Overview
Listen up, news hot off the press. Melbourne will land a retro-leaning, vinyl-only, ultra-cool new hang-out spot this Friday, November 28. The venue, to be led by hospo heavyweights Michael and Zara Madrusan, will find its home in Meyers Place.
LB's Record Bar is centred around a vinyl music program with a rotating lineup of local DJs and artists taking their place behind the decks. The team is so dedicated to what patrons will be listening to that, apparently, every record was hand-sourced from local and independent stores.
The Madrusans say, "We've always had a love for Meyers Place, so to finally be opening the doors to LB's feels surreal. Bringing this iconic space back to life with the help of some incredible talent from The Everleigh and Bar Margaux has been incredible, and we can't wait for people to experience it."
The drinks list is strongly focused on agave, as well as on an overlooked and humble ingredient, ice. From hand-cut clear ice blocks to fine shaved ice snow, it will feature prominently across many drinks, including the aerated Dancefloor Martini, and the Daiquiri Snow Cone. There's also a narrow, Spanish-influenced snacky bar menu offering up the likes of seafood conservas, charcuterie and patatas fritas.
LB's Record Bar marks Merivale's inaugural Melbourne venue, with its CEO saying, "We're looking forward to bringing new energy to this iconic spot with two of the most talented people in the industry. We've built LB's on the foundations of a great bar, with fantastic drinks and music, welcoming service, and a space you'll (hopefully) never want to leave."
Images: Kayla May Petty-Kook.
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