FAMILY
GET TO KNOW SOME OF OUR GLOBAL FAMILY
ALISTAIR McLEOD
House Favourites
Coffee: Double flat white.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Negroni.
Snack: Cheese soldiers on toasted sourdough.
Band/artist: Boyes Drive.
What defines THoM for you? This House is a home. A place where I can laugh with mates and have a few jugs of beer after work – which is most days!
ILZE KOEKEMOER
House Favourites
Coffee: Flat white.
Cocktail: Anything with bourbon.
Snack: Olives are the best in town.
Band/artist: Sannie Fox and First Thursdays with DJs Fukushima Salmon & Breaking Baz.
Bike: Does a Vespa count?
What defines THoM for you? Music and friends and moaning about people in the world not adhering to the wording on the window … Don’t Be A Dick!
DJ SUPER DREWW
House Favourites
Coffee: Iced black coffee.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged barrel of monkeys!
Snack: Barbacoa tacos.
Band/artist: Spaghetti Cumbia.
Bike: Sailor Jerry Knucklehead.
What defines THoM for you? Live music that never lets me down, amazing food that makes it hard to order, perfect drinks – every time – and tons of laughs with THoM family. Always more than a house, a home.
ANDY FENNER
House Favourites
Coffee: Double shot Americano. Short cup. Always a short cup.
Cocktail: Sun up? Negroni. Sun down? Old Fashioned.
Snack: House Lager!
Band/artist: Mean Black Mamba.
Bike: One day I’d like to ride a tandem with Farryl Purkiss.
What defines THoM for you? ThoM is the only bar I will go to by myself. I know I’ll end up seeing someone I know there and joining them. That’s community. That’s hospitality. That’s authenticity.
BELLA GEMMA
House Favourites
Coffee: Barista Matt makes an excellent cappuccino!
Cocktail: The Mateo is an award-winning cocktail in my book – creative genius.
Snack: Chicken wings ‘wished y’all had fries’, spicy peanuts and Banh Mi sammies.
Band/artist: Wyman & The Wolves, no question about it.
Bike: The ‘Sailor Jerry’ (1947 Harley Davidson Knucklehead) by LA Speed Shop is an impeccable build.
What defines the House for you? A haven for people of all different races, ages, sexual orientation and backgrounds. It’s cool without trying to be so. Never pretentious, always delivered and uplifted. The comfortable sofas are a welcoming touch and I love the Speakeasy [John Thomas & Son].
RUDY ESCAMILLA
House Favourites
Coffee: Espressos and Lattes.
Cocktail: No alcohol for me, but my friends love the smoked Old Fashioned & The Booby Trap.
Snack: Avo on toast and Mac & Cheese.
Band/artist: Viernes 13; Bad Wolf; Wild The Coyote; DJ Superdreww.
Bike: I love the THoM BMW R nineT Racer – ‘Los Angel Flyer’.
What defines the House for you? The staff and guests that THoM brought together became family for me. For all nationalities, races or gender, it’s a safe space for all, everyone is family.
MARK GAMO
House Favourites
Coffee: Americano, with a splash of colour.
Cocktail: Gin, neat or on the rocks.
Snack: Wings of course!
Band/artist: Eagles of Death Metal.
Bike: BMW R 1200 GS
What defines the House for you? THoM is not just another bar for me, but a place where everyone knows your name – and that’s very welcoming. Friendly staff and amazing events makes THoM my regular libations sanctuary!
JESS SPIRO
House Favourites
Coffee: Cortado.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Negroni. Everytime.
Snack: Grilled cheese soldiers on sourdough with truffle oil.
Band/artist: First Thursday with DJs Fukushima Salmon & Palm Beach Pink.
What defines the House for you? That it’s just that – a house, a home, a place where you’re always made to feel like family.
ANDREW AU
House Favourites
Coffee: Cappuccino.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Old Fashioned.
Snack: Grilled cheese soldiers on sourdough.
Band/artist: Majozi on a Friday night!
What defines the House for you? A House to come home to after a hard day’s work – for great company, lots of laughs and a large jug of beer!
MARK WALTERS
House Favourites
Coffee: Americano.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Old Fashioned, or throw me a white grenade!
Snack: Reuben sandwich on sourdough.
Band/artist: First Thursday with Breaking Baz.
Bike: Harley-Davidson LiveWire.
What defines the House for you? Family is everything and you’re never alone at this House.
WES RANDLES
House Favourites
Coffee: Cortado.
Cocktail: Whiskey Sour or Barrel-aged Old Fashioned.
Snack: Biltong.
Band/artist: The artist previously known as Josh Grierson.
