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Bar: Seamstress
Seamstress offers visitors something a little different with its theme, which is reflected in its menu. If you are put off by the theme, don’t knock it until you try it…
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Location:
113 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (City)
Difficulty Finding:
- Medium, no sign on the street and you have the potential to walk straight past it. The sewing machine inside the doorway gives it away.
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Summary:
- Type: Cocktail bar
- Food: Restaurant attached
- Music: Lounge music
- Cover: None
Review:
I like to think of myself as a bloke, so when presented with the idea of going to Seamstress I was a bit sceptical. I spent the time working out how a cocktail bar based around sewing could work. However upon entering the colourful cocktail bar on the 2nd floor, I wondered why I had been weirded out so much.
The first thing you notice about Seamstress is the ceiling, hanging above the bar are cheongsams of all colours. This simple idea gives the bar a slight “Chinese laundry” feel and really creates a unique atmosphere to the place. Seating at Seamstress is very intimate, upon sitting down staff bring water to the table and ensure that everyone has water for their visit. The bar has a potential to feel very busy, however that said it is not hard to order drinks and have them made.
The cocktail menu is based upon flavours, and even though it is far from extensive, the drinks on there are well worth the visit. Experienced staff are also willing to modify menu items to suit, or fill you with facts about a unique cocktail, all adding to the Seamstress experience. Pricing for drinks at Seamstress is extremely reasonable compared to other places in Melbourne with cocktails around the $15-18 mark.
Final Thoughts:
Seamstress is a good place to start a night out on the town, or to sit back for a couple of quiet drinks and it is worth checking out.
Pro’s:
+ Water served when seated
+ Creative cocktails accommodating all sorts of tastes
+ Friendly bar staff
+Restaurant on the first floor
Con’s:
- Takes a little to get over the theme for some blokes
- Very small with limited seating
Score:
Atmosphere: 8
Service: 8
Menu: 7
Cost: 8
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Overall: 7.75
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Posted on September 25th, 2009 at 10:47 am
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