Le Royale

Overview

While they say bad things come in threes, it seems good things do too, with Le Royale marking the third opening from the Anyday hospitality group in just seven months. Located upstairs from The French Exit, Le Royale is Brisbane's newest, sleek, after-dinner escape. 

At its core, Le Royale is centred on the joyous spirit of music. Located on the heritage site at 169 Mary Street, the cocktail bar will feature three rotating live house bands from Thursday to Sunday. It's a dynamic, lively atmosphere that's designed to make you feel as if you're never quite ready to leave. 

"In one word, Le Royale is fun. The kind of fun that feels both rare and effortless. You might walk in thinking you will go in just for one drink, but stay because the band starts playing a song you didn't know you missed, then the whole energy of the room just pulls you in," says Anyday Co-Founder, Tyron Simon. 

Le Royale marks the ninth venue in Anyday's stable of popular venues, which includes Agnes, sAme sAme, Biànca, LOS and Golden Avenue. Designed by a friend of the group, Tamsin Johnson, the venue carries the warm ambience of The French Exit to the top floor. "There is the story of a rich space, told with textural collision and intensity. For me, this was also about creating that warmth, seclusion and comfort. Some real intrigue. A very transported sensation that serves as a total and utter escape from the familiar light-and-bright Brisbane," says Johnson. 

The menu leans on the old-world charm of The French Exit's offerings, reimagined as refined small plates and grazing dishes, easily paired with drinks aplenty. Snack on olives and salted almonds, oysters and prawn sandwiches. Be delighted by chicken liver parfait eclairs, fried pigs' head cromesquis and a cheeseburger with special sauce. 

The drinks offering has been carefully curated. Bar Operations Manager, Marco Nunes, says, "A great deal of work went on behind the scenes to create a menu that seizes freshness and covers a wide range of truly unique flavour combinations." Patrons will also have access to Anyday's reserve wine cellar list, showcasing rare and limited wines from around the world. 

Images: Jessie Prince. 

Like what you see? Subscribe to the Concrete Playground newsletter to get stories just like these straight to your inbox.