Niel I.
Yelp
Grandmas has been open for a while now, but Grandmas is SO good, I have FINALLY gotten around to writing about it! My problem being that I spend all my spare time there!
Grandma's Bar, much like my beloved Grand Parents homes, is exactly that. A home, a place that eases you out of that crappy day you've just had at the office, or on the road, and in seconds, you are relaxed and chilled.
A place where all the regulars know each other, and the staff know you by name, and will have your regular drink on it's way the second you walk in the door. Choosing a favorite drink is probably the single most difficult thing to accomplish here though - the cocktail list is quite extensive, and packed with top quality concoctions that will have you all umming and ahhhing about who's got the best drink! From Exotic Tiki drinks like the Brazilian Batidas & their flaming Ultimate Mai Tai, to classics such as the skillfully made Negroni's and Hemingway Daiquiri's - it's a tough choice, that will keep you coming back for more!
Grandma's also has the widest, and best Rum selection I have seen in Sydney. Rum has long been over-looked here in Australia, but it is fast attracting a great following. Rums from the obvious cornerstones of the Industry, Cuba, Jamaica and Barbados adorn the back bar, but it's Rums from Venezuela and Guatemala that really catch the eye, and more importantly, the taste buds.
The GrandKids (bar staff) are truly amazing in their knowledge and skills with this sumptuous dark spirit, and are only too willing to help you get your teeth into it! YUM!
Finally, but not forgotten is the service. From the minute you enter, to the the last second you're there, James, Warren and the other GrandKids, will sweep you off your feet with a level of service I have not seen anywhere else in Sydney. You will be amazed - Get down There now Sydney!
**EDIT - Recent recipient of Time Out Sydney's Best Small Bar 2011-12.