A luxury hotel takes on the bar specialists. Story: Julia Langham Grain: 199 George Street, Sydney NSW (02) 9250 3114 or www.grainbar.com.au Surely there’s room at the Circular Quay end of Sydney’s George Street for one more gorgeous bar? Say hello to Grain, a bespoke artisan bar by Four Seasons Hotel. Yes, Grain is a hotel
Saigon Sally 2 Duke St, Windsor 3181 (03) 9939 5181 or www.saigonsally.com.au Dubbed the “sophisticated elder sister”, Saigon Sally is the second venture for the team behind Vietnamese Hawker bar, Hanoi Hannah. Chef Adrian Li’s menu tests traditional Vietnamese methods and demonstrates a direct relationship with market produce, the delicacy of balance and lack
Alfred and Constance 130 Constance St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 (07) 3251 6500 or www.alfredandconstance.com.au Have a squiz at the slightly insane tiki world of Alfred and Constance. There will be much more in our upcoming first issue for 2013. (Photos by Florian Groehn)
Twin Towns Services Club: Wharf St Tweed Heads NSW (07) 5536 2277 or www.twintowns.com.au Since its inception in 1950, Twin Towns Services Club has developed into a multi million-dollar business and the largest Services Club in Australia. The Management/Board of the club have begun a huge three-year/three-stage transformation. JVG Sound Lighting and Visual worked alongside Control
Bondi Icebergs Club: 1 Notts Ave, Bondi NSW (02) 9130 3120 or www.icebergs.com.au The iconic Bondi Icebergs Club looks like it’ll remain buoyant moving towards its 100th year with the new refurbishment. Designed and project managed by Sydney-based 2RKS Architecture + Design. Richard Salman, Director of 2RKS Architects says, “Part of the design brief was
Jimbo & Rex: Crown Melbourne, Southbank VIC www.crownmelbourne.com.au Located within the new West End at Crown, Jimbo & Rex is a warm, inviting space — perfect for meeting friends for a drink, or stop for a meal. There’s plenty to enjoy about the Mim Design fitout as well: the lofty ceiling heights with floating beams,
Bacchus South Bank, QLD 4101 (07) 3364 0843 or www.bacchusrestaurant.com.au Here are a few shots from Bacchus in Brisbane. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant was recently launched by Masterchef’s Matt Preston, who praised it for bringing a spark back to Brisbane’s foodie scene. Designed by LA-based Tracy Beckmann, Bacchus has a bar and a pool as well.
The Key Club 117 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000 (03) 9650 3388 or or www.thekeyclub.com.au Melbourne’s Key Club is the newest nightspot for Melbourne’s exclusive crowds. The venue is divided into three distinct areas: two bars and an indoor garden room, named The Looking Glass room. The Key Club has a state-of-the-art sound system in the
Liv Nightclub: 26 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD (07) 5538 3338 or www.livnightclub.com.au Wow. Will you take a look at the latest from Surfers: Liv Nightclub. The lighting was a result of a collaboration between Cree LED from the US, New Zealand’s stellarscape lighting controllers and German Madrix control software. Some 400sqm of LED is incorporated into
Grain Bar 199 George St, Sydney 2000 (02) 9250 3114 or www.grainbar.com.au Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has a new bespoke bar. Grain combines a collection of artistic and design elements with a cosy year-round indoor/outdoor feel. Helmed by Bar Manager, David Ramos Hernandez, Grain is dedicated to the journey of “The Fine Craft of Drinking,” featuring