Holy Grail

Overview

With a name like Holy Grail, a nautical aesthetic might not be what you expect at this venue, but there's no Camelots, killer rabbits or incompetent knights here. With ropes, wheels and an antique interior that feels like the bowels of a ship itself, Holy Grail is Chapel Street's own vessel for a night out.

When visiting a ship, you can't be blamed for wanting to drink like a sailor, and Holy Grail emphasises the beverages. For starters, there are two separate happy hour offerings. Between the hours of 3–7pm, house beer and wines by the pot, pint, jug and glass get the discount, while from 7–9pm, you'll be able to sip on $14 Tommy's margaritas, spiced rum espresso martinis and hard slushies.

Outside of the happy hours, there are cocktails aplenty. Signatures range from the punchy Breakfast Slipper (Patron Silver tequila, Midori, orgeat, lime, orange marmalade and jalapeño tabasco) to the more delicate Shy Girl (Grainshaker vodka, Fraise des Bois, Licor 43 Horchata, strawberry puree and egg white).

Dessert-focused drinks are on offer if you're docked here to end the night, and if you prefer your beverages a bit more single-minded, you've got more than enough to browse through in the beer, wine and spirits lists. Hungry? Food comes in the form of pizza, thanks to Freddy's across the street.

Images: Arianna Leggiero