Newcastle Writers Festival - The Best Bar None!
Sat, 28 Mar
|Bartholomew's
Newcastle-born Michael Madrusan is one of the world’s foremost authorities on classic and forgotten cocktails
Time & Location
28 Mar 2026, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bartholomew's, 145 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
About the event
Newcastle-born Michael Madrusan is one of the world’s foremost authorities on classic and forgotten cocktails. He returns to his hometown with wife and co-author Zara to discuss The Madrusan Cocktail Companion, regarded as the most ambitious drinks guide ever published.
In conversation with Ben Groundwater at Bartholomew's, they'll explore cocktail culture’s colourful history and share expert tips for mastering the perfect drink at home.
$40 ticket price includes cocktail curated by Michael Madrusan on arrival. Non-alcoholic option available. Learn more and book at http://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/.../the-best.../
Supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW
Image description: The first image shows Michael mixing a drink behind a bar with Zara smiling and watching on beside him. The second image features a yellow background with the NWF logo and dates, 27-29 March, the text 'The Best Bar None: Michael and Zara Madrusan in Conversation’, and the front cover of their book, The Madrusan Cocktail…