Overview
Every patch of Brisbane needs a leisurely watering hole where whiling away an afternoon with a drink in your hand feels like the only thing on anyone's agendas. Matt McIver and Gerard Martin, founders of Range Brewing, are doing their part to make that dream a reality. They've already set up shop in Newstead, which is where their brewery is based. After that, they then hopped over to the city's inner west to open Patio in Rosalie in 2023. By the time that September 2024 is out, the duo will also be slinging beers on the River City's southside.
Camp Hill is McIver and Martin's latest Brissie destination, with the suburb about to become home to Rays, their fourth venue in the city (as well as Range and Patio, they also have The Bethnal, the barrel room and event space next to Range, to their name). This time around, the inspiration comes from European corner bars. So, the Range team is giving Brisbane its version, setting up shop in a Newman Avenue space that catches the afternoon light.
"When we opened Patio, we wanted to create a place where the community could come together, relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of good food and drink," explains Martin.
"Rays is a natural extension of the Patio, and the next step in that journey. The blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, along with a curated food menu that balances what our guests already love with exciting new dishes, means we're creating another place that locals can call their own."
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Rays has set Friday, September 27, 2024 as its launch date, so it'll be pouring brews from its ten taps not only in time for summer, but for the bulk of spring. If you've visited Patio over the past year, you'll know the vibe that McIver and Martin are aiming for — and the feeling of community as well.
"We've been so humbled by the support from the local community at Patio, and seeing so many regulars become part of the family in just one year has been amazing," explains McIver.
"At Rays, we wanted to build on that same sense of community, while offering a space that reflects the unique character of Camp Hill and Coorparoo. These neighbourhoods share that same warmth and charm as Paddington, and we're excited to bring our take on a local watering hole to this part of town."
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Find Rays at 4 Newman Avenue, Camp Hill from Friday, September 27, 2024 — and head to the venue's website and Instagram in the interim for more details.