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Goodwater

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The bar.
1 / 11The bar. Supplied
Sumac lamb belly skewers.
2 / 11Sumac lamb belly skewers.Supplied
The venue has exposed brick walls and a curved bar.
3 / 11The venue has exposed brick walls and a curved bar. Supplied
Cocktails at Goodwater can be served tall, straight up or non-alcoholic.
4 / 11Cocktails at Goodwater can be served tall, straight up or non-alcoholic.Supplied
Inside Goodwater bar in Northcote.
5 / 11Inside Goodwater bar in Northcote.Supplied
There’s a wide range of whiskeys and American bar snacks.
6 / 11There’s a wide range of whiskeys and American bar snacks.Supplied
Braised duck taquitos with chipotle salsa.
7 / 11Braised duck taquitos with chipotle salsa. Supplied
Kentucky Coffee with Maker’s Mark and honey cream.
8 / 11Kentucky Coffee with Maker’s Mark and honey cream.Supplied
Roasted venison French Dip sandwich.
9 / 11Roasted venison French Dip sandwich.Supplied
One of many whiskey-based cocktails available.
10 / 11One of many whiskey-based cocktails available.Supplied
Pickled mussels and buffalo mozzarella with charcoal eggplant escabeche.
11 / 11Pickled mussels and buffalo mozzarella with charcoal eggplant escabeche.Supplied

Goodwater

American$

Northcote hangout for whiskey-forward cocktails.

Are you an American whiskey fan? This is the joint for you, with over 250 bottles stacked behind the bar in an exposed-brick shopfront. The tribute to US bar culture is run by a stellar team with resumes including the city’s most beloved bars (including the much-missed Everleigh and Margaux), and it shows in the elevated snacks and smart original cocktails.

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