Hoozy Boozy has opened at 186 Timor Street, Warrnambool

The Timor Street bar, Hoozy Boozy, opens today.

It is owned by Catherine Kelson, who also runs burger joint Lady Vandeburg and two cafes in the CBD.

"I wanted to create an intimate, private, bookings-only style event place," Ms Kelson said.

"It happened (that) this shop right next door became available."

Ms Kelson said due to staff shortages across the industry the bar's opening hours would vary.

"It's a little bit more on my terms," Ms Kelson said.

"If I'm short-staffed then I don't have to open.

"It also works around the availability of the staff."

Ms Kelson said the response she got when telling people how the business ran was that she was "a glutton for punishment".

"We run things differently," she said.

"The general premise about this place is that it's for special occasions and events, or something you plan to go out for like dinner."

Ms Kelson said it was a cocktail bar.

"We don't have a wine list but we have champagne because it's a celebratory drink," she said.

"It can be a bit more of a different and unique experience.

If you go out in Melbourne you have to book to get into places."

The premises was previously occupied by Chase Hair.

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