At a glance: Waterslide Bar

Southgate's plethora of premium restaurants makes it the perfect destination to enjoy hearty winter feasts.

To welcome the arrival of winter, Gastrology were led on a culinary journey through Southgate as the chefs and bartenders showcased the best of what the season has to offer.

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Final stop: Waterslide Bar

Waterslide Bar is located in the precinct’s opening onto the spiral staircase overlooking the Princes Bridge and city skyline.

The bar is a tribute to the colourful area once known as “near Princes Bridge”. Favoured as a circus location and outdoor playground since the 1870s, Princes Bridge was Melbourne’s entertainment hub until well into the 20th century. Just metres from Southgate’s spiral staircase, adventure seekers used to hop into a water chute taller than the skyscrapers of the time. They would then be propelled down a wooden waterslide, fully dressed to the nines!

Various elements from the history of the cocktail were an inspiration in the concept with added contemporary quirky characteristics like, swing seats, lounge nooks, dramatic bottle display, rocking chairs and rotating stools as subtle touch points for customers to draw to.

Our favourite cocktail of the night was The Baller - magnificent! Not one for the faint hearted, the cocktail was a heady combination of Hennessy VSOP, Cynar and Bruichladdich Octomore, stirred and served up to deliver a smokey yet complex drink.

Read more about Southgate Welcome Winter Feast here..

Waterslide Bar Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

At a glance: Ena

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Southgate's plethora of premium restaurants makes it the perfect destination to enjoy hearty winter feasts.

To welcome the arrival of winter, Gastrology were led on a culinary journey through Southgate as the chefs and bartenders showcased the best of what the season has to offer.

First stop: ENA Greek Street Food

Translating to number one in Greek, ENA serves up rustic offerings that are inspired by the streets and beaches of Greece. The use of communal dining spaces and a focus on share plates nods to the venue’s strong roots in Greece, where meals are a fun, social and a celebratory affair. 

We enjoyed tasting the menu. Of particular note was the grilled octopus - incredibly tender while retaining a robust structure courtesy of being expertly cooked. The Roasted Beetroot, prosciutto and poached figs salad was another winner.

Read more about Southgate Welcome Winter Feast here.

ENA Greek Street Food Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato