Famous chef Neil Perry announces shocks of his popular bar: ‘Absolutely destroyed’

Famous chef Neil Perry called last drinks in his luxury Double Bay cocktail bar Bobbie’s, just less than 12 months after opening.

The stylish basement beam in Sydney‘s Eastern Suburbs, is hidden under his popular Cantonese restaurant number Bird in Gaden House.

The nine-month-old establishment was a passion project that Perry was launched in collaboration with the New York-based hospitality Heavyweight Linden Pride, co-owner of Dante and Caffe Dante-Twee of the most highly praised bars of Manhattan.

The team of the chic jazz bar broke the news of the sudden closure on 29 May – causing customers to be destroyed.

‘Last drinks at Bobbie’s. Tonight we raise a glass on one last time – to the memories, the music, the cocktails, the team and the incredible guests who made Bobbie’s So Special, “said the spokesperson for a Bobbie on social media.

‘A genuine thanks to everyone who narrowly, danced and shared all the good times. Your support meant the world.

‘And today we remember and honor the man who inspired it all – the legendary Bob Rogers. Bobbie’s is named after you and you will always be in our hearts. With love and gratitude, the Bobbie team. ‘

Perry revealed that the decision was taken jointly when his business partner shifts to his thriving company abroad.

Famous chef Neil Perry has called last drinks in his luxury Double Bay cocktail bar Bobbie’s, just less than 12 months after opening (depicted with celebrity Cook Maggie Beer)

The stylish basement bar in the eastern suburbs of Sydney is hidden under the popular Cantonese restaurant song of Neil Perry in Gaden House

“Linden’s American hospitality group, Dante, is rapidly expanding, with several new locations planned in the next 18 months throughout America,” said the top chef in a statement, according to Hospitality Magazine.

“Our landlords are in discussion with potential operators who are interested in taking over the space.”

The restaurant owner opened both Bobbie’s and Song Bird in August 2024, with Bobbie’s cocktail bar that occupies the basement, and Song Bird just at the top of street level.

With an ambitious vision of delivering cocktails of world class on the eastern suburbs of Sydney, the dream of Bobbie of short duration was with operations that ended quietly in the middle of the scenes that were reserved in Goaden House.

Last week the local population quickly commented on their dismay of the popular bar that closes, with many who refer it as an ‘institution’.

‘So sad to see you go. An institution. Thank you for the great memories. Thinking of all the beautiful thoughtful employees who worked there, “they wrote.

‘So sad – fantastic cocktails and such great bartenders and service. You will all be missed, “another added.

“This is heartbreaking – we love your Bobbie’s,” someone shared.

“My favorite bar – such a great shame,” another revealed.

“Absolutely destroyed – Sydney needed this,” said one.

Displayed: Neil Perry with his wife Samantha Perry

While the closure of the bar has led speculation around the future of Song Bird above, Perry was rapid rumors that his Cantonese restaurant on several levels is also the store.

“Song Bird is absolutely not closed,” he told the Hospitality magazine and clarified that recent reports in the Australian Financial Review referred to a strategic assessment of the restaurant’s footprint – not the fall.

Instead, Perry revealed that he scales back from four floors to three, with the highest level – originally set to be transferred to private offices.

‘Managing three levels as part of the restaurant turned out to be more complex than we expected. Streamlining our footprint will significantly improve our activities, “he explained.

With the changes, Song Bird will now sit 140 dinners, including outside tables, and a new menu introducing inspired by Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese flavors.

While the closure of the bar has led speculation around the future of Song Bird above, Perry was rapid rumors that his Cantonese restaurant on several levels is also the store

“Song Bird is absolutely not closed,” he told the Hospitality magazine in a statement. Song Bird is now 140 dinners, including outside tables, and introduces a new menu inspired by Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese flavors

Perry described the revised layout as “The ideal size to manage and an important part of the Margaret Family Precinct.”

The closure of Bobbie’s marks a rare misstep for Perry, whose ingo -emperhood the rockpool of Restaurant, Spice Temple, Margaret and Next through in Sydney includes, as well as Rockpool and Rosetta in Melbourne.

‘Running Bobbie’s has been a fantastic experience. Although we are disappointed to see it going, this movement can enable Linden to concentrate on Dante’s growth and I give myself the opportunity to fully concentrate on Song Bird, Margaret, next to the door and our bakery, “said Perry.