The Greenhouse Bar by 1800 Tequila

Overview

Did you know that over 1300 native plants are threatened or at risk of extinction? 1800 Tequila is highlighting this trend at The Greenhouse Bar by 1800 Tequila – The Bar Devoted to Biodiversity. The part bar, greenhouse and art installation is popping up in Melbourne for one weekend only — from Friday, October 27, until Sunday, October 29. Guests will enjoy bespoke cocktails made with Aussie botanicals, a cheese platter and a small gift. 

This is a celebration of Australian botanicals — their diversity and fragility, as well as their place in cocktails. It is the latest conservation-focused event from the tequila brand after The Bar Saved From Landfill in 2022.

Botanicals are integral to crafting distinctive flavours and aromas. Without them, many of the cocktails we know and love would not exist. We are fortunate to have access to some of the world's most unique botanicals in our native plants. Research from 1800 Tequila says that three in five Aussies are unaware Australia is facing a significant biodiversity decline. It's up to us to educate ourselves on how to conserve these precious native plants.

Guests will receive four cocktails made with native botanicals for punters — sip on a margarita spritz with lemon myrtle, garnished with saltbush air (sounds mysterious!). There's also an iced vovo punch with strawberry gum, an 1800 negroni with wattleseed bitter and lilly pilly vermouth, garnished with yellow kangaroo paw, and smoked bee pollen old fashioned, smoked with paper bark.

Tickets to each session cost $25. 1800 Tequila will donate 100% of bar ticket sales to its charity partner, Botanic Gardens of Sydney and its Rainforest Seed Conservation Project.

The Greenhouse Bar is taking place from 27–29 October, with pre-booked sessions from 2.30pm until the last sitting of the day at 7pm. Tickets are available to book now via the website. 

Image credit: Guy Wilkinson Photography. Images of Sydney installation of The Greenhouse Bar.