Astral Tower and Residences The Star, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont 2009 1800 700 700 or www.star.com.au/sydney-hotel-accommodation/Pages/astral-tower.aspx The Star Sydney’s Astral Towers, has launched a new rooftop, indoor/outdoor pool for hotel guests. The pool was re-designed to take advantage of the stunning Sydney harbour location. During the evening, guests can bask in the light offered by
The Collins Bar Hilton Adelaide Hotel, 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide (08) 8237 0760 or www.thecollins.com.au When Australian-based lighting design firm PointOfView was briefed on The Collins Bar at the Hilton Adelaide Hotel it was indicated by the client they wanted to achieve an ambiance even James Bond (the Daniel Craig version) would find beguiling. International
Woolwich Pier Hotel 2 Gale St, Woolwich NSW 2110 (02) 9817 2204 or woolwichpierhotel.com.au The Woolwich Pier Hotel has re-opened its doors after being closed for renovations. The Pier renovations take inspiration from the tradition of British pubs, particularly gastro pubs, but have their own twist. There are a series of spaces broken up into
Bar de Halcyon (08) 6336 9243 or www.bardehalcyon.com.au Western Australia will receive a new Spanish flavour with the upcoming launch of Bar de Halcyon, Perth’s first pintxos (pronounced pinchos) bar. Set to open in early September 2013, Bar de Halcyon is the latest small bar to take residence in trendy Wolf Lane and will offer
Alfredo’s Directly behind Alfred and Constance (07) 3251 6555 or www.alfredos.com.au The bright white tiles and the yellow neon sign on Alfred Street have been sparking the interest of locals who are excited to see a late-night Pizzeria open in Brisbane. Alfredo’s is the newest haunt to join a village of venues that are forming
The Lunch Room 727 Collins St, Melbourne http://www.collinssquare.com.au/about/news-room/2013/07/the-lunch-room-now-open/ Designed by collaboration between blackmilk interior design and Walker Corporation, The Lunch Room looks like a restaurant, but is also the fashionable new home for Think Asia (Asian and Thai), Papadam (Indian cuisine), Nashi (Sandwiches), Rhumbas (Rolls), Edamama (Salad Bar), Salsaʼs (Tex Mex Grill), Sobo Japanese, Big
Bomaderry Bowling Club 154 Meroo Road, Bomaderry NSW 2541 (02) 4421 2733 or bomaderrybowling.com.au Quattro Interiors recently finished a revamp of the Bomaderry Bowling Club interiors. The brief for the new function rooms was to create an updated look that was both fashionable and functional. The new function space had to be versatile enough to
Wildfire Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay (02) 8273 1222 or www.wildfiresydney.com Classic waterfront restaurant Wildfire’s owner Tonči Farac decided it was time to give the fine establishment an audio makeover calling in the experts at Compact Monitor Systems. “The client also wanted to expand the audio to several zones and include areas that haven’t previously
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.
GB Espresso Shop 2, 133-137 Fitzroy St, St Kilda (03) 9573 1137 or www.gbespresso.com Andrea Brook opened GB Espresso in April 2013. The name pays tribute to a long heritage as the Grocery Bar in St Kilda. “I was excited when The Grocery Bar came up for sale as it’s an ideal format for the