Mechanics' Institute. Small Bar.

Come inside, we've got some winter warmers ready for you.

Here for all your post-work beverage needs!

Throwback to the takeover from a couple of weeks ago; what a blast!

It's cosy in here, come see us this weekend and we'll get you warm with a whisky.

Sun's shining, drinks are flowing and the vibes are immaculate. See you this arvo!

Friday drinks time? The crew will look after you. We're in the bar from 3pm, just in time to see you after work.

Been a little while since we've chucked a new drink on the list, so here's one! The Banana Republic, with Reserva Exclusiva, banana, almond, pomegranate, some tiki spice and just a smidge of habanero. Super delish and fruit driven, with aromatics and spice toward the end to keep it interesting. ⁠
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Come try one!

Our winter hours as of the 5th July are out. We are here til late every weekend for those late night tipples.

We're not crying you're crying!⁠
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The time has come for our main man Charles to spread his wings and leave the nest, so make sure you come on down tonight & tomorrow to catch the big man's last few nights of slinging drinks⁠
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We might even have some sneaky hospo specials tomorrow night to give him one hell of a send off with our 18th Amendment takeover!

💡THOMAS EDISON💡⁠
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The last but not least of the 5 epic cocktails that Gorge and Ana from will be making at Mechanics this Sunday is the Thomas Edison. Vodka, macadamia, honeydew, olive and a flower, with a bit of fizz. Come down and try all 5, you won't regret it.⁠
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See ya Sunday!

🤫 NON DISCLOSURE🤫⁠
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The secret's out, this drink is bloody delish. This is the Non Disclosure, the next of the tipples the crew from will be slinging at mechanics this Sunday. Sugar snap infused Roku gin, strawberry, bitters and sweet vermouth. Herbaceous and fruitful, this is one you don't wanna miss.

💂THE ENFORCER💂‍♀️⁠
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The next one for takeover is The Enforcer. This one's a pretty serious drink, bringing the speakeasy style to Mechanics. With a blend of Toki and Canadian Club 8yo, toasted sesame, maple and orange blossom, this wintery sipper will have you feeling like Al Capone celebrating a big win.

🔥FAUX SOCIAL🔥⁠
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The next in the lineup from takeover coming up (June 30th for those out of the loop) is this hot fella, the Faux Social. Pecan infused Makers Mark, amaro, caramelised apricot, chai and butter LIT ON FIRE for a winter warmer that'll keep you toasty to your core. Did we mention it's on fire? It's on fire.

We're pretty excited for this one...⁠
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This is the Boardwalk Empire, one of the delicious tipples from that Gorge and Ana will be serving during their takeover on July 30th. This fancy lil guy is a blend of Vodka and Mezcal, made extra sexy with passionfruit, ginger, cucumber and agave. They'll be here from 7pm-11pm that evening, and we can't wait to add a little speakeasy vibes to Mechanics.

Takeover time!⁠
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The crew from in Geelong are making a journey on the 30th of June for a lil bar takeover! Ana and Gorge, two titans of the Vic hospitality industry, will both be here slinging some of their bar's top notch cocktails for you all to enjoy. Come down and try some of the best drinks Australia has on offer!

The is our newest drink on the list, The Chronic. Made from distillery's Sativa Vodka, spruced up with kiwi, mint and a little fino sherry. This drink, not to toot our own horn, is absolutely bangin. It's fresh bright, and vivacious with herbaceous tones from the vodka, and hence is a new favourite here.⁠
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See you all this weekend for one

Is it cold? Maybe. Are we still smashing this divine Chenin Blanc made by ? Absolutely. Rhys and Emma have done a ridiculously good job producing this sherbet, pineapple and lemon driven drop with bright acid and undertones of oak from its seasoning in old French barriques. It's delicate and crushable and just a little bit creamy (and it's a favourite amongst our staff)⁠
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You owe it to yourself to come have a glass.

Come and get cosy in the cocktail lounge; it's the perfect place to sip a sumptuous tipple this weekend. We'll be here waiting for you.

We're still loving this cocktail, the Sweet Nothing. Bright and bold citrus and rum notes accented with almond, vanilla and lemon balm make for an easy drinker that will surprise you with its complexity.⁠
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Come down and try one.

Big thanks and big props to for the initiative they've been running raising money for the Wheen Bee Foundation. We had heaps of fun coming up with our own twist on a gold rush, and for each one we've sold in the last 4 weeks Makers Mark donated a dollar to saving the bees, a cause all the staff here are all super passionate about. It's always a great feeling being able to do our job and do the right thing for the planet at the same time!

