Four Pillars Martini Collective 2026
For its fourth year, Four Pillars is bringing back its much-loved Martini Collection.
Whether you prefer your Martini shaken or stirred, Four Pillars Gin is partnering with some of the crispest venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to deliver the timeless classic martini for an exclusive one month only.
What Is the Four Pillars Martini Collective?
As you settle into your night, the apéritif style Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin Mini Martini will be paired alongside a curated delicious bite sized snack to compliment your beverage. The deliberate two-sip martini is perfect to savour the botanical and clean flavours of the specialised gin.
The Story Behind Four Pillars Gin
Four Pillars Gin was founded by Cameron Mackenzie, Stuart Gregor and Matt Jones in the Yarra Valley region of Victoria back in 2013. Since then, their gin has become a world recognised distillery, winning International Gin Producer of the Year three times and establishing itself as one of Australia’s most celebrated craft spirit brands.
Brisbane Joins the Martini Collective for the First Time
Excitingly, 2026 marks a milestone of expansion for Four Pillars, as the Martini Collective is now available in Brisbane for the first time. Venues including Supernormal and Milquetoast will be part of the exclusive list where guests are invited to sip back and relax through a quiet afternoon.
The addition of Brisbane signals the growing popularity of the Martini Collective concept, which has become a winter favourite among cocktail enthusiasts looking to experience some of Australia’s best hospitality venues through a carefully curated food and beverage offering.
Melbourne’s Best Martini Collective Venues
Melbourne winter is the perfect time to sit down for an afternoon martini, with six sophisticated destinations taking part in this year’s program. Each venue experience pairs a unique snack with the signature mini martini.
Reine & La Rue
Panisse, anchovy, cucumber, aioli
Dessous
Octopus Gilda, white anchovy, green olive
Maison Bâtard
Hand Cut Steak Tartare Tart, Confit Egg Yolk & Chive
Bar Bellamy
Comté custard tartlette with pickled radish, grapes and gooseberries
Nomad
Diamond clam with accoutrements
Carlton Wine Room
Anchovy, fried bread, ricotta, pickled cucumber
Sydney’s Exclusive Martini Trail
As for Sydney, the Martini Collective is exclusive to 12 venues, allowing guests to go on their own Martini adventure while exploring some of the city’s most celebrated bars and restaurants.
Why the Martini Collective Stands Out
What makes the Martini Collective stand out is its simplicity. Rather than focusing on excess, the experience embraces the elegance of a perfectly executed martini and a thoughtfully matched bite. It avoids feeling overly commercial by leaning into restraint rather than spectacle.
The focus is on hospitality, craftsmanship and the idea that a drink can be a prompt rather than a product.
Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin Takes Centre Stage
The Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin at the centre of the experience has become one of the distillery’s most distinctive expressions, crafted using Australian olive leaf and olive oil to create a savoury, Mediterranean-inspired profile that works beautifully in a classic martini.
Celebrate World Martini Day 2026
This month of Martinis is running until Sunday, June 21, with the celebration concluding on World Martini Day. For cocktail lovers, it offers the perfect excuse to discover a new venue, enjoy a carefully crafted martini and celebrate one of the world’s most iconic drinks.
