Arcane Fairies

Overview

A fairy theme with rock'n'roll attitude is the best way to describe Arcane Fairies. This late-night bar on Lonsdale Street promises to deliver a night you won't forget too soon.

From the giant fairy folk suspended from the ceiling to medieval-inspired decor and a menu that's centred on indulgence, Arcane Fairies proves itself as not just another cocktail bar quite quickly.

Drinks — referred to as elixirs — follow the fantasy theme. Vexa's Trick mixes gin, cucumber and black cherry bitters, Sylph's Golden Glow sees bourbon and triple sec dance with salted caramel, and Aura's Blush is the ultimate blend of sweet, tart and icy thanks to Bacardi being blitzed with coconut and frozen strawberries.

It seems that fairies like good food. And the snacks menu runs the gamut from twice-cooked fried chicken, a lobster doughnut and a Birria-inspired corn dog to Sichuan braised pork ragu, smash burgers and "fairy crack fries".

If you're wondering where this perfectly weird range of eats comes from, it's the mind of celebrity chef Jake Warhurst at work. He served as a personal chef to Drake and Virgin CEO Richard Branson at times.

We've saved the best part until last – drinks are delivered from bar to table via a zipline, which stretches across the venue's ceiling.