The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks

Opening in 2006, pitching themselves against the handful of established cocktail bars and restaurants already gracing the streets of Wellington, Hawthorn Lounge launched themselves into the world of cocktails and fine libations.

With cocktail consumption on the increase and the general air of mystery surrounding cocktails beginning to dissipate, it was the perfect climate in which to bring the art of the cocktail to the masses.  With a clear focus on being a venue who were dedicated only to serving great drinks with a cosy, inviting atmosphere, they developed the motivating idea behind the bar’s concept, being ‘a space where you can comfortably drink and talk’.  With this idea firmly fixed in mind they set about creating a bar which was small, welcoming, intimate and private – with an air of yesteryear’s nostalgia.  A time when liquor was forbidden, dress sense was sharp, cash was a kiss, money was dough, and jazz the beating heart which kept it all alive.

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