Melbourne’s beloved floating bar and restaurant, Afloat, is coming out of hibernation and evolving into a magical Italian beach club. Back for its ninth year, this seasonal venue has whisked us away to sun-drenched destinations in the past, from the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain to sun-kissed Mexico. This time, the venue will transform into Afloat Capri, inspired by the idyllic Italian island. It’s now open for walk-ins, and bookings are available from Monday September 16.
Afloat Capri
The floating venue will have a brand new look, as well as a new food and beverage menu, music and entertainment program. Everything will be infused with Italian coastal character.
“Capri draws you in with its natural beauty, glamour and style,” said Emily Jamieson, interior designer for Afloat. “It’s a postcard-perfect playground for colourful holiday frolicking and this season’s iteration of Afloat will be no different. Expect striped umbrellas with valances, an abundance of lemon trees, hand-painted ceramic planters, terracotta tiled roofs and sorbet-hued walls dressed with hand-painted illustrations.”
As for drinks, you can look forward to an extensive cocktail menu that’s designed for all-day drinking. Look forward to a section dedicated to spritz, over 30 different Negronis and even Pidapipo gelato-based frozen cocktails.
Pair your colourful cocktail with classic and approachable Italian dishes, such as pizza, pasta, antipasti and panino, as well as daily crudo selections and stacked seafood platters.
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