The Mornington Peninsula’s Lodge Sorrento has unveiled a brand new rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic sea views of Port Phillip Bay and surrounds, as a part of a multi-phase improvement.
Designed by Six Levels Architects and Jack Merlo Panorama Structure, the totally open-air venue is designed to be “relaxed but refined”, taking inspiration from the work of Italian photographer and furnishings designer, Willy Rizzo, and the rooftop bars of Saint-Tropez and la Côte d’Azur.
“We’re proud to introduce visitors to our Rooftop, a singular open-air, versatile house that has been designed for year-round consolation, permitting visitors to absorb among the greatest views the Peninsula has to supply,” stated Lodge Sorrento Director, Myles Pitt.
“We really feel like a proposal just like the Rooftop is what has been lacking from the Peninsula, so we’re excited to be bringing it to Sorrento locals and guests alike.”
The Rooftop blends previous and new pure supplies together with sandstone tiles – a nod to the prevailing facade – and repurposed darkish stained timber columns from the unique lodge, together with trendy finishes together with a hearth, plush lounge seating and a completely retractable roof.
The menu, designed by Lodge Sorrento’s Government Chef Beth Sweet, is centred on gentle, Fashionable Australian dishes, showcasing the area’s in depth produce, complemented by an inventory of native wines and refreshing cocktails.
The lodge’s common late-night venue Salt has additionally been refreshed, now with its personal entry. Salt now operates as a cocktail lounge by day, earlier than transitioning to a late-night dancing spot.
“Embarking on this subsequent evolution of Lodge Sorrento has been one in every of our most enjoyable tasks but,” stated Lodge Sorrento. Finance Director, Bridget Bailey.
“This subsequent chapter marks a major step in remodeling our seaside lodge into Sorrento’s foremost holidaying and eating vacation spot, and we’re so pleased with how the Lodge has advanced – whereas staying true to its historical past and values.”
Lodge Sorrento now provides six eating choices for each guests and in-house visitors: the Eating Room, Entrance Bar, The Garden, Poolside Restaurant, Rooftop and Cantonese restaurant, Shihuishi.