Tonic Lane

Tonic Lane

The iconic Tonic Lane is now on Tour as a cafe & gin bus. We have converted a 1984 Toyota Coaster mi

Lovers of daily baked goods, serious coffee, engaging conversation and off course Australian gin will find their spiritual home at Tonic Lane. A café come ginoteria we offer a smooth transition from day to night dining and even smoother drinks. Lain Tapsall, (former AM Bourke Street Bakery) is the brains behind the operation and has a very serious passion for quality which is balanced by a hearty

09/04/2022

Tell your friends!
Sunday 10th April

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Tell your friends!
Till next weekend gin lovers!

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What a week! Fear not…
Bus Teddy survived the extreme weather pretty well and luckily
no gin bottles went floating away
in flooded parklands!
Be back at it next weekend.

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Back by popular demand!
We bring you ‘gin & jaffles’.
Gins by us
Jaffles by our mates
Grab a friend & come on down.
Sunday from 2pm till sunset.

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Welcome today to lineup….
‘Blue Ain’t Your Colour’
Our newest & out there gin creation by Newy Distillery.
Loaded with sparkle and
packed with 16 botanicals.
On board bus Teddy for a limited time only so join us today.
Live music by .
Goodtimes are by us!

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What’s happening this weekend? It is true…
We are dabbling in our 1st
Gin & Finska fiasco!
Swing by Saturday 3pm for Ginska our style
by the
See you Sunday 3pm for live music by .
BYO pets, kids & picnics!

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Check out these gins!
Swing by this weekend.
On air 2pm-8pm.
BYO kids, pets & picnic.
Family games day Saturday!
Live music Sunday!
See dreams can come true.

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Dear Gin Lover’s
It’s Gin O’Clock!
Come on down….
Champions Choice…
Best selling gin on show.
Now till Sunset!

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Today’s the day!
On air from 2pm….
Warners Park Northbridge.
Sneaky new gins on show.
Best ice cream in the world.
Music by .
BIG Garden games are back.
Only thing missing is YOU!

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Come on down!
It’s on TODAY.
Aussie Gins!
G’Jaffles!
Live Tunes!
Cracking weather!
3pm-7pm

STEM in the Park 15/01/2022

✅Gins by Tonic Lane
✅Jaffles by G's Jaffles
✅Live Music by 2120 Music Management
✅Outdoor event
✅Activities in the park
✅Cracking weather
✅Something for everyone
✅All your dreams come true!

All welcome Warners Park Northbridge!
See you tomorrow! Music from 3pm!

STEM in the Park STEM in the park is about relating what we learn in school, not so much to the next test but to the world & universe around us & how people are using this knowledge to make things work.

13/01/2022

Guaranteed to be the best Sunday outing!
Super pumped to be teaming up with
G's Jaffles for our premier appearance offering the finest all Aussie gins & delicious jaffle combos! We will rock your world!

Join us from 2pm till sunset - Sun 16th Jan.
Live music, sunny skies & good times!

08/01/2022

NOW SHOWING!
Tonic Lane Popup.
Find gin bus Teddy & the TL team
@ Warners Park, Northbridge.
2pm till Sunset weekends!








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29/12/2021

Been a while…
But we are back in the hood!
Stay tuned to find out the where & the when.

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Goodbye Sub Base Platypus!
You have made a great home base for the past 6 months...
Hope to do it all over again in Summertime. Stay tuned!
On behalf of ‘Gin Bus’ Teddy & I - BIG thank you to all the Tonic Lane Boys.



And of course my sister Les & the best niece ever Mads!
Couldn’t have done it without you all.
See you
next Sunday!


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Tomorrow is the finale for
us at Sub Base Platypus!
Be sure to swing by...
‘Hot Gin Punch’ a plenty!
Live tunes & better banter.
Big thanks to all those who have visited Teddy & the Tonic Lane team over this popup season! 💙

22/05/2021

Sad but True!
Be sure to get your gin fix!
Next weekend is our farewell
to HMAS Platypus.
More good times to be shared
next Summertime!

14/05/2021

Sad as it is ‘Gin Lovers’ our pop-up time at Sub Base Platypus is almost over! Hoping to return again in the summertime for more goodtimes & Aussie spirits. You have till the end of May to join us at Platypus & you will still be able to get you monthly gin fix Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability as Sunset Sessions is back in town.
Big thanks to all of you who support local small business see you soon!

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BYO Mum!

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Lovers of Tonic Lane!
This reminder is for you!
We only have a few weeks
left Sub Base Platypus before we take a well
earned winter timeout!
It has been a blast so make sure you swing by for a gin or more with us very soon!
This Anzac Day Sunday
Live Music is on from 3pm.







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It’s a happy time of year!
When we welcome back on board ‘Gin Bus Teddy’ by popular demand our famous
Mulled Gin. Guaranteed to warm everyone’s heart! 💛

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If you’re out & about this Easter Sunday!
Swing by for a serious
gin. Guaranteed to be
a showstopper!
Find us @ Sub Base Platypus
In the long weekend spirit
today till 7pm tonight.

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Are you egg-cited about
the looming Easter long weekend? These 2 bunnies are very hoppy! Forget the buns & chocolates drink
gin with us instead.
On air 2-7pm Good Friday,
Easter Saturday & Sunday.

27/03/2021

Thinking of swinging by?
Bookings are welcome!

Sunday Sessions are back! And we’re excited about this Sunday’s session at Sub Base Platypus - the lineup features:
- Sanfred
- Lucie Tiger
So, come on down to Platypus at North Sydney and soak up some cool tunes 😎There’ll be Tonic Lane’s Pop-Up Gin bus and it’s dog and kid-friendly!

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Riding into the weekend...
Make the most of the
sunny days ahead!
Join us for gins a plenty, harbour views & damn
good company!








@ HMAS Platypus (naval base)

19/03/2021

Looking to wind down after a busy week? We know just the tonic! Head to Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoon to enjoy an all-star lineup of Aussie gins – plus other refreshments – at Tonic Lane.

Run by gin genies happy to grant some weekend wishes, the roaming bar and café is parked on the waterfront at North Sydney for an extended season. Tonic lane are also purveyors of coffee, great conversation, ice cream and other classic snacks. For live music by local talent, drop by between 3:30pm and 6pm on Sunday.

Plan your trip to Sub Base Platypus: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/visit/sub-base-platypus/

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Need some love?
We have loads!
Join us @ HMAS Platypus!
Live tunes.
Life changing gins.
Happy Days!
Bookings are welcome!


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We’re counting down till
Mardi Gras! Get in the spirit
with us!

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Opening Hours

Friday 13:00 - 21:00
Saturday 13:00 - 21:00
Sunday 13:00 - 21:00