1907 Bar, Perth, Australia - Review

1907 Bar, Perth, Australia - Review

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There has been a sudden almost stunning shift of popularity towards small yet mysteriously intriguing bars lately it seems barely noticeable. Undoubtedly one of the best Perth has to offer is the 1907 cocktail bar awkwardly hidden down the alleyway on Queens street. Its reputation has been on a high for a while now.

With hardly any signs or warning as to where the bar is actually located it was not an easy place to find. Though that can be blamed on me being a tad less observant than the norm. But the clue to finding this discreet little place is the suavely dressed bouncer standing in front of a large black gate. After an easy show of the ID and no cover charge you are on your way in no time. With 1907 restaurant placed above ground, there are a couple of stairs to climb down before you reach the bar.

Once you walk in you are immediately swept into the atmosphere. The lights are dim and cleverly placed, the colour scheme is warming and you feel like you may have just walked into the middle of a Manhattan Upper East Side event. The mellow sounds of arty funk music also help. With closer inspection 1907 bar is in fact not very spacey, however the walls are lined with mirrors which run around the entire place. Not a bad way to create the illusion of more room I say.

There is no set dress code or rules that are laid out for 1907 but by word of mouth which I will pass on right here, it seems the crowd who decides to roll in knows to lean towards their more polished gear from their wardrobe. The men are in their swankiest dress shirts and pants, and shined up black shoes while the ladies are in beautiful cocktails dresses and sky-high heels. I dressed in accordance to this universally understood but unsaid dress code so I felt right at home.

I was there rather early so the guests were more of the maturer 'after work' crew. But later in the night the young twenty-somethings started to creep in. By 10pm the bar is tightly packed and filled with various sophisticated individuals socialising and sipping cocktails.

Other than the gorgeous mansion-like decor, 1907 is also widely known for its extensively delectable cocktail menu. I sometimes found myself spending more time on the menu than the actual beverage. The bartenders that are recruited are friendly, professional and also not at all bad to look at either which is definitely a bonus. One drawback though is because the bar gets so jam-packed, it did take while to attract speedy service. So I'd recommend ordering in bulk to avoid an empty hand and minor frustration.

I decided to begin with the most ordered cocktail, the Passion Fruit & Vanilla Martini ($19). I got to say the first sip almost brings me a little closer heaven. Expect to spend a pretty quid in this place if you plan to stay long. As the cocktails start from $18, the menu does empty your wallet quite swiftly. But because most of them are so exceptionally made and served the worth it factor does trump that fact ever so slightly.

1907 cocktail bar faired quite well in my books. With a sometimes too overly packed venue and costly menu being it's only downsides, it is worth popping in and lavishing yourself with the sumptuous decor and ambiance over one or several of the delicious drinks they have to offer.

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By Leanne Tay forSydneyBars,AdelaideBars andBrisbane Bars



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