15 Jul

After acquiring a birthday voucher for the venue, we dropped in to Highlander Bar for a quick post-uni/work celebratory feast before returning home. Though I've visited Highlander Bar previously, I didn't try much of the menu so this was a good opportunity to see what else was on offer. [caption id="attachment_9144" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Bison Fling - Bison Vodka, Blackberry Juice, Cloudy Apple, Cucumber, Spices ($18)[/caption] This cocktail was a bit of a surprise. Made with Bison vodka, blackberry juice, cloudy apple, cucumber and spices, one sip and I was instantly...

20:45 / Bar/Pub / Burgers / Food / Highlander Bar / Latin American / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
08 Jul

Waterslide Bar is the newest addition to Southgate, taking its place right next to La Camera. Fred Siggins (of Black Pearl) and Former Australian Bar Manager of the Year, Tim Wastell (Rockpool Perth, The Blue Diamond, The Saint St Kilda), have teamed up to create the cocktail menu and extensive drinks list, featuring wines and spirits, including nine pages of whiskeys. Techne Architecture and Design were in charge of the fit out, utilising dark timbers, gold and purple shades to create an ambience of retro elegance. There are plenty...

20:18 / Bar/Pub / Food / Restaurants / Southbank / Waterslide Bar
26 Jun

[caption id="attachment_8693" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Hercules Morse[/caption] Open 7 days for lunch and dinner, and brunch on the weekend, Hercules Morse offers a seasonal menu that's mainly designed around share plates and bar snacks. Being a bar, it's unsurprising that it has an extensive list of drinks and cocktails, and these also come with rather amusing descriptions on the menu. The long and narrow space consists of high seats, and tables towards the back. There's a casual yet intimate feel, accentuated by the low hanging lights, candles on the table...

20:59 / Bar/Pub / Food / Hercules Morse / Modern Australian / Restaurants / South Melbourne
02 Apr

Highlander Lane, off Flinders Street right near the aquarium, is home to Highlander Bar - a bar/restaurant/events space that has a bit of a pub feel to it. Much of the ground floor is occupied by circular booths centred around small tables, giving each one a greater sense of privacy. Other than its obvious offering of alcoholic beverages, its menu encompasses tacos, burgers and snacks such as wings, ribs and fries. I decided on the lamb burger - slow-cooked lamb shoulder, grilled halloumi, tomato relish and mayo nestled in...

15:08 / Bar/Pub / Burgers / Food / Highlander Bar / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
27 Nov

Situated in the basement of historic Harley House on the corner of Collins & Exhibition Streets, La Chinesca is a bar, eatery and art space. Though La Chinesca is a bar, co-owners Vincent Fantauzzo and Robert Hargraves also wanted a strong emphasis on food. Chef Daniel Salcedo has moved on from a Chinese and Mexican menu to a Peruvian one, inspired by recent trip to Peru for the Mistura food festival. Being a Peruvian native, Salcedo has been yearning to bring his native cuisine to Melbourne after previously...

22:14 / Bar/Pub / Food / La Chinesca / Latin American / Melbourne CBD / Peruvian / Restaurants
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