The Publican Group’s downtown Perth local with a South American twist. Public House: 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA (08) 6336 9780 or www.publichouseperth.com.au Public House is the latest venture from the trans-Nullabor juggernauts, The Publican Group. Helmed by partners Steve Garcia and John Ahern, The Publican Group has a healthy portfolio of hospitality ventures that
Top Ibiza club and music brand finds a home in Darling Harbour. Café del Mar The Rooftop Terrace of Cockle Bay, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney (02) 9267 6700 or www.cafedelmar.com.au Story: Jen Temm The view from the wrap-around balcony at Café del Mar may not be the glistening Mediterranean — but just wait. Proprietors Alex Daniel
Palate Hotel 279 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere NSW 2116 (02) 9680 0515 or palatehotel.com The Palate Hotel is the dreamchild of owner, Rod Salmon, who conceived of a casual food-focussed venue with quality and heart in the under-served area of Rydalmere in Sydney’s western suburbs. Unlike the standard issue offerings of nearby pubs and takeaways, this
Star Bar: 600 George St, Sydney NSW (02) 9267 7827 or www.starbar.com.au The once-dodgy, south end of George Street has something to twinkle about. Most Sydneysiders will have a memory of Star Bar — some hazier than others. Its location in the very centre of town and its longevity make it something of a George
Woolwich Pier Hotel: 2 Gale St, Woolwich NSW (02) 9817 2204 or www.woolwichpierhotel.com.au A local pub that bucks the shabby trend. Tuck into a bucket of prawns on the terrace and admire Sydney Harbour from your prime position on the peninsula, old chap — the newly made-over Woolwich Pier Hotel is happy to make your
The Emerson: 143-145 Commercial Road, South Yarra VI (03) 9825 0900 or theemerson.com.au Ralph Waldo Emerson was a 19th-century bon vivante. No doubt he’s raising a celestial glass in approval. Story: Christopher Holder Photos: William Watt For most of his working life, Mark Hinkley has been a city oil trader. Work hard, play harder, take
Opera Bar Sydney Opera House (02) 9247 1666 or operabar.com.au/sydneysbackyard During the month of January, Opera Bar will transform into a harbourside backyard sanctuary. Celebrating the annual Summer at the House festivities, Opera Bar will offer an all-ages Aussie backyard summer experience, with the venue drenched in native plants, picnic dining tables, a layer of
Riley St Garage 55 Riley St, Woolloomooloo 2011 (02) 9326 9055 or www.rileystgarage.com.au Once a full service garage, now a full service restaurant and bar, Riley St Garage has rolled up its doors for gastronomic service & repairs. The 200-seat restaurant is the vision of Brody Petersen from The Parlour Group who brought The Flying
The Emerson 143-145 Commercial Rd, South Yarra (03) 9825 0900 or www.theemerson.com.au A $12 million, two year transformation of the heritage-listed Market-Hotel has produced The Emerson. It’s inspired by 19th Century American essayist and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson. He believed life was to be lived, that parties were to be held and if you were
Chester Street Bakery and Bar 32a Chester St, Newstead, Brisbane 4006 (07) 3852 4130 or www.chesterstreet.com.au The latest offering from Damian Griffith’s growing empire sees the entrepreneur team up with designer Alex Lotersztain. Stepping outside of the Constance Street precinct, Chester Street has a slightly different design philosophy to Griffith’s other venues, with Alexander Lotersztain