After opening in Northbridge in December 2017, the Perth venue has fast become a crowd favourite for a wide range of drinkers and diners. Friendly, inviting and full of character, \u2018Henry\u2019 delivers the warmth of summer all \u00a0year round.<\/p>\n
The bar is the latest in the Lavish Habits ever- expanding stable, joining prohibition rum bar Sneaky Tony\u2019s, modern-Asian restaurant Pleased to Meet You, Mexican cantina La Cholita, dive bar Joe\u2019s Juice Joint, and honky- tonk country bar Alabama Song. Designed as an urban oasis, the interior abounds with lush tropical prints and a wilderness of indoor plants cascading from ceilings and sprouting from any available floor space.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”Exotic getaway just down the street” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
The incredible cocktail list, bamboo-framed lounges and warm, relaxed tone makes guests instantly feel they\u2019re on an exotic tropical holiday. It\u2019s a sentiment enhanced by the maze-like floor plan reveals hidden dining spaces – from intimate, fern-hidden nooks, to see-and-be-seen tables in the open garden.<\/p>\n
With a designated cocktail hour and an imaginative and contemporary menu, it\u2019s easy to see why Henry Summer has fast become an \u2018it\u2019 destination for the people of Perth.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”Something for evereyone” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”]\n
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There\u2019s something for everyone here. Margaret River wine is on tap, and the menu includes mouth-watering staples like jamon croquettes, beef carpaccio, raw spring zucchini salad and Tasmanian salmon with Vietnamese slaw. Besides delicious alcoholic treats a range of mocktails offer a refreshing alternative. There\u2019s even a \u2018healthy dog treat\u2019 of kangaroo jerky, the dog-friendly venue catering to local canine lovers too.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image element_name=”henry summer food” image=”4366″ image_size=”medium” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block element_name=”Place to be seen” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”]\n
In a review in The West Australian, Rob Broadfield says, \u201cIt is a massive venue, a combination tropical resort, soigne cocktail bar, party space and place-to-be-seen. Once again, bar entrepreneur Clint Nolan has nailed the zeitgeist with his new Aberdeen Street venue.\u201d<\/p>\n
While other Lavish Habits venues stick to strong themes, Chef Joel Hodges describes the style of Henry Summer as open to individual interpretation. The interesting layout encourages people to come together in a relaxed way. While you might come for just a drink or two, you\u2019ll soon be convinced to stay for a meal.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image element_name=”henry summer venue” image=”4367″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block element_name=”Relax and stay for a meal” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
While other Lavish Habits venues stick to strong themes, Chef Joel Hodges describes the style of Henry Summer as open to individual interpretation. The interesting layout encourages people to come together in a relaxed way. While you might come for just a drink or two, you\u2019ll soon be convinced to stay for a meal.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”In the kitchen” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
Lavish Habits\u2019 owner, Clint Nolan, worked closely with Moffat and the team from Reward Hospitality to choose a range of equipment that would offer the durability, reliability and efficiency Henry Summer needed in the bar and kitchen areas.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block element_name=”Catering for demand quote” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”2\/3″ el_position=”first”]\n
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To cater for this demand, Nolan purchased a Convotherm<\/span><\/a> 10-tray combi oven \u2013 which offers powerful performance, ergonomic design and a smart easyDial control<\/span><\/a> for ease of use.<\/p>\n
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He also selected a heavy-duty, bench- mounted Waldorf griddle plate<\/span><\/a> and a Washtech<\/span><\/a> AL dishwasher, which uses reverse osmosis technology to deliver the efficient and reliable clean the kitchen requires.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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