Baedeker Is Fortitude Valley's New Champagne and Whisky Bar

When is a wine bar more than just a wine bar? When it also boasts a champagne garden and deck, and its daytime espresso cafe doubles as a whisky-focused space by evening. That's what Baedeker is promising. You won't have to choose your favourite tipple here — you can indulge in them all (responsibly, people).

Taking over the Constance Street space formerly occupied by Wine Emporium, the new Fortitude Valley venture aims to offer a one-stop-shop as far as its beverages of choice are concerned. If you're wondering why yeasty, foamy pints aren't highlighted, that's because Baedeker will sit underneath an existing craft beer bar, aka The Mill on Constance.

As well as breaking up its 600-square-metre site, carving out separate areas for different drinks also allows Baedeker to open in stages. Nothing is up and running just yet, but expect to grab a coffee there soon, with the whole place due to be operational in November.

The new venue is the latest project from Darren Davis, a name vino and dairy lovers might recognise from Grape Therapy and Cheese Therapy, his existing efforts. And in case you're wondering, he'll be bringing snacks with him, courtesy of cheese and charcuterie boards, as well as other items from food partners.

Find Baedeker at 111 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley, in the coming months. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for further information.

Via The Courier-Mail.