Category Archives: Reopening

Heart of the Redlands pub reveals a huge new beer garden & kids’ playground, new-look bar & bistro, and rippin’ roast chook menu One of the Redlands’ most popular pubs, Koala Tavern re-opened last week after undergoing a major $3 million transformation for the local community. The venue will celebrate its re-opening later this monthContinue reading “Koala Tavern To Re-Open After Multi-Million Dollar Facelift“

The Cleveland Sands Hotel will re-open on Monday 18th July after undergoing an extensive $1.65 million renovation to the popular pub’s Beer Garden and Sports Bar. The updates have elevated the existing landmark venue into a hub for live music, entertainment and sport. The neighbourhood favourite now boasts a transformed Beer Garden that is aContinue reading “Cleveland Sands Hotel Reopening on Monday 18th July After $1.65 Million Facelift”

The large lavish bar and events space reveals a new look under the helm of the Scott Pickett Group Longsong, located on level one of the iconic Melbourne restaurant Longrain, reopens the doors to its expansive Thai-inspired cocktail bar and events space. Set in a converted horse stable from the 1900s, Longsong is a sophisticated space andContinue reading “Melbourne’s lofty Longsong reopens”

New Menus, New Margaritas, New Energised Mexican Dining Experience Sydney institution and a flagship of the Pacific Concepts restaurant group, Bar Patrón, is reopening its doors on Wednesday, 27 April after a three-year hiatus. The harbourside, casually chic restaurant and bar, located at 2 Phillip Street, Circular Quay, will reopen for lunch from 12pm, revealingContinue reading “Bar Patrón Is Back”

The first love you never forget Restaurateur and celebrated chef, Orazio D’Elia will reopen the doors to Bondi’s much-loved restaurant, Da Orazio on Wednesday 30 March, as well as a new sidebar, Orazietto, located next door. The venue is in the same spot within The Hub Hall Street, the red entry door is back, andContinue reading “Da Orazio Is Back”

Chef and restaurateur Matt Moran is reopening The Rockley Pub, which he purchased mid 2021, in the NSW village of Rockley, south of Bathurst and just down the road from his farm. The pub will reopen on March 17, with a new Moran-style pub menu and drinks list in the classic country pub setting. MoranContinue reading “Matt Moran’s The Rockley Pub re-opens, with renovations continuing for completion of stage one by Christmas 2022”

THE EVOLUTION OF GOWINGS, A SYDNEY DINING INSTITUTION, IN COLLABORATION WITH SEAN CONNOLLY, INSPIRED BY NEW YORK’S LITTLE ITALY QT Sydney’s signature restaurant, Gowings, reopens today under the creative culinary direction of one of Australia’s most respected and acclaimed chefs, Sean Connolly. Gowings’ next iteration begins on the edge of nostalgia, inspired by New York’sContinue reading “QT SYDNEY REVEALS A NEW DINING EXPERIENCE”

After several months of take away only – alongside Lucky Kwong’s community collaborations with South Eveleigh, Addi Road Community Organisation and RPA – Kylie Kwong and the Lucky Kwong team are excited to announce that they will reopen for dine-in customers from Monday March 7th. Customers are now able to book a table online via luckykwong.com.au “The pandemic hasContinue reading “Lucky Kwong open to dine-in & now taking bookings”

Retail in the Melbourne CBD is re-opening, including two of the CBD’s most beloved laneway precincts – QV Melbourne and 80 Collins – ready to welcome people back to the city for a summer like no other, following this week’s easing of retail restrictions by the Victorian Government. QV Melbourne is the city’s laneway destinationContinue reading “Melbourne’s favourite laneway precincts celebrate retail re-openings and expanded dining offerings”

After months of renovations under the cover of lockdown, diners have returned to the refreshed, playful and quirky venue Mama Saan in Bondi. Launched to the public on Thursday, October 21, locals and Bondi frequenters can expect a brand-new menu, extensive redesign, and an enlivened music offering in tow. From the path of Beach RoadContinue reading “Bondi’s Mama Saan relaunches with new menu, design and live music five nights a week”

A fresh look, new menu and sensational new brunch offering welcomes Sydneysiders back into the The Star Sydney’s signature Japanese restaurant  Famed for its creative take on modern Japanese cuisine, Sokyo has entered a new era, complete with a fresh look, new menu and sensational new brunch experience, celebrating the best of both traditional JapanContinue reading “Introducing Sokyo 2.0: where ritual meets art”

Ahead of travel restrictions being lifted, check out the new menu at locals’ favourite restaurant Barrio Eatery & Bar in Byron Bay – which should be the top of everyone’s list when visiting the area. Open from breakfast through to dinner, Barrio is a place to meet, connect, share and eat – a home awayContinue reading “Barrio Eatery & Bar – finally back open, and new menu highlights”

