214 Timor Street, Warrnambool VIC (03) 5562 0741 or galleryclub@bigpond.com In a rural city of 32,000, amidst only a handful of competitors, the Gallery Bar and Dance Club in Warrnambool lashed out (probably more than it needed to) on its design. The latest $1.2m extension to the nightclub resulted in the Onyx bar, a multi-function,
The Lower House: 9 Murray St, Hobart TAS (03) 6224 0067 or www.thelowerhouse.com.au Hobart’s old Elbow Room basement restaurant has been given a new lease on life and a new ID, emerging as the Lower House restaurant and bar. A block from Hobart’s popular waterfront, Lower House is situated at street level among the heritage
The Lincoln: 36 Bayswater Road, Potts Point NSW (02) 9331 2311 or www.thelincoln.com.au Sophisticated entertainment and supper club dining replaces tabletop dancing and scantily clad pole dancers at The Lincoln. “We wanted to create a space that you didn’t need to leave (until the time was right, anyway),” reflects host Martin O’Sullivan. Steeped in classic
Jupiters Casino: (07) 5592 8100 or www.conradjupiters.com.au As soon as you clap eyes on the Gold Club it’s easy to tell that designers Design By Innovation (DBI) had Monte Carlo in mind more than Vegas. It’s private and sophisticated — an escape from the hubbub of the gaming floor.”We feel this is a refreshing approach to
Albion Hotel: www.albionhotel.com.au Parramatta’s Albion Hotel has undergone a radical facelift, including the introduction of a 700-capacity live venue and nightclub called Gasworks, as well as a beer garden and bar. The hotel belongs to the Solitel Hotel Group. Audio consultant David Gilfillan designed and specified the audio requirements for the hotel with Beyond AV
Let’s get this straight right from the get-go: I wanted to hate this video clip. Even the idea of it made me nauseous. Anytime ‘pop’ tries to strip-mine classic dance genres, there’s going to be casualties and, in this case, big band music goes under the musical jackhammer. Swing was the dance music of choice
The Beatles Revolution Lounge: www.thebeatlesrevolutionlounge.com The first nightlife experience created by Cirque du Soleil, The Beatles Revolution Lounge blends cutting-edge interactive design, art and sound in a contemporary interpretation of The Beatles era at The Mirage in Las Vegas. “The inspiration for Revolution began with The Beatles’ message of love but the atmosphere is a
Toko: 490 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW Communal tables: love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re here to stay. Those in the ‘aye’ camp love the vibey social aspects of the long benches made famous by Longrain and Wagamama — walk in with your company’s prehistoric Accounts Manager and walk out with a groovy new friend
Sweet Infinity: The Strand Arcade, Shop 18, Ground Floor 412-414 George St, Sydney NSW (02) 9231 0472 or www.sweetinfinity.com.au Marie Antionette would have a field day poring over the window display of Sweet Infinity’s new Strand Arcade outlet. It’s the first retail-only outlet for pastry chef and owner Leanne Beck, and the designers GroupGSA had