Function Space - 13 May 2012

NEW LUXURY FOR HOBART

Grand Mercure Hobart Central Apartments 34 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000 (03) 6223 4355 or www.accorhotels.com   The 1834 National Trust-listed Hadleys Hotel has brought together two centuries of hospitality with the opening of Tasmania’s biggest multipurpose hotel development with a multimillion dollar extension. Hadleys Hotel has played an integral part in Tasmanian and Australian history, playing

Bar - 12 May 2012

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Timbah 375 Glebe Pt Rd, Glebe NSW 2037 (02) 9751 7005 The inner-west suburb of Glebe has welcomed a new small bar to its growing collection. Timbah resides in the hollowed-out basement of a narrow 1920s apartment block. The conversion of a dilapidated studio and 3 garages which morphed into Timbah was planned by owner Tim

Restaurant - 9 May 2012

NOT-SO-HARDWARE

Bondi Hardware 39 Hall St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026 (02) 9365 7176 or http://bondi-hardware.com.au/   Visitors to Bondi’s Hall Street in the past 30 years may recall an unlikely icon in the form of a cluttered hardware store. What was once a place for local tradesmen and D.I.Y enthusiasts has now undergone a complete transformation, re-opening

Bar - 9 May 2012

OLÉ!

Senoritas 16 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000 (03) 9639 7437 or www.senoritas.com.au   Señoritas owner Ricardo Amare wanted to immerse diners in a complete “experiencia Mexicana” and from the looks of this lovingly-designed cantina, a little piece of Mexico has indeed arrived in Melbourne. Senoritas distinctive interior design was created by Melbourne Interior Design consultancy Lombard and

Restaurant - 8 May 2012

NO HAT NO PLAY

The Classroom 1/356 Charles St, North Perth WA 6006 (08) 9444 7729 or www.theclassroom.com.au New Perth small bar The Classroom takes visitors right back to their days in primary school.  Surround Sounds were approached by the owners Daniel Sterpini and Adam Keane (from popular catering business Cocktail Gastronomy) to introduce technology that would integrate into the

Restaurant - 8 May 2012

USE YOUR NOODLE

Ramen Ya Shop 9, The Paramount, 108 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 (03) 9654 5838 or http://www.ramenya.com.au/   Ramen Ya is a casual modern take on a Japanese ramen bar. Architect Matt Gibson’s brief was to turn a bookshop into a dining space with maximum cost effectiveness – like a nutritious ramen soup that brings great value for

Café - 8 May 2012

LIFE’S A BEACH

Merewether Surfhouse Henderson Parade, Merewether NSW 2291 (02) 4918 0000 or http://surfhouse.com.au/ CO-AP have designed all three levels of the Merewether Surfhouse in Newcastle, incorporating a restaurant and bar, function rooms and a beachfront kiosk and cafe. Upon entering the Surfhouse the magnificent vista is obscured by the two wet-bars. “This allows for the spectacular views to be revealed

Industry - 2 May 2012

HOTEL HOSPITALITY & DESIGN 2012 ALONGSIDE DESIGNEX IN SYDNEY

If you’ve not heard, Hotel, Hospitality & Design is being co-located with designEX this year. Which makes it a very compelling show for venue people. Catering to 3-5 star hotels, motels, resorts, spas, luxury hotels, serviced apartments, the hotel pub sectors, and even aged care facilities, HHD represents all facets of hospitality design and refurbishment

Casino - 2 May 2012

MARQUEE CLUB @ THE STAR: FULL RUNDOWN


Marquee, The Star – Sydney 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009 www.marqueesydney.com The Marquee nightclub – the latest component of The Star’s $870m redevelopment – is located on the entire top tier of The Star’s new Pirrama Road harbourside entrance and has expansive views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.

Uncategorized - 17 April 2012

TARTANED UP

Robert Burns Hotel: 376 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC (03) 9417 2233 or www.robertburnshotel.com.au Spanish restaurant pioneer, Urbano Gutierrez, took over the Robert Burns Hotel in the late ’70s. The Robby, as it’s affectionately known, is in deepest, darkest Collingwood and in those days it wasn’t the funky melting pot it is today. Wisely, Urbano didn’t