English expat, Jacob Goss had definitely made himself at home here in Australia. He knew he wanted to be a bar owner, and waited patiently until the chance to purchase Rum Diary in Melbourne came along. Then, during COVID he opened Rum Diary Newcastle. And now he’s at it again. An opportunity came up to get involved in a suburban restaurant in Moonee Ponds and he jumped at the chance. Hot on the heels of opening, we checked in with Jacob to catch up on the new venue and how it all came to be.
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This Fight Night was especially important to us as it was our Movember edition. Mental health has been a huge part of everyone’s lives over the last couple of years and the hospitality world has felt this especially.” – Jacob Goss
Rum Diary has a brand new cocktail focus thanks to brand new manager, Calhan Williams. Here are some of the delicious drinks on offer when lockdown ends.
This modern incarnation of Hooch is a whiskey bar set in a dark, discreet shack channeling vibes from the deep south, during the prohibition era. Inside, you will find all American Whiskey with a hint of Irish
“The last build I did from scratch was Penny Young Beer Hall in Moonee Ponds. It was here I realised I had had enough of making rich people richer and wanted to try my hand at being my own boss.”
Rum Diary Bar in Newcastle is keeping with the whole fun rum thing – with boozy rum cocktails, Caribbean food and a dedicated cigar deck. The shipwreck vibe is strong but it’s a bit classier than its Melbourne stablemate.