TWO BIRDS BREWING
Drawing their favourite things from global influences informs the design choices of these stylish bar queens.
Jayne Lewis and Danielle Allen are ‘Two Birds Brewing’, Australia’s first female-owned brewing company. With an award-winning boutique brewery and The Nest tasting room and bar under their belt, Lewis and Allen know exactly what it takes to create a welcoming space. A spot where people want to spend time, with friends or alone, relax, listen to music, and yes – enjoy a favourite drink. Repurposing a room (or nook) as a ‘mini home bar’ (tasting space) doesn’t need to be complicated. Invest in a drinks cabinet, perhaps dim the lighting, paint the space, gather round a lounge chair or two, take a tip from Two Birds Brewing music playlists – and embrace your own clever hideaway. twobirdsbrewing.com.au
Design inspiration?
Travel, food, music, and good hospitality.
A favourite bar?
Danielle: I cannot pass up a good frozen cocktail, a pool, and a great nasi goreng at COMO Hotels. We also both love a dive bar – Skinny’s Lounge in Singapore and Frankie’s Fun Room in Sydney.
Home bar?
Jayne: I focus on the little details; like straws and stirrers that help to make it an experience, I have great glassware, and make sure ‘the booze’ is the best I can get my hands on.
Danielle: I’ve just finished creating a home ‘lobby lounge bar’, it’s totally over the top and all about luxe finishes.
Best ‘beer’ glassware?
Jayne: I like a stemmed glass. Danielle: Short-stemmed tulip.
The Nest playlist?
We compromise; everything from Dolly Parton, Cardi B, and old school 90s hits.
“We love colour, brightness and unashamedly, sequins and sparkles – definitely more is more décor.”