Old Love’s

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Old Love’s. (2026, October 20). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/nsw-good-food-guide/old-loves-sydney-20241006-p5kisl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-20

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Good Food offers a positive review of Old Love’s Contemporary$, describing it as an underground rum bar with South Pacific-inspired decor that serves both simple and complex rum-based drinks. The article highlights the friendly staff who provide insights into different types of rum, such as Guatemalan versus Saint Lucian varieties. Additionally, the tiki-themed ambiance is praised for its charm and enjoyment factor.
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Story summary

Old Love’s, an underground rum bar located in Sydney, offers guests a unique drinking experience with its South Pacific-inspired decor and knowledgeable staff. The bar, situated in the same building as rooftop bar Old Mate’s, provides extensive education on the nuances of different rums, particularly comparing Guatemalan to Saint Lucian varieties. Visitors can enjoy simple drinks like rum mixed with freshly pressed cane juice or more complex cocktails such as the Red Godfather, which includes coconut rum and a reduction of curry leaf, sumac, and grapefruit. The bar’s tiki-themed atmosphere adds to its charm, making it a popular spot for those seeking to unwind with a Mai Tai.

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1 of 6 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Topics

Guatemalan Old Love’s Old Mate’s Saint Lucian a Mai Tai

Subjects

Guatemalan NORP · 1× Hakuna Matata ORG · 1× Old Love’s ORG · 1× Old Mate’s ORG · 1× Saint Lucian NORP · 1× the Good Food Guide ORG · 1×

Narrative

Like rooftop bar Old Mate’s in the same building, upstairs, the staff are some of the most charming in town, and if you want an education on the finer points of Guatemalan rum compared to Saint Lucian, say, this is the place. Try something as simple as rum and freshly pressed cane juice, or as intricate as the Red Godfather: coconut rum, coconut oil-infused charred pineapple sherry, and a reduction of curry leaf, sumac and grapefruit.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-20
🔮 Or, you could just sit on a Mai Tai and say goodbye to the cares of the week.
2026-10-20 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Old Love’s · assertive framing

Claims (6 extracted, 1 hedged)

Quite simply, this underground rum bar is just a bloody fun place to hang out. asserted
bar → hang → ?
Like rooftop bar Old Mate’s in the same building, upstairs, the staff are some of the most charming in town, and if you want an education on the finer points of Guatemalan rum compared to Saint Lucian, say, this is the place. Try something as simple as rum and freshly pressed cane juice, or as intricate as the Red Godfather: coconut rum, coconut oil-infused charred pineapple sherry, and a reduction of curry leaf, sumac and grapefruit. asserted
this → want → leaf
Or, you could just sit on a Mai Tai and say goodbye to the cares of the week. uncertain
you → sit → week
We love the tiki decor, too. asserted
We → love → decor
Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. asserted
reviews → book → ?
A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. asserted
restaurant → pay → Guide
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