Missing the late night meanderings and inevitable adventures of the everyday that make travel so captivating, I walked down Southbank one evening to realise: Melbourne ain’t that bad. The destination was Left Bank and passing the beautiful Yarra with buskers and artists lining its banks, one could only be in a good mood.
Sitting outside in the sun, we ordered drinks – dark beer and rose – and appreciated the cool atmosphere with energised music, well dressed waitresses and an after-work vibe of thank goodness the day is over.
I ordered pizza. It was one of the only vegetarian options on the menu. Margherita.
The pizza was nice. A gut-filler but tasty enough to enjoy with a strong tomato base and fresh basil.
We shared chips. Crunchy and more-ish.
Let’s be honest, you are not coming to Left Bank for the food, but it was still good enough for me to return a few weeks later and have a Zucca pizza, which, again, was tasty, this time with the strong flavour of pesto amongst the pumpkin and spinach.
It is the atmosphere that makes this place a winner. The look is stylish and modern, as are the music, staff and crowd. A good location to build up the momentum before a fun night out dancing.
Sitting outside in the sun, we ordered drinks – dark beer and rose – and appreciated the cool atmosphere with energised music, well dressed waitresses and an after-work vibe of thank goodness the day is over.
I ordered pizza. It was one of the only vegetarian options on the menu. Margherita.
The pizza was nice. A gut-filler but tasty enough to enjoy with a strong tomato base and fresh basil.
We shared chips. Crunchy and more-ish.
Let’s be honest, you are not coming to Left Bank for the food, but it was still good enough for me to return a few weeks later and have a Zucca pizza, which, again, was tasty, this time with the strong flavour of pesto amongst the pumpkin and spinach.
It is the atmosphere that makes this place a winner. The look is stylish and modern, as are the music, staff and crowd. A good location to build up the momentum before a fun night out dancing.
Left Bank
