BYRDI is a bar that is uniquely Australian where the local environment informs the drinks.
D RI NKS M E N U
SP R IN G 20 2 3
COLLAGE
For this season’s menu, the concept centres around the idea of COLLAGE. Taking different classic reference points and pasting them together to create something new (ALL $30)
PRAWN COCKTAIL
Southern Rock Lobster, Tomato Vinegar, Distilled Ketchup
(NEW SOUTH) WELSH RAREBIT
Vegemite Distillate, Cheddar, Native Grain Oak Reduction, Shio Koji
CONSOMMÉ
Queensland Agave, Green Tomato Amazake, Ghost Chili, Distilled Ponzu
MONTE CARLO
Native Currant, Fermented Radiata Pine, Shortbread, Raspberry
SOUFFLÉ
Magnolia Blossom, Timbarra Farm Rhubarb, Last Seasons Bergamot, Very Good Cream
PAVLOVA
Distilled Jasmine, Fermented Passionfruit, Fig Leaf Oil, Pickled Strawberry
Photography by Jana Langhorst
BYRDI
/ˈbəːdi/
Noun
Informal
to be shaped by, or adapt to the environment around you.
Origin
English, Bird /bəːd/. A mammal who has evolved, and continues to be shaped by the nature of its surroundings.
STORY OF BYRDI
BYRDI was born out of a desire to adapt to our environment. To take culture and cuisine, inspiration and idea, and make it our own. No matter what city we make home.
When no two places or seasons are ever the same, why should we be? It’s evolution that makes us who we are today.
Coming home to Australia to nest, now more than ever we’re focusing on local produce, creating experiences reflective of the season, and not consuming beyond our means. With the help of local producers, BYRDI delivers encounters of which, no two will ever be the same.
WHO IS BYRDI
We, Luke Whearty & Aki Nishikura are bar operators, restaurant innovators and drink creators.
Between us we have over 20 years' experience and it’s all led to our latest venture, BYRDI.
Creating a uniquely Australian experience with a strong sense of time and place is our mantra at BYRDI and we are excited to welcome you into our home.
2022 – Top 10
Best International Bartender, Luke Whearty, Spirited Awards, Tales of the Cocktail
2021 – 56th Best Bar in the World
World's 50 Best Bars
2020 – Top 10
Best International Bartender, Luke Whearty, Spirited Awards, Tales of the Cocktail
2020 – Top 10
Best New International Cocktail Bar, Spirited Awards, Tales of the Cocktail
2020 – #87
Top 500 Bars
2020 – Finalist
Best New Bar, Australian Bartender Awards
2019 – Top 100 Most Influential Figures
Luke Whearty, Drink Magazine