Taking over the iconic Rose Hotel at 309 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, friends Steed Sherriff (former
Manager of the Royal Saxon, Richmond) and Ashley Cranston (former Hospitality Manager, Little
Creatures Dining Hall, Fitzroy) have turned business partners to create an inspired new venue that
offers a dining room, caf and back bar for music and drinking.
Rose Diner and Bar brings a little nostalgia to the dining room with a menu
inspired by the Country Womens Association and Chef Stephen Drakes English heritage. Dishes such as Welsh Rarebit Croquettes ($9), Steak
Diane ($25) and Prawn Cocktail ($14) stay true to their origins but take a contemporary turn, in situ
with Melbournes dining scene. Mums Trifle ($12) and Peach Melba ($14) round off the retro menu.
Locally sourced seasonal produce is an imperative throughout the business. Milawa Chicken,
Gippsland beef and Spear Creek salt-bush lamb from South Australia make up part of the carnivorous
offerings, while leaves, herbs and heirlooms are sourced from Gourmet Greenhouse in the Yarra
Valley given and given starring roles in side salads. Weekly offerings will include traditional-style
Sunday lunches ($24 per person) with seasonally changing dishes, and roasted chook dinners for two
on Tuesday nights ($32 per duo).
Upstairs youll find Back Bar, providing a much-needed space in
Port Melbourne for casual late-night drinking, canaps and live music, with a focus on jazz and swing.
To the front is a private dining room and functions space offering set menus and canap packages.
Little Rose Caf is out the back with access via Heath Street and will
be a casual early morning and afternoon stop. Caffeine chasers will find Syndicate beans, Jonesy's
milk and Bon Soy (both $3.50) while jaffle enthusiasts can munch on Fried Green Tomatoes, Basil and
Goats Curd or Duck with Apple Jelly ($8), egg lovers can savour Baked Green Eggs while there will be shakes and even a bellini offered on the side.
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140 Rouse St, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207
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