Whisked through a series of old-world staircases overlooking Darlinghurst’s bustling core, Elm Rooftop Bar has finally opened its doors with a refreshed industrial look for city dwellers near and far. In this highly sought-after part of town, perched above The Taphouse, Elm Rooftop Bar offers an intimate alfresco escape with an outlook of Centennial Parklands,
Mantle Group nests an opulent brace of venues on the roof of Pitt Street Westfield.
Captain Baxter St Kilda Sea Baths, 10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda (03) 8534 8999 or captainbaxter.com.au Captain Baxter opened last Summer and drew great Summer crowds and great reviews including being voted 5th-best rooftop bar in Melbourne by The Age. The interiors were designed by Dana Hutchins from Hutch.
What makes Keystone tick? Christopher Holder talks to Managing Director John Duncan to find out. It’s impossible to generalise. But it’s fun. Whether you’re talking about the Gordon Gekko-style ALH Group, the gastro-pub delights of the Colonial Leisure Group, the Singo/Dicko knockabout rich mates’ pub play, or the tight Sandhill crew of Richmond… the
Prahran Hotel: 82 High St, Prahran VIC (03) 9529 2168 or www.prahranhotel.com Photos: Shannon McGrath Pubs come easily to the four guys that make up Sand Hill Road. Well, the business of running them that is. They know what makes a local pub, and don’t stray too far away from the basics of a parma