Book the Bar Promotion 2020

Overview

If you (smartly) took regular advantage of Bartolo's 49 percent off deal last July, you'll be glad to hear the Surry Hills restaurant is bringing back that same deal for March. To celebrate the birthday of its namesake, Bartolo Marino — the great-grandfather of owner Jared Merlino (who also co-owns Big Poppa's, Kittyhawk and Lobo Plantation) — the restaurant is offering another month-long drinks promotion.

Called 'Book the Bar', it's pretty much what it says on the packet: book a spot at the dedicated bar area for lunch or dinner any day in March and you'll get a whopping 49 percent off your drinks bill.

When you visit, expect a sleek fit-out with walnut floorboards and high tables, along with a cocktail menu that spans spritzes ($15), classics ($14–20) and signatures ($20). So, with the 49 percent off deal, that's just $7.65 spritzes, $7–10.2 classics and $10.20 signatures.

The cocktail menu changes with the season, but you'll fine the likes of a Vermuttino spritz (vermouth, lemon myrtle and soda), a Take a Break cocktail (cold brew coffee, strawberry and Mancino Vermouth Chinato) and the Australian Sbagliato (sweet vermouth, bitter orange and prosecco).

And you can sip each and every one of these cocktails for almost half price.

The Book the Bar Promotion is available at lunch and dinner, with a 90-minute time limit. Bookings are essential, and you must include 'BOOKTHEBAR' in your booking notes to get the deal.