Sara’s at Upper Thompson

A great bar in the middle of a row of shophouses on Upper Thompson Rd. The place has a great laid back atmosphere without trying to do anything too fancy. A pool table at the front and a small garden at the back bookend the bar with a great selection of drinks. Bottles of whiskey with their owners names on show this place is a favorite with many locals. Bar staff are very friendly also. In my biased view, this is the way all bars should be.

A charming little place in Upper Thompson. Sara’s is one of those places run by locals (of the neighbourhood, that is) for locals. It’s got decent prices on beer (about 10 to 12 for a bottle) and they have an extensive range of whiskey, some of the really expensive variety. I don’t know much about whiskey, but lots of older gentlemen seem to flock there for exactly that.
What I like about this place is the secret outdoors smoking den round the back, and while you may be told to be quiet if you make a bit too much noise a bit too late at night because it IS quite a residential area (And the owners live just upstairs, I hear), it’s got a cool community feel about it; like you’re just another Upper Thompsonite chilling with the rest of your gang.
What I REALLY like is the array of colourful skulls full of vodka. Crystal Head Vodka, available for $ 280 a bottle, is already insanely cool but have a row of that filled with coloured goodness lined up at the bar and I’m sold.
When you’re next in the area, do check Sara’s out :)