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"A suave, modern speakeasy tucked behind an unmarked doorway and stairwell, this low-lit jazz club evokes an illicit early-20th-century vibe with a grand piano, copper-topped bar and oil lanterns on the tables. The bar features small barrels of aged cocktails (Sazerac, Negroni, Old Fashioned) and an extensive spirits collection — the venue manager cites roughly 550 whiskies from Wales to Taiwan and Ireland to India — and serves expertly made classics such as a dry martini with a twist. Behind a secret corridor lies an exclusive lounge for annual “cabinet” members (A$2,200) offering perks including a well-stocked spirit locker and access to a VIP room built inside a renovated bank vault, underscoring the venue’s members-only mystique." - Kendall Hill