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A simple enough little bar in a quiet spot of the CBD, Chez Regine is quelle worth it for the friendly staff and excellent, affordable spirits.

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Chez Regine's a bit blink and you'd miss it. It's not exactly going to achieve the busiest footfall stuck out as it is on the very northern tip of Russell Street in the CBD, and it was pretty quiet when I visited, but it certainly deserves to do well.

A small, long space with a cute little bar and vaguely French-style drapes, banquette seating and ottomans, the place is watched over by the almost obligatory shot of Audrey Hepburn, thin black cigarette holder in hand as the infamous Holly Golightly.

What makes the place well worth a visit is first and foremost the attentive, friendly staff who actually have to time to sit down and talk to you, and are certainly knowledgeable in the beer, wine and spirits industry. The other major drawcard is the price and range of said spirits, particularly the whiskies. They are ludicrously cheap for top shelf brands.

No doubt if and when things pick up for the place, the prices will rocket considerably, but for the meantime you should gather together an after-work posse and head in for a long and lubricated session on a Friday night. They don't kick out until five am if at all, which is just about the right time to roll into a cab and regret it all on Saturday morning.

Stephen Russell, July 2010

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Steve
February 24, 2011


Awesome bar!!! Was in their last Friday night and had a great time. Bar staff are cool and the place has a great vibe

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Karina
March 02, 2011


Great little hole in the wall. Looks a bit dodge from the front but really great inside and great service! If you like whisky you MUST visit Chez Regine!

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Ollie
March 16, 2011


Gorgeous! These people know their spirits, especially their gin and whiskey selection. Gosh I could had that Tanqueray all night! I think this site got it pretty spot on too: http://t-squat.com/issue6/tsquat_hospo_issue6.html#chez

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