ODD CULTURE BOTTLE SHOP OPENS ITS DOORS: An extension of the Odd Culture Newtown bar offering, Odd Culture Bottle Shop swung open its doors shortly after, just a 2 doors up. Curated by group beverage manager Jordan Blackman, it features an extensive range of organic and biodynamic wine, wild ales and lambic, natural cider and sake. However, it’s not your standard bottle-o with the shop also offering a range of fermented goods and condiments including pickles, vinegars, shrubs and hot sauces from local producers.
ABOUT & MEDIA.
Odd Culture Group – Not Your Ordinary Hospitality Group.
Odd Culture Group is shaking up Sydney’s hospitality scene with a strong focus on inclusive and diverse brands, food and drinks that you’ll actually enjoy, and venues you feel at home in.
What started as Thorpe Hospitality in May 2017 and has transformed into the burgeoning hospitality company it is today, Odd Culture Group is redefining the meaning of remarkable local food and drink experiences.
With key Sydney venues under our belt including The Duke Enmore, The Old Fitzroy, Odd Culture Newtown & Odd Culture Bottle Shop, we’re passionate about creating special experiences for our beloved and unique communities. Strictly pokie free.
OUR ODD BUNCH.

JAMES THORPE
CEO / Directorthe director of Odd Culture Group (AKA Herder of Cats). With an extensive background in the hospo industry, he’s responsible for coming up with the big ideas, business development, money management, group concepts – you know… all the things that keep us alive and kicking.

JAMES MACDONALD
Group Executive ChefHaving the paramount responsibility of making sure food tastes (and looks) good across all Odd Culture Group venues, he’s also responsible for food things like development of group menus, coordinating with food suppliers, and all things food stuff.

NICK ZAVADSZKY
Creative DirectorNick directs Odd Culture Group’s creative strategies, including venue concepts, events, branding, offerings, media, and acquisition projects.

NADINA LABAGNARA
Group Reservations & Events ManagerNads is the ultimate party planner – looking after all things bookings, venue hire things and well, other important matters, like making sure we all eat lunch and our office running smoothly. A.K.A Head Office Gatekeeper.

JORDAN BLACKMAN
Group Beverage ManagerJordan has the most important job of all – ordering the booze. His role involves making nice with booze suppliers, choosing drinkable booze for our venues, making sure there’s enough booze, money things to do with booze and other boozy things.