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Notorious Kings Cross dive bar Barons is closing it's doors for good this Wednesday.
Like many of the character rich old joints in the Cross it's being demolished to make way for a new multi storey development.
I'm sure most Sydney drinkers would have some hazy memories of a night spent surfing the lounges of the dimly lit bar.
I remember being taken there as a 17 year old, sipping Midori Illusions with my workmates and trying to learn backgammon. On another night I recall being asked to leave once dawn hit after spending the night canoodling with my first girlfriend. This was before the times you needed to buy some garlic bread downstairs in order to drink upstairs.
I visited Barons during the day yesterday with Time Out Sydney's editor to soak up some of the vibe before it's all gone. It didn't look quite right, deserted and in daylight. But i took a bunch of snaps which you can now see in the Barons photo gallery.
Comments (6)
These photos of Barons are absolutely beautfiul..
I will really miss the place.
Posted by Maria | October 24, 2007 4:49 PM
Hello! I've been watching your blog for a while now and it's always a pleasure to check out your photos. You have such a cool job! I like the way you play with light and angles, and bring out the mood and atmosphere of the moment in your photos.
Posted by Elizabeth | October 24, 2007 7:37 PM
No matter how many "stories" they make the new building, I'm sure it'll be a long time before it has as many "stories" as that place.
Posted by Jamie | October 25, 2007 10:06 AM
Is it closing on Wednesday day or is Wednesday night the last night?
Posted by Mali | October 25, 2007 8:11 PM
It'll be open on Wednesday night.
Posted by Dan | October 26, 2007 10:37 AM
I still can't believe it! Have a last shot of illusions for me.
Posted by Annie | October 27, 2007 8:55 AM