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Juanita's Bar

Pay tribute to one of Victoria Streets most famous former residents… Juanita Nielsen

Juanita’s Bar pays tribute to an iconic and influential figure in our history.

The bar is named after one of Victoria Streets most famous former residents, journalist Juanita Nielsen. Juanita’s determination through activism against greedy developers in the 70’s saved the very building The Butler and Juanita’s now calls home, along with the historic terraces next door from demolition.

Her efforts led to her disappearance, which remains a mystery to this day….

Sitting at street level, Juanita’s bar is a private nook where you can enjoy bar snacks and cocktails, pre-dining drinks or you can hire the space exclusively for events. The interior is made up of sandstone walls, fresh timber, rattan finishes and a fireplace, complimented with abundant tropical plants.
The menu follows suit of The Butler and dishes up Ibero-American bar food, accompanied with seasonal cocktails and a carefully selected wine list.
Opening Hours:
Thursday: 5pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 2pm – 11pm
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Totopos, black bean hummus | $12 (vegan, gf)

Empanada, red chile wagyu, oxtail, potato, salsa roja | $7.50 ea minimum 2

Skirt steak taco, pickled nopales, queso fresco, salsa arbol | $7.5 ea minimum 2 (gf, df)

Spicy chicken taco, sweet pickled jalapeno, red slaw, mojo de ajo  | $7.5 ea minimum 2

Butler spiced fries, guajillo lime mayo | $8 (v, df)

Cocktails

Mezcal of the moment | Origen Raíz Mezcal Cenizo, Viñata El Ojo, Durango MEX

How we drink it

Mole Old Fashioned | 30
Origen Raíz Cenizo, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters, orange zest

Neat | 19
Served with a wedge of orange

Classic Cocktails

Old Fashioned | 22
Makers Mark Bourbon, Angostura bitters, sugar

Whiskey Highball| 22
Makers Mark Bourbon, soda, lemon wedge

Lychee Martini | 19
Absolut Vodka, Fiorente Elderflower liqueur, lychee, lime

Tommy’s Margarita | 20
Olmeca Altos Tequila, lime, agave

Juanita’s Twists

Don Javier | 24
El Tequileno Reposado Tequila, salted cola, verjus, Angostura bitters

Kentucky High Tea | 22
Wattleseed Makers Mark Bourbon, Brookie’s Mac Liqueur, lemon, spiced mandarin, black tea

Please & Thank you | 22
Malfy Rosa Gin, Fiorente Elderflower liqueur, grapefruit, vanilla, lemon, lychee

Seasonal Tommy’s| 20
Ask our staff about today’s flavour

Wine

Sparkling

NV, Alpha Box & Dice ‘ Sometimes Always’ Prosecco, Murray Darling NSW | 11 | 62

NV, G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon, Reims FRA | 138 (750ml)

White

2020, The Grayling Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ | 12 | 58

2019, La Violetta ‘Grisé’ Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Great Southern WA | 17 | 84

2020, Punt Road Chardonnay, Yarra Valley VIC | 13 | 62

Rosé & Skin Contact

2020, L’Arnaude Rosé, Provence FRA | 14 | 68

2020, Valentine Wines ‘Le Grizz’, Yarra Valley VIC | 15 | 72

Red

2020, Airlie Bank Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley VIC | 13 | 62

2019, Valentine Wines Grenache, Heathcote VIC | 15 | 72

2019, Dune ‘Blewitt Springs’ Shiraz, McLaren Vale SA | 14 | 68

Beer & Cider

Estrella Damm Lager, ESP | 10

Young Henrys ‘Stayer’ Mid, NSW | 9

Grifter ‘Sepernt’s Kiss’ Watermelon Pilsner, NSW | 11

Capital Brewer Co. ‘Hang Loose Juice’ NEIPA, ACT | 12

Batlow Cider, SA | 11

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