Our Story
The story behind the bar
Opened in Toowoomba in December 2019 by us — Loïc and Alexandra — Santé takes its name from the French toast to good health: Santé, a simple and heartfelt way to say “cheers.”
When we first dreamed of opening our bar, we imagined a place filled with warmth and welcome — somewhere that felt like sharing a drink among friends, even if you arrived knowing no one at all. Over the years, Santé became exactly that.
With a background as a chef and experience working in bars across France, London and Australia, Loïc brought together a love of spirits and flavour-driven cocktails that kept guests returning time and again. Alongside him, Alex discovered her own passion for cocktails, helping shape the creative and ever-evolving menu that became part of Santé’s identity.
After training in London, we returned to Australia together with a shared vision: to create a bar built on genuine hospitality and memorable drinks. Tucked away in a laneway of Toowoomba, Santé found its first home — and so did we.
Today, as Santé prepares for its next chapter in Sydney, we carry with us everything Toowoomba gave us: the friendships, the memories, and the community that made this little bar so special.
Santé has always been more than cocktails. It’s a place to gather, to slow down, and to share something beautiful with friends old and new. We can’t wait to bring this dream to Sydney!
Santé!