Looking for something to do on a chilled Saturday? How's about signing up for our amateur cocktail competition that we're doing in collaboration with , Home Bar Heroes. If you're the sort of person that loves cranking out a coupla margies before a night out, this is definitely for you. Prefer to let a mate cook you up some spritzes? Send this to them, or tag them in the comment! ⁠
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Sign up via the google form linked in our bio, and if you win you could walk away with a heap of merch, a tailored experience at Cannabis Botanical Distillery in Denmark and a $500 Airbnb voucher, and the title of Perth's Home Bar Hero.⁠
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Entries close June 10, so get in quick!

Meet Alex; our venue manager and all round booze expert. Come down this weekend and he'll make you a delicious Makers Mark Gold Rush; this is the last weekend for which every one we serve will be donating money to saving the bees!

We've teamed up with the amazing folk who are innovative and sustainably conscious beings not to mention all round legends!⁠
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Cannabis Botanical Distillery uses whole h**p plants which is one of the worlds most renewable and sustainable resources. It's fast growing, uses less water and less pesticides.⁠
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The purchase of Raintree Farm in Denmark back in 1999 by the Birckbeck family was the beginning for Cannabis Botanical Distillery, with an eye for sustainability and regenerative farming practices the products aim to support an intergenerational legacy in a partnership with nature.⁠
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Using a selectively bred variety that is suited to the unique latitude of the area the crops are nurtured by the spring fed dam on site, then harvested and milled whole to reduce waste. Any remaining mass from the mashing process is then returned to the land as fertiliser or used as feed for the Black Angus herd on the farm.⁠
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The 5 x distillation process using copper pot & column still is then bottled and labelled by hand on site, before being ready to be shared with the world!

We're closed as usual this Monday 3rd June but open for antics both Saturday and Sunday! Don't forget about us 🖤⁠
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Also don't forget to put your entries in for the Home Bar Heroes competition you really don't want to miss this exciting opportunity to become Perth's best home bartender.

Got a friend who loves to experiment with flavours? Someone who enjoys serving up a Negroni or two for their guests? Tag them in the comments.

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We've teamed up with to find Home Bar Heroes to shake things up. NO BAR EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Yep, you don't need to know nothin but good taste!

You'll get a masterclass in mixing drinks with some of our talented crew of bartenders to hone in and develop your creation. Then, present your tasty work of art to an award winning panel of judges.

All you need to do is tell us a what your inspiration is for your drink. This could be a flavour you really love, a drink you want to reimagine or even an experience you'd love to share! Most creative and intriguing the better! Sign up via Google Form in Bio.

You didn't think we would leave you without an epic prize right?

The winner will walk away with a prize pack including a tailor made experience at Cannabis Botanical Distillery in Denmark, a $500 accommodation voucher, merchandise and bragging rights to being the Home Bar Hero of 2024!

Entires close Monday 10th June, 5pm so tell your mates and your mates mates.

Calling all home bar aficionados!

🥃 Mechanics' Institute in Partnership with 🍃 present a new non-professional cocktail competition!

Send in your most delicious sounding original cocktail on paper to be in the running for the title of Home Bar Hero. The winner walks away with a prize pack incl. a tailor made experience at Cannabis Botanical Distillery in Denmark, a $500 accommodation voucher, merchandise and bragging rights as the Home Bar Hero of 2024!

We’ll run a Masterclass for the top entries for you to develop and hone your skills before putting your creation to a panel of award winning bartenders.

Know your Boston Shakers to your Cobblers? Lacto-fermentation your thing? Or have a new special ingredient you've wanted to try... nows your chance to put it to the test!

🖤 TIME TO POUR YOUR HEART OUT! 🖤

🍹 WHEN 🍹
15th June - Masterclass with Mechanics’ Bartenders
22nd June - First Heat
29th June - Second Heat
7th July - Final Heat (winner announced)

SIGN UP NOW via FORM IN BIO

We’ve got some friends coming over for one night only! We’ll be sharing more details soon so keep an eye out

Attention, Australia! The 18th Amendment Bar is hitting the road!

We’re bringing our bags, our best recipes, and our signature style to a bar near YOU!

JUNE 16th
Hains & Co

June 30th
Mechanics' Institute. Small Bar.

July 7th
Rude Boy Hobart

July 21st
Savile Row

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

the sun's decided to grace us with another summery weekend, perfect for sinking cocktails on the balcony. We'll be locked in all weekend, so come say hi.

Gold Rush for your Friday arv? For each one you drink Maker's Mark donates a dollar to the Wheen Bee Foundation, an Australian charity raising awareness and funding research on the importance of food security.

Shake up your Wednesday plans! Shayne's getting us all through the week, and just like this drink, he's the Bees Knees. We're open from 4, and he's gonna be on the tins all night just for you.