Venues

Venues

Brookvale Surf Club: Modern take on an Aussie institution

The Brookvale Surf Club vision and design are headed up by industry veteran and proven good-vibes curator Keiran Bailey, the man behind iconic local Manly venues including Tropikana, Jamtown and Miss Marley’s. He has teamed up with Co-owner Roland Bleyer and the two are looking forward to sharing their new venue with the local community.

Iconic Balmain pub The Dry Dock has reopened

Owned by  James Ingram (ex-Merivale, Solotel), and passionate Balmain local Mike Everett, the 330-capacity, multi-faceted venue is home to three distinct spaces, offering up an expansive drinks list and modern European-inspired bistro fare available throughout.

Torino Aperitivo: European traditions with Melbourne flair

The former Penny Blue site underwent a 3-month renovation to become “Torino Aperitivo,” a vibrant Italian Aperitivo bar in Melbourne. Led by Hamish Goonetilleke of Liquid Living (pictured above), this 75-seat venture in the hidden Driver Lane brings European aperitivo traditions with a Melbourne flair.