I’m over pomp and fluff. When I go out, I want authenticity and uncomplicated flavours. And I’ve found that in Bar Carlo.
Tucked away in Melbourne’s Meyers Place – a tiny laneway that oozes European charm – Bar Carlo isn’t your average inner city bar. There’s a welcoming vibe upon entering – and one that will keep you there for hours.
It’s also the only provider of Leone, a delicious liqueur, in Australia.
Inspired by her love of northern Italy, owner Alana Sabbadini fell in love with the popular local drink of Bassano del Grappa – Leone.
It can be served as an aperitivo, a digestivo and everything in between. For spritz lovers it offers a fresh alternative to Aperol and Campari. Leone can also be served as a mojito cocktail or over ice with a splash of soda. It’s unique and perfect for all occasions.
Leone can be found at selected bars in northern Italy but for a sample and tipple much closer to home, Bar Carlo has you covered.
“It took many nights of drinking at the Bar Leon in Bassano del Grappa to convince owner Eduardo to allow me to take this Leone out of Italy.” Alana explains, “I can’t wait for Melbourne to fall in love with Leone as much as I have”.
Alana drew inspiration from Italy’s relaxed bar culture, which offers an ever-changing selection of tasty morsels at any time of the day while enjoying a drink. Just like in Italy, at Bar Carlo you can grab a coffee and pastry on the run, a delicious panino with a glass of Italian wine for lunch, or crostini with an aperitivo at the end of the day.
Focusing on simple, fuss free food, Alana’s passion and love of food are reflected in the selection and presentation of Bar Carlo’s cheese and salumi boards which are freshly sliced on the red, hand-driven flywheel slicer and prepared to order.
With a modern aesthetic and cosy, intimate feel of an Italian bar, Bar Carlo is the perfect place to relax. Open now in Meyers Place, soak up a piece of Melbourne’s history as Bar Carlo continues the family tradition passed from grandfather to granddaughter.
See you there for a spritz (or five).
Bar Carlo, 20 Meyers Place, Melbourne
