Perth is not to be outdone when it comes to new and innovative venues opening up and it’s not just a ‘small bar boom’ that’s invigorating the city.
Venues
Venues
The spectacular Atlantic (and accompanying Den bar) is part of the Atlantic Group’s vision to provide high end dining in Melbourne. Tony Schiavello, Hatam Salah and Con Andronis are the Directors behind the venue and have compiled a team of highly qualified professionals whose aim is to establish a iconic eatery that stands out in Melbourne’s ever growing scene.
While the iconic Lansdowne Hotel is not a New Kid on the Block by any means but it has recently received a much deserved make-over.
With the closure of the Prahran Hotel in late 2010 it seemed certain that Melbourne would loose another iconic site on the nightlife scene. However with a six month renovation by Techne Architects under the guidance of new owners, the Sand Hill Boys (The Post Office Bar Pizza, Holliava, The Richmond Club Hotel and The Bridge Hotel).
Perthites have yet another reason to get excited with the recent opening of The Conservatory rooftop bar. While it was originally slated to open in time for last summer, the usual hiccups that come with any venture delayed it until now – but better late than never!
The newly renovated Villager Hotel is offering Brisbanites a wonderful place to retreat amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. Set in the style of a New York warehouse the design exposes the building’s original brick walls and hardwood beams, accentuated by antique industrial pendant lights. Whimsical wallpaper, flamboyantly upholstered banquette seating and quirky wall hangings all add to the charm of this heritage-listed building.
Set in the lofty heights of Sydney’s Strand Arcade, La Rosa Bar and Pizza is an exciting new offering from the team behind the hugely successful and long standing Pendolino restaurant.
This new restaurant (in the site of the former Collective bar) is a recent win for the bustling Elwood villagers who are sure to benefit from the contemporary Vietnamese menu on offer.
A husband and wife team are behind this latest Northcote venture and Rob and Bronwyn Kabboord are setting their sights on creating a warm and friendly environment. “Rob and I view Merricote as our living room, and wish our guests to view it as such.
Squirreled away in Melbourne’s South Yarra residential district is the newly launched venue The Millswyn and its ‘secret’ hideaway cocktail bar, Bar 132.
With the ‘very soft opening’ for family, friends and a few bartenders now long in the past, the Attic is settling in as the new kid on the block, albeit with a well known and protective older brother whose got a good reputation. The new addition to the much loved and sought after night spot Blackpearl has been as important to the staff as to their customers says owner Nastasha Conte, but it hasn’t been without it’s share of trails.
The design principles of The Ludlow Formation incorporate the formation of small areas or pockets of drinking and dining activity, similar to a grotto (or cave). Melbourne’s new venue The Ludlow is a contemporary pub built on traditional principles, offering all the elements of a truly classic pub including; public bar and informal dining area, lounge bar and dining room.