 we opened The Hook, an oyster & piano bar in the heart of Kings Cross on Bayswater Road.

Our online presence is well established with a dedicated website - australianbartender.com.au