Bike: BMW R nineT.
What defines the House for you? “…Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” (Cheers theme tune)
TESS SUMMERFIELD
House Favourites
Coffee: Short Double Flat White.
Cocktail: Dark ’n Stormy in summer; Old Fashioned in winter.
Snack: Without a doubt the french fries!
Band/artist: Southern Wild; Paige Mac.
What defines the House for you? The people, day and night – reminds me of the show Cheers – always making us smile. Meeting new people and sometimes the longest [but best] nights!
MICHELLE COROTAN
House Favourites
Coffee: Latte handcrafted with extra love.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Old Fashioned.
Snack: Nachos.
Band/artist: Low Volts.
Bike: BMW RnineT Dyna Custom built by LA Speed Shop.
What defines the House for you? My magical paradise. The THoM team were my first friends in the LA motorcycle community, who supported me during my recovery from an aneurysm. I developed meaningful friendships with them, who I now consider family.
ROXANNE ROCK
House Favourites
Coffee: Single shot Latte.
Cocktail: Espolon tequila followed by an Old Fashioned.
Snack: Grilled cheese soldiers on sourdough.
Band/artist: PHFAT; Jackal & The Wind.
What defines the House for you? Happiness and comfort accompanied by cold beers for a great jol!
SANDILE FILTANE
House Favourites
Coffee: Double Espresso.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Negroni.
Snack: Cheese Toastie.
Band/artist: Diamond Thug.
What defines the House for you? The joy of a familiar drink as it cascades down your throat after caressing your tongue into a welcome submission.
ALLISON FOAT
House Favourites
Coffee: Flat White.
Cocktail: G&T with extra lime.
Snack: Smashed avo on toast.
Band/artist: Anyone on Jazz Wednesdays.
What defines the House for you? The vibe and diverse crowd, authentic cocktails, great coffee, Paul van der Spuy’s hair and safety under Alex Duru.
JASON LILLEY
House Favourites
Coffee: Double shot Cortado.
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Negroni.
Snack: Biltong.
Band/artist: The artist formerly known as Josh Grierson.
Bike: BMW R 18 with springer seat and ape hangers.
What defines the House for you? This House is my sanctuary.
ANDREW NEL
House Favourites
Coffee: Macchiato.
Cocktail: Whisky Sour.
Snack: Frankie Fenner biltong.
Bike: BMW R nineT.
What defines the House for you? The House is family. First on my list for any occasion or recommendation. I’ve been frequenting from the very start in 2013 – the place where everyone knows your name – and they’re always glad you came.
SCOTT PRINGLE
House Favourites
Coffee: Cortado.
Cocktail: Dark ’n Stormy; Old Fashioned.
Snack: Nachos and guacamole.
Band/artist: PHFAT.
Bike: Triumph Street Triple RS.
What defines the House for you? Without doubt, a home away from home.
MANUELA GRAY
House Favourites
Coffee: Bourbon (morning, day & night!)
Cocktail: Manhattan, Barrel-aged Negroni.
Snack: Veggie Hot Dog.
Band/artist: Tallulah Gray (unashamed nepotism!)
Bike: The vintage Russian bike that Naomi Watts rides in Eastern Promises.
What defines the House for you? Coming home.
CHASE EDMONDS
House Favourites
Coffee: Cappuccino.
Cocktail: Only House Lager for me!
Snack: Biltong or Chihuahua hotdog.
Band/artist: Oh Mercy; Bam Bam Brown.
What defines the House for you? It’s pretty hard not to leave feeling better than when you arrived.
JULIEN XEM
House Favourites
Coffee: Flat white.
Cocktail: Le Whisky Sour.
Snack: Los Pollos sandwich.
Band/artist: There’s a girl that sometimes sings on a Tuesday night for Songwriters’ Showcase – with a voice like Amy Whinehouse – that blows my mind every time. I don’t know her name – but go check her out!
Bike: KTM Super Duke.
What defines the House for you? My safe house. A ‘crime scene’ that allows our brotherhood to evolve. Invaluable memories at this House.
KYLE SCOTT
House Favourites
Coffee: Cortado.
Cocktail: Straight barrel-aged Bourbon.
Snack: Breakfast burger.
Band/artist: Diamond Thug.
Bike: BMW R nineT
What defines the House for you? A place to work AND play!
ROB CRAWFORD
House Favourites
Coffee: The one I get for free on a Saturday morning after a ride out!
Cocktail: Barrel-aged Old Fashioned.
Snack: The House Hot Dog!
Band/artist: Andy Lund.
Bike: My Charlie Brown Yamaha XSR.
What defines the House for you? My spiritual home.