The Streets of Barangaroo has restaurants reopening all week – so there is choice galore! The Streets of Barangaroo is a leading outdoor dining precinct, so perfect for our al fresco summer. Barangaroo House, The Streets of Barangaroo Barangaroo House Bar accepting bookings from Monday, 11 October Bea Restaurant accepting bookings from Thursday, 14 October Smoke Rooftop accepting bookings from Wednesday,Continue reading “The Streets of Barangaroo – live list of restaurant re-opening dates”

Fratelli Fresh, El Camino Cantina, The Bavarian, Winghaus, Beerhaus, The Argyle reopen Pacific Concepts dining and entertainment destinations Fratelli Fresh, El Camino Cantina, The Bavarian, Winghaus, Beerhaus and The Argyle plan to reopen for business in NSW from Tuesday, 12 October, bringing festivities, fun and new openings. The Group will reopen earlier if the NSW GovernmentContinue reading “Exceptionally Good Times Are Back at Pacific Concepts”

North Bondi Fish is back, returning for takeaway from 23 September, ahead of its scheduled reopening on October 18. After hibernating for winter and allowing North Bondi Nami to pop up in its place, North Bondi Fish will once again be serving its signature menu to enjoy beachside as we head into the warmer months.Continue reading “North Bondi Fish emerges from hibernation just in time for warmer months”

Iconic venue opens its doors once again on Tuesday, 22nd June. The Hawthorn Hotel is back and better than ever, opening its doors once again on Tuesday, 22nd June.After closing in 2020 due to the impacts of the coronavirus, the iconic 153-year-old pub is returning with a fresh new look but the same local spiritContinue reading “The Hawthorn Hotel re-opens today”

In more good news on Melbourne’s revival, The Grand Dining Room in Richmond will re-open on 12th May, after closing last March for the first lockdown. One of the city’s favourite dining venues, the restaurant is known for its consistent quality, modern Italian cuisine and impeccable service. The award-winning pub dining room will celebrate its 18th birthdayContinue reading “The Grand Dining Room in Richmond to re-open on 12th May”

Bings is back! Lotus Dining Group’s fast casual Barangaroo eatery is celebrating a triumphant return this April, reopening its doors for the first time since March last year. To celebrate, the colourful Asian restaurant will be handing out free schnitties to customers who walk through its doors anytime between 11am and 2.30pm on Friday, 16Continue reading “Bings is back and it’s slinging free schnitties to celebrate!”

The CBD stalwart on Little Collins Street is back. A year after the first lockdown, much-loved Italian restaurant Massi in Melbourne’s CBD will be resurrected after Easter and re-open on Monday, 12th April. Known for its modern Sicilian cuisine and intimate, convivial atmosphere, Massi has been a destination for lunch and after-work eats since openingContinue reading “Massi re-opens after a year of closure”

After taking a hiatus for much of 2020, Oriental Teahouse has reopened its freshly renovated Little Collins Street venue sporting a new post-lockdown look across two levels, and more yum cha and dumplings than ever before. Yum cha in the city means mouth-watering dumplings that are not only delicious, but convenient for the CBD workerContinue reading “Enjoy the bustle of yum cha in the CBD again with Oriental Teahouse”

Pinchy’s Champagne and Lobster Bar is back with an extensive chablis collection and premium new seafood offering from a stellar new kitchen team led by Head Chef Jack Tsai (Benu, Attica, Fera at Claridge’s) and Sous Chef Cameron Tay-Yap (Attica, Omnia Bistro), enabling the perfect setting for long, luxuriant summer lunches and dinners. The seafoodContinue reading “Pinchy’s Seafood and Chablis”

Surry Hills’ favourite cellar door and restaurant, NOMAD is back open, in its original Foster St home.  The new-look restaurant seats 200, features a larger kitchen, twice as much seating around the open kitchen, and the new addition of a stand-alone deli.  Next week, the NOMAD Deli will open, showcasing a range of take-home products, whichContinue reading “NOMAD is home and open”

Soak up the sunshine and bay views whilst enjoying delicious snacks and cocktails. Following the easing of restrictions, Stokehouse Precinct’s Pontoon Deck returns on Monday, 2 November bringing all the good vibes of St Kilda Beach. The perfect spot to dine outdoors with fresh sea air, soak up the sunshine whilst watching the incredible sunsetsContinue reading “St Kilda Beach’s Pontoon Deck to reopen Monday, 2 November”

Official re-opening this Friday, 30th October, followed by a week of celebrations. The Wallaby Hotel will officially re-open on Friday, 30th October after a $2.3 million renovation to restore the venue to its former glory. While the celebrations will kick off on that date, there is a whole week of events for locals and guestsContinue reading “The Wallaby Hotel Re-Opening After $2.3 Million Renovation”

After much anticipation, Melbourne dining institution, Longrain, will be opening its doors for the first time since March. When the COVID-19 outbreak that devastated Melbourne forced Lisa and John van Haandel to close the modern Thai restaurant after thriving for 15 years on Little Bourke Street, restaurateur Scott Pickett of Pickett & Co. stepped inContinue reading “Longrain reopens its doors”