With a carton of double-strength vodka drinks in the back of the car, Kieran Loveridge and his friends were all set for a big Saturday night out.

The drive from Quakers Hill to Darling Harbour took about an hour and, by the time they arrived at the Star casino at 7.30pm on Saturday, July 7 last year, the four men had almost finished all 24 cans of Smirnoff Ice Double Black.

A police officer holds the charge sheet of Kieran Loveridge at Burwood Court in Sydney. Credit:Mick Tsikas

As the group made its way around Darling Harbour towards the city, Loveridge was intoxicated. He and a friend were approaching people shouting ''Raaaaargh'' in their faces.

Loveridge and two others were refused entry to the Cargo bar but were admitted to Pontoon, where they had a vodka and raspberry.