Say hello to W Melbourne’s new multisensory cocktail menu by globally renowned bartender Matt Whiley

We all remember studying (and being fascinated by) the four states of matter back in science class. Well, now you can humour your inner child with W Melbourne’s science-y sips that have fancy interpretations of solid, liquid, vapor and gas, plus an emphasis on what it’s calling the ‘fifth’ matter: curiosity.

The new Curious Matter menu at Curious, W Melbourne’s dimly lit futuristic bar, has been experimented on to perfection in collaboration with innovative mixologist Matt Whiley (Sydney’s Olympus, The Apollo, Cho Cho San). He’s not just any bartender – his boundary pushing approach has landed him multiple global awards and book deals.

Now, he’s telling stories through cocktails like the Quantum Silk with Thai basil, lime leaf, bok choy and coriander oil; the bubbly Wizz Fizz with guava leaf and peach kombucha; the Cryocone that combines bacon, maple, bourbon and liquid nitrogen to create a super-boozy Americana-style ice cream; and On Cloud Nine with a very special vapoury N20 trick.

“The initial inspiration for this menu came from the space itself… Curious ignites excitement and intrigue the moment you enter it,” said Wiley.

Save a seat at Curious at the W Melbourne from 5pm every Tuesday to Saturday, and get sipping on some Curious Matter. You can book here.