A city reborn
History of Southbank: Left Bank Melbourne sits pretty on Southbank, boasting beautiful views of the Yarra River. Riverside Quay, where we are located is now an established landmark and destination for many businesses, and locals, offering a vibrant spot for all to wine and dine. But it wasn’t once the energetic city that we have […]
The Gin Craze of the 18th century
With World Gin Day fast approaching, we thought we would take a look back in time at the history of Gin, and boy did we find something juicy! It’s what has become to be known as the 18th-century craze for gin. The craze goes as far back as the 1500’s where only the rich were considered […]
A Mother’s day plan for every type of mum!
Stuck on how to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Can’t seem to find something that really fits the type of celebration that your mum would want? Mother’s day can be a stressful thing to organize. After all, how do you give back to such a special woman? Here are four great ideas to suit every […]
The beer making process
Step 1: Malting: The first step to making beer is the malting phase. Beers all contain some form or grain but generally, barley is the most popular grain used however some brewers like to use wheat or rye instead. These grains are put through a heating process where they dry out the grains and crack them. […]
Why you should be celebrating the EOFY with your team!
Reward your team Has your team been working hard over the last twelve months? EOFY is a great time to reward them for this hard work and recognize the effort that they have put in to achieve the goals you have set for your company. A big part of rewarding your team is, of course, […]
10 interesting facts about Easter
The first eggs given at Easter were actually bird’s eggs. The eggs were painted to give them more meaning and were given as gifts to family and friends. These days it is still common for eggs to be painted although today they are usually chicken eggs. 2. Eggs are given out at Easter because they […]
The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
On Saturday the 23 rd of March, Left bank Melbourne participated in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. The Melbourne Food and Wine festival sees thousands of Food and Wine lovers flock to the banks of the Yarra along Southbank Promenade. As well as claiming our traditional seafood bar, Left Bank Melbourne also partnered with Oakridge winery to create a stall featuring six Yarra […]
“Get Your Feet Dirty”
This year, Left Bank Melbourne will be participating in the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival between the 22nd and 24th of March 2019. Join us on the Southbank Promenade to discover award-winning wines and our very popular seafood bar. Oakridge winery grape stomping experience Oakridge Winery will have a number of sensory opportunities for guests to […]
The wine making process
Step 1. The grapes are harvested The goal for most fine wines is achieved by the ripeness of the grapes. Long before the harvesting has even begun, winemakers make decisions that dictate the types of wine, style, and character that they would like the finished product to reflect. Most grapes are still picked by hand […]
A Master of Wine
Ned Goodwin was born in London but raised in Australia. Since then, he has traveled to many exotic cities including Tokyo and Paris studying the art of wine. He is one of but eight masters of wine in Asia and the first in Japan. The Master of wine is the most prestigious title in the […]