A Look Inside the Icebergs Team's New 80s-Inspired Beachside Pub Bondi Beach Public Bar

Just in time for end-of-year drinks, Bondi Beach has brand new pub. And the folks behind it are no strangers — at the helm is Maurice Terzini, king of Icebergs and Surry Hills' Dolphin Hotel, in this latest venture after just launching his own gin.

But, unlike his other projects, the Bondi Beach Public Bar (BBPB) doesn't have a dedicated dining room. Instead, the venue is going for a casual, old-school feel, inspired by Aussie pub culture of the 70s and 80s, when rock reigned supreme and the likes of AC/DC and Midnight Oil dominated the charts. As a soundtrack, expect a steady stream of rowdy tunes, reeling from rock and roll to surf rock to proto-punk.

The drinks list, taken care of by wine director James Hird, has its origins in the same decades — albeit with some modern polishing. Forget anything remotely post-mixed and keep a look out for Terzini signatures, including the negroni spritz and the No. 8. New creations will include the Harvey Wallbanger and the White Russian, with the latter landing in your hand in a can.

As you might've guessed, there's be an Italian bent to the food offerings, with dashes of Australiana. Leading the feast is a flat, crispy Romanesque pizza and a double patty 'squish' burger that's been flattened for ease of eating. Bella's fried chicken — which is an homage to Belles Hot Chicken chef Morgan McGlone — also features, as do gelato and waffle bowls created by Jaclyn Koludrovic, who is responsible for Icebergs' desserts.

According to Terzini, the design brief, as implemented by designer George Livissianis, went like this: "I told him to think [American fashion designer] Rick Owens goes to Palm Springs via Bondi". Get ready a raw, punk-influenced interior, featuring loads of concrete.

BPPB is now open seven days a week, at 203/180 Campbell Parade, Bondi. For more info visit bbpb.com.au.

Images: Kitti Smallbone.