Take a second to cast your mind back to a simpler time. A time of mismatched, colourful furniture, of patchwork blankets and knitted tea cosies, and lamps illuminating a room instead of inset lighting. When Grandma used to treat you by slipping lollies into your jacket pocket when Mum had her back turned, or when she gave you those warm, cushiony hugs that never seemed to end. No one spoiled you like Grandma...but that doesn’t have to change, possums.

Underneath a guitar shop, its only hint of its existence being a footpath-level window exuding that low-volume chatter, clinking of glasses, and general merriment you’re used to hearing as you walk past concealed laneway bars in Melbourne, is Sydney’s new small bar.

Grandma’s Bar, created and lovingly looked after by two charming gents, Warren Burns and James Brodey of 8 Hospitality, is a cocktail bar decked out with second-hand furniture, knick-knacks and of course, a massive mounted deer head. Its stripped back, unpretentious and easygoing aesthetic and approach is instantly seducing. Their alternative, organic hospitality is comforting and always warm just like Grandma’s hugs, but you know they take their work seriously given the quality of the drinks and snacks on offer. It’s all fresh, delicious, quirky and fun.

As per its small bar style, its fills up fast and even faster now than in its first month. Merely in its two month life-span, the full-capacity time has moved from 6pm to 5pm, so if you want to perch somewhere, get in early. But rest assured Grandma will make you comfortable standing up as well, and either way you’ll want to stay longer than one round, given its comfortable attitude, hospitable friendliness and of course, the drinks.

In our interview, James gave me a copy of the menu to keep. I don't know whether this is a good or bad thing, seeing as now I'm always tempted by this little floral book of delights, calling out to me, whispering out its delicious concoctions and their novelty bar food; the jaffles. Flipping through the hand-written list of Grandma's 'favourite tipples', and the indulgent list of exotic and tiki drinks, I would recommend the Basil Grande (vodka, strawberries, basil leaves, chambord, grand marnier and cranberry juice, shaken and served in a wine glass) or the various punches available, and as James warns me, they're all pretty strong drinks, so hold onto your hat and be assured these guys are of quality, not quantity.

So make some time for family and visit Grandma. She's full of soul, character and friendliness, and hey, no one spoils you like Grandma...