Oxford Street Gets Shagadelic with the Opening of Easy Tiger

Funky, vibin', and shaping up to be the small bar and music venue Paddington's been pining for, Easy Tiger seems straight out of an Austin Powers film. Located in the basement beneath The Unicorn, Easy Tiger is decked out with American paraphernalia. Think vintage interiors, retro cocktails and roller-skating waitresses (not even kidding).

Open five nights a week, Easy Tiger will host a bunch of regular weekly events with quirky thrills. Those working in the hospitality industry get to set the mood for Monday's True Weekend with BYO vinyl. But even better is Walkie-talkie Wednesdays, where guests retire to The Disco or The Den and order '70s inspired cocktails from walkie-talkies (pause for applause). Upcoming bands score Easy Tiger's weekly live music night, Meow. The Thursday event costs a meagre $5, and includes a complimentary Sailor Jerry on arrival. The live music continues over Friday and Saturday nights with original acts from around the country.

And if you work up a thirst, even Easy Tiger's cocktails match the '70s aesthetic with The Marvin Gayetime, Oh No, Yoko! and the Bloody Carrie. A range of punch bowls, including The Grateful Dead, are also available to share with friends. But as far as food goes, I need only tell you that Soft Pretzels with Fondue is on the menu. You're sold already.

Easy Tiger licensee Luke Prout reckons he and his team "aimed to create a super-comfortable and often cheeky venue that we would love to drink and eat at ourselves."

Sounds like it may be a mission accomplished.