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Centro 86

A basement-dwelling tribute to the margarita inspired by Mexico’s time-worn cantinas.

A spicy marg at Centro 86.
1 / 7A spicy marg at Centro 86.Dexter Kim
Outside the Sydney bar.
2 / 7Outside the Sydney bar.Supplied
Morada margarita.
3 / 7Morada margarita.Janie Barrett
Inside the tequila bar.
4 / 7Inside the tequila bar.Supplied
Tequila-based cocktails are the specialty.
5 / 7Tequila-based cocktails are the specialty. Supplied
Verde margarita.
6 / 7Verde margarita.Janie Barrett
A selection of drinks at Centro 86.
7 / 7A selection of drinks at Centro 86.Supplied

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From the team behind aforementioned Cantina OK!, this basement-dwelling tribute to the margarita is inspired by Mexico’s time-worn cantinas. It’s a premise we can all get behind at this hidden marg den, which delivers charismatic service, a technicolour bar top, rare spirits and uplifting bracers that’ll have you reaching for the free popcorn.

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