About this Event
Sober Company x Manchuria Bar - A Night with the Asia's 50 Best
Guest Shift with Kazu and Paul – Melbourne
Thursday 28 August 2025
Three seatings: 5 – 7:00 PM | 7:30 – 9:30 PM | 10 – CLOSE
Tickets: A$90 pp (includes three signature cocktails) – advance booking essential
About the Bartender
Kazuhisa Arai brings two decades behind the stick, classic Japanese precision, and
boundarypushing mixology. After winning the Jameson Bartender’s Ball World Mix Master
(2016), he joined Shingo Gokan to open Sober Company (Shanghai)—a venue that has climbed as high as No. 5 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and earned “Best International Restaurant Bar” at Tales of the Cocktail.
About Sober Company
Sober Company has four unique spots under one roof — Kissa, Izakaya, Sakaba, and Tipsy.
Each one has its own vibe and menu, so you can enjoy a different experience at every stop.
They always says it all: “Come Sober, Leave Tipsy.”
Spotlight Spirits
• Martell Cognac – France’s oldest great cognac house, renowned for soft, fruitforward
eauxdevie and elegant oak maturation.
• Chivas Regal Blended Scotch – The iconic Speyside blend celebrated for honeyed
orchard fruit and heathertinged finesse.
Araisan will interpret these heritage spirits through three bespoke serves—expect crystalline
Japanese clarity married to Shanghai flair.
What Your Ticket Includes
✔ A personally hosted 120 minute session with Kazuhisa Arai
✔ Three exclusive cocktails showcasing Martell & Chivas
✔ Exclusive Story Negroni giveaway for all guests
✔ Meet and greet between rounds
Secure Your Spot NOW!
Capacity is strictly limited to keep the experience intimate. Reserve now via
[email protected] or call (03) 9663 1997. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed.
Raise a glass with one of Asia’s most decorated bartenders and taste three legendary cocktails reimagined for one unforgettable night.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Manchuria, 7-9 Waratah Place, Melbourne, Australia
AUD 90.00
