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Pasan Wijesena

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Owner and bartender @earlsjukejoint @jacobystikibar @trocaderoroom @magpieenmore

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OUR FEARLESS LEADER TAKES THE MIC. 🎤

This Sunday, Pasan joins some of Sydney’s finest hospo minds for 100 Years of Hospitality at @sydneybarweek.

Alongside Jason Crawley, Stefano Catino and Emma Franceschini, they’ll be talking glory days, how the industry has changed, lessons learnt and no doubt a few stories that probably shouldn’t leave the bar.

Hosted by Barney Toy, with @glenfiddichwhisky Highballs flowing thanks to @williamgrantandsons.

Sun 13 Sept | 1–3pm
📍 Dean & Nancy on 22
Free entry. First in, best dressed — capacity is only 60. by @mexicoorbust

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Here’s to Dad.

And whoever’s buying him the first round.

Doors from 5pm. 🥃 by @mexicoorbust

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a month ago

Oh look! It’s @mexicoorbust making you a @woodfordreserve Old Fashioned riff at @earlsjukejoint - you know it’s going to be good by @mexicoorbust

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2 months ago

King Street. Enmore Road. Newtown.

It's hard to think of a better neighbourhood to drink in right now.

It's awards season, and our little corner of Sydney is absolutely on fire.

Between the Boothby Best Bars NSW Awards and the Australian Bartender Awards, Newtown and Enmore continue to prove they're home to some of the best bars in the country.

We're lucky to be surrounded by an incredible community of venues that push each other, support each other and make this neighbourhood such a special place to grab a drink.

A shout out to:
@alwaysapleasure.club
@ante_syd
@bardemosyd
@barplanetbar
@buddysnewtown
@continentaldeli
@deadwax.enmore
@fortunateson_bar
@huelobar
@jacobystikibar
@magpieenmore
@palomino_lounge_enmore
@ravenspur.saloon
@silversmotel
@uncannynewtown

Congratulations to you all. Here's to our little corner of Sydney. 🍸

@boothbydrinks
@australianbartender @sydneybarweek taken in Earl's Juke Joint by @mexicoorbust

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Congratulations to our own Pasan Wijesena, named 2026 NSW Person of the Year by @boothbydrinks.

Anyone who’s worked with Pasan, shared a drink with him or spent time in one of our venues knows this recognition couldn’t be more deserved.

In his own words:

“I’m extremely humbled to be chosen by my peers as NSW Person of the Year. It wouldn’t be possible without the support and excellence of the teams beside me, so any personal award is one I share with them.

I love this industry, and when you’re privileged to be in a position of leadership, your role is to make the job and the industry better for the next generation of bartenders. Looking after your staff, being an ally, supporting those who need it, and advocating for the wider hospitality community.

Hospitality is the art of making people feel seen, valued and at home. It’s never been just about the drinks.”

Congratulations, Pasan. We’re lucky to have you leading the way. taken in Earl's Juke Joint by @mexicoorbust

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3 months ago

RIP MCA. Never rock the mic with the pantyhose! taken in Adam Yauch Park by @mexicoorbust

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by @mexicoorbust

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9 months ago

by @mexicoorbust

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9 months ago

The travellers bar. taken in Galle Face Hotel by @mexicoorbust

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9 months ago

Finally made it here. taken in Ministry Of Crab by @mexicoorbust

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9 months ago

Dambulla Cave Temple on the way to Ella. taken in Dambulla cave temple by @mexicoorbust

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taken in Dambulla cave temple by @mexicoorbust

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