The Sage Hotel has quickly established itself as part of a vital new hub on James Street, offering not only shelter for travellers but also proximity to the new wave of nifty eateries and bars. On the ground floor, Sage Hotel harbours the bottle shop and coffee hybrid James St Cafe and Cellar – a convenient place to nab a morning pick-me-up or an evening sundowner. The cafe portion of the space offers delicious cups of Fonzie Abbott coffee, as well as a range of grab-and-go sandwiches, bagels and treats. If you are keen on a sit-down breakfast, patrons are able to select from a concise menu that includes toast with condiments, avocado on sourdough, bircher muesli and cacao and wild orange granola. The rest of the venue is dominated by a boutique bottle shop, which stocks a great selection of hard-to-find craft beers and top-shelf wines.