Good tunes, mini hot dogs and a cracking Hardware Maria are the tools of the trade for Bondi Hardware
Drinking at Bondi Hardware is not unlike getting boozy inside an extremely elegant garden shed. The walls are exposed brick and an array of potted plants are scattered about the room on tables, attached to the walls and hanging from the ceiling. There is what looks like an old chimney stack hedging in the kitchen, and right up the back you will find the leftovers from the shop's former life as a Thrifty-Link Hardware store. Hammers, chisels, tongs, pliers and all other manner of tools are glued to the back wall like some sort of enormous, manly collage.
The overall vibe is more subtly masculine. A few extra tools dot the walls of the main room, but are set high to ensure no one cops a stray double-handed saw to the head. Splashes of dark green break up the natural finishes of brick and recycled timber and big industrial lights are slung low over the bar. Even the soundtrack is dominated by male vocals, but it’s all the best ones. Beatles follow Bon Iver and Eddy Vedder, which prove a killer accompaniment to whisky and hot dogs.
The Bloody Mary, seemingly the most nutritious of all the cocktails, gets a makeover at Hardware. It’s almost a meal in itself with spicy tomato, cucumber and beetroot juice mixed with a shot of tequila. And in a nod to the Japanese dry seasoning gomasio, the glass is rimmed with salt and sesame seeds.
They have Batlow cider on tap and Britain’s Aspall Cyder in bottles for sweet tooths and while it may be a little late in the season, they also do St Germain elderflower liqueur icy poles that you can dunk in a glass of white or sparking – an Australian childhood classic all grown up. For a more autumnal drink they do an orange and whisky ginger sour with Jack Daniels that’ll warm the cockles of your heart when there’s a chill in the air.
Hungry visitors are welcome, and the bar even does a full breakfast menu for when it is midday somewhere in the world, just not here. If you can though, stick it out until lunchtime so that you can order the mini NY dogs – little pork sausages in baby fist-sized buns with onion relish, cheese, tomato chutney and mustard. They come four to a plate, so grab a friend and order the sliders as well and split them.
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Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03
Bondi Hardware might be unassuming from the outside but on the inside you will find a feast, fun and fruity cocktails. This place is loved by locals and lots of women who are single and ready to mingle, trying to land a lad and some hardware. So, if you want to snag a seat on a Friday night or weekend, book ahead. The best way to kick off the afternoon or evening is with a Vale Ale, which they have on tap. This is easily my favourite beer of all time which hails from the vineyards of South Australia’s McLarenvale district and it has a pinch of passionfruit. Whist sipping on those I suggest you work your way through the menu. The calamari is perfect picking food as are the beer battered chips with roasted garlic aioli. Once you’re ready to really let your hair down there is an extensive cocktail menu that will leave you sufficiently pleased and pissed. My suggestion would be the Expresso Martini. Just when I thought the cocktail couldn’t get any better, then I tasted Bondi Hardware’s vanilla twist. The bold and bitter cocktail will give you plenty of energy to see you through your main course. The wood fire prosciutto pizza is simple but more than satisfying, infact it is my favourite. Make sure you take a mate or date so you can also order the sliders. Sliders are a revolutionary concept I have embraced with open arms and mouth. You can have two burgers in one sitting without wait staff judging you. Thank you Mr. Slider, I love you. The interior is as pleasing and comfortable at as the food. The harsh exposed brick covered in tools is softened with pot plants hanging from the walls and roof, worn down candles and polished wood. The front half of the restaurant is open, airy and lit by the large bay windows and sky light. The back-end of the bar is dark, cosy and the perfect place to snort sweet nothings…. The Bitter: Like any Bondi bar you will come across some tools, fitting given the name The Sweet: Sweet, small, succulent sliders….. and super nice, smiling service The Damage: For drinks and tapas to share you’re looking at about $60-$70 per pig. Oink oink, Truffle Pig.
Posted on Sun 30 Sep 2012 02:25:03