Venues

Venues

The Local Bottle Store & Provisions

The boys from the Local Taphouse have recently added to their already award winning venue with the opening of their own bottle and provisions store.

Izakaya Fujiama

“This is like the Japanese equivalent of the local pub,” says Charlie Ainsbury (ex Duke Bistro bartender) and the man in charge of my dinner. It’s not hard to disbelieve, and although I’m one of the early ones this place would be a great venue to kick back with a group and enjoy a few ice cold beers and some of the great food on offer.

The Devonshire

While the small and casual bar trend rages it is reassuring to know that there’s still a movement promoting the crisp and clean experience that comes with a tablecloth.

Dry Land Bar

92 Redfern Street Sydney Roy Leibowitz (ex Love Tilly Devine) is now firmly behind the…

Golden Fields

This is a new and impressive venue that’s being headed up by Andrew McConnell (co-owner Cumulus Inc and Cutler & Co). Golden Fields “offers a personal interpretation [my] favourite Asian eating experiences,” states McConnell.

Hemingway’s Manly

This new tippling haunt is inspired in no small part by the man whose name is on display and the trio of owners, Paul Fraser, George McLean and Ben Pichon, have all imitated the legend with their woolly facial hair and a strong penchant for rum.

The Villager Hotel

The newly renovated Villager Hotel is offering Brisbanites a wonderful place to retreat amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.

Union Dining

Union Dining is the first venture by due Nicky Riemer and Adam Cash and the pair are focusing on delivering a provincial European dining experience with an essential touch of Melbourne class.

The Everleigh

When The Everleigh opened its doors in early July it was clear that Melbourne really did have its next big thing – this was after all the Australian connection to the fabled Milk & Honey’s. Heard of them?

El Loco Mexican Cantina Y Barra

The latest offering from the never ending roll-out that is the Merivale group – and it’s hitting the right chord yet again. Justin Hemmes and Merivale chef Dan Hong travelled to Los Angeles visiting over 40 different venues for inspiration before coming back and setting up El Loco within a matter of weeks.

99 Problems

31 Johnston Street Collingwood, Melbourne 99problems.com.au Perched next to a gated-off alleyway this open plan…