Owners behind Buderim Distilling Co share their vision for new Ocean St venue
A “refreshing” new venue is set to open up in Maroochydore next month, with the owners hopeful a diverse variety of gins and vodka will help bring more families and locals out to the party precinct.
Sunshine Coast
Don't miss out on the headlines from Sunshine Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A “refreshing” new venue is set to open up in Maroochydore next month, with the owners hopeful a diverse variety of gins and vodka will help bring more families and locals out to the party precinct.
The team behind the Buderim Distilling Co announced their upcoming opening on Ocean st on social media last month, much to the delight of local gin-enthusiasts.
The venue, equipped with an onsite distil, will take over the site of former Latino bar, Alma.
Venue manager, Stephanie Phelps, said the distillery will be first venue opened by Sunshine Coast friends, Trent McEvoy and Hayden Mokaraka.
“At first the plan was to open in Buderim but the lease on Ocean St just seemed like the perfect spot to open up a bar that would really showcase the gin and vodka,” Ms Phelps said.
“There will be all your basic gins, but I think the most popular will be this new citrus gin we’ve created, it is incredible.”
Ms Phelps said the venue will aim to cater for everyone, including those looking for a more relaxed Ocean St spot and families.
“We just think it such a different idea for the Sunshine Coast, in that area in particular, while there a few other distilleries further out, there is nothing at the moment that is so central to everything,” Ms Phelps said.
“We want it to be something on Ocean St for older people as well, not just for people looking to go out Friday and Saturday night, this venue will be welcoming of families as well.”
Ms Phelps said the venue will offer taste testings, share plates for groups to enjoy and a wide selection of cocktails, all locally-sourced.
“A lot of people like to buy and consume locally-sourced products, all of our ingredients will be from the local fruit suppliers to keep everything unique to the Sunshine Coast, it really adds to the experience,” MS Phelps said.
The Buderim Distilling Co is expected to open early next month.
More Coverage
Originally published as Owners behind Buderim Distilling Co share their vision for new Ocean St venue
REPLAYS: AFLQ Schools Cup, SEQ secondary quarterfinals, Day 1
It was a successful day for St Laurence’s, while the Marymount senior girls title tilt was ended by St Rita’s. Check out all REPLYS and return on Wednesday for eight more games LIVE.
Ex-health worker filmed criminal exploits before running from cops
Police were forced to chase a former Sunshine Coast pathology worker who ran from officers after they found a stolen vehicle at her home, however what was discovered on her mobile piqued their interest.
‘Deserve better’: Residents plea for supermarket amid rejection rumours
Residents of a Sunshine Coast suburb are desperate for council to hear their pleas and approve the area’s first fully-fledged supermarket. Read what residents have to say.
‘Losing the magic’: Mother’s mission to keep reading alive
A veteran Sunshine Coast journalist and publicist believes children are losing the magic of reading to the rise of TikTok and smartphones, so she’s decided to act.
Fisherman off his head while stealing ‘irreplaceable’ war monument
A Sunshine Coast fisherman on a drug bender says he can’t remember stealing a WWII monument valued at $95,000 from Townsville’s Jezzine Barracks.
First Queer Ball a formal do-over with free mum hugs to boot
A LGBTQIA+ community will embrace their authentic selves at a first-of-its-kind event on the Sunshine Coast, which aims to recreate the formal experience.