Barman hoping Crow Bar is a hit

Crows Nests' Burlington Bar and Dining has been sold. Co-owner Lela Radojkovic received Burlington as part of the asset split with former Balzac chef Matt Kemp.

TV chef Jacqui Gowan joined Burlington as a co-owner, but the pair has been trying to sell the eatery for a while.

''We're out this Saturday; we've sold it to one of our old barmen, Johnnie Cantle,'' Radojkovic says.

''He's had three bars in New Zealand and lives in the [lower north shore] area.''

Crow Bar opens late next month.