The Inchcolm Bar
Restaurant Salon de Co has shut up shop, with this newcomer taking its place.
Overview
It's called a cabinet of curiosities and, once you walk inside The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels in Spring Hill, the L-shaped glass counter filled with all kinds of knickknacks will definitely pique your interest. Maybe your eyes will be drawn to the Etch A Sketch, the plate with John Lennon's face on it, the bowling pin and the cassette tape. Or, you could instantly scope out the mannequin head, the Polaroid camera or the Elvis Presley box set. Either way, the cabinet is quite the centrepiece — and conversation piece, too.
If you're not staying on the premises, it's The Incholm Bar that's the main drawcard — and it has ditched its sit-down restaurant in favour of a boutique bar and bistro vibe. Its inspiration: Bar Marmont at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont.
In other words, the theme here is retro glamour, all in keeping with the buildings old-school heritage. Think a 1920s Paris salon where Gertrude, Ernest and Pablo would all hang out.
If you visited The Inchcolm before the change of focus, you'll still recognise the velvet furnishings, dark-hued colour scheme, mood lighting and eye-catching floral wallpaper. Now it all adorns a space that's both a bar and a bistro in one. So, you can sit back and sip martinis — there's 11 different types on the menu, and the five signature versions cost just $12 during the daily martini hour from 5.30–6.30pm — or you can choose from an all-day dining lineup between Tuesday–Saturday. If you're after something to drink other than martinis, the wine list spans seven pages, while the spirits offering runs over five.
Food options include cheeseboards, charcuterie, escargot, steak tartare, caviar and oysters to nibble on — plus steak frites, gnocchi, southern fried chicken and burgers for something more substantial. Three kinds of toasties, including one with three cheeses, are also on offer, as is tiramisu, mud cake and creme caramel for dessert.
Every last Saturday of the month, The Inchcolm hosts live jazz from 5.00pm. Or, if you'd like to combine your visit with an overnight stay, The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels is dog-friendly, and features a complimentary sweets bar.
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