The Bank on Collins Is Melbourne's New Ornate Restaurant and Bar
Finally a bank you might actually want to visit.
Make a withdrawal from The Bank on Collins, the CBD's newest restaurant and bar. Opening this week in the heritage listed Bank of Australia building on the corner of Collins and Queen Streets, the elegant new eatery is the latest venture from hospitality group Retail Savvy, who also operate Asian Beer Cafe, Father's Office and The Shaw Davey Slum. Best start queuing now.
Built in 1838 from New Zealand Omaru stone, the ornate historical building at 394 Collins Street was previously home to The Bank of Australasia, and was used by ANZ until 1974. The restaurant and bar is split across the ground and mezzanine levels, with Retail Savvy co-owners Stewart Koziora and Anna Carosa ensuring the building's grand atmosphere has been retained. Amenities include a 17 metre bronze bar, 18 copper beer taps, three gold wine taps, a private cocktail area and a private dining room that caters to 20-24 people.
"The Bank on Collins will bring affordable luxury to the precinct and is in keeping with what we do best," said Carosa in a statement that accompanied the launch. "The concept will sit above our award winning Father's Office concept in terms of style, sophistication and menu offering."
Open from 11am on Monday to Friday and 5pm on Saturday, The Bank of Melbourne will offer a $20 express lunch option complete with schooner, which seems like a pretty excellent option for CBD office workers on their lunch break. They'll also serve a $69 three course set menu plus a cocktail, as well as $7.50 house drinks.
The Bank of Collins is now open at 394 Collins Street. For more information check them out on Facebook.
Via Hospitality Magazine.
