b³ – brisbane boutique bars

Following the successful launch of b³ the Brisbane media have helped promote the idea of the boutique bar culture in Brisbane.

Brisbanetimes.com.au helped in the leadup to the launch, meeting Justin and Matt at Jamie’s on James, the iconic hole in the wall espresso bar which would be an ideal location for a small bar. The follow up article includes a slideshow and don’t forget to have your say on where you want to see a small bar.

We had a number of radio interviews, ABC612 and 4BC came to the party.

Letitia over at Feedia had an interesting take on the event.

Look out for the online petition coming soon. With your support we can change the face of nightlife in Brisbane, and hopefully we won’t be forced to drink from plastic tumblers while we’re doing it.

Brisbane
Boutique
Bars – b³
Official Launch

Limes Boutique Hotel
Constance Street Fortitude Valley
Wednesday 15 July – 4 pm

Be a part of Brisbane’s exciting new push to create a vibrant SMALL BAR scene.

Brisbane is ready for this new movement. Join us to hear the guru of small bars in Australia, John McInerney, launch b³ in Brisbane.

As a Councillor with Sydney City Council and the former head of Planning in both the cities of Melbourne and Sydney, John is credited with inspiring the hugely successful ‘LANEWAYS’ culture of Melbourne and transforming the licensing regulations in Sydney. With your help, we can do the same in Brisbane!

All interested parties are invited to attend.

To confirm your place at this landmark event please contact Councillor David Hinchliffe’s office on 07 3403 0254 or email central.ward@ecn.net.au.

RSVP by July 13.

Envious of Melbourne’s intimate laneway bars, both Sydney and Perth have brought in reforms aimed at fostering a more vibrant nightlife.

But advocates of the Melbourne model in both cities say legislative red tape and entrenched attitudes are blocking moves to diversify the bar scene.

(Read the full ABC News article)

B³ – Brisbane Boutique Bars will be officially launched on Wednesday 15th July 2009 at Limes Hotel, Constance Street, Fortitude Valley. Subscribe to our news feed now to be on the invitation list.

SMALL boutique laneway bars, akin to those in Japan, Melbourne or Barcelona, are the way of the future for Fortitude Valley, says Councillor David Hinchliffe (Central).

And Limes Hotel owner Damian Griffiths agrees, shortly lodging a development application…(full article)