Chapel Street Rooftop Bar Beverly Is Reopening with a Sweet Late-Night Dessert Activation and New Cali-Inspired Dishes
Returning just in time for its second birthday, this 24th-floor venue is pairing cocktails and desserts into the early hours until the end of July.
From atop South Yarra's Goldfields House, Beverly soars above the Chapel Street precinct from the 24th floor. Yet those hoping to soak up the 270-degree views in recent times might have been surprised to see the venue shut: unexpected water damage saw the venue close its doors in March. But putting a bad time to good use, the venue has quietly reinvented itself with new menus and experiences alongside a limited-time activation, Late Night Tales.
Just in time for Beverly's second birthday, the venue's relaunch offers elevated yet easygoing lunch services, post-work DJ sessions and new function packages with unbeatable views. But it's the Late Night Tales sessions — held Thursday through Sunday from 9.30pm until the end of July — that are bound to attract attention. Here, guests choose a crafted cocktail and a handmade dessert for $45 per person.
Perfect for the cold season, these cocktails go above and beyond. The indulgent Banoffee Bonfire features burnt butter-washed rum, banana liqueur and miso caramel, while the Cognac Cacao presents a luxe hot chocolate with a French twist. Adding to the cosiness, the menu also offers a winter-warming Gingerbread Amaretto and an Irish Coffee, brimming with refined espresso notes and a soft bourbon undercurrent.
Each complements the venue's new dessert lineup, which includes treats like a Maya brownie with tequila-glazed pineapple, or the Mont Blanc with meringue and crumbly hazelnut streusel. "With Late Night Tales, we wanted to provide Melburnians with a luxurious respite from the cold and the opportunity to make the most of our vibrant city even as temperatures drop," says Beverly Co-Founder and Director Cameron Northway.
The daytime dining menu has also received a makeover following Beverly's reopening. Head Chef David Ball's à la carte offering builds upon the venue's modern Australian cuisine, served with subtle Southern Californian flair. New dishes to sample include a prawn dog inspired by Ball's travels to Los Angeles and a bluefin tuna crudo, finished with bright winter citrus, black olives and pollen.
"I see Beverly as a tree putting down roots," says Ball. "The more established she becomes, the further those roots grow. We're on an ever-expanding journey of progression, and capitalised on our temporary closure as an opportunity to really reflect and curate an approachable, produce-forward menu that's fitting for Beverly as she enters her third year."
Beverly is open Monday from 4pm–late and Tuesday–Sunday from 12pm–late at Level 24, 627 Chapel Street, South Yarra. Head to the website for more information.
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