
Good Nature Hotel has taken over the former Beer Deluxe site at Federation Square, opening with a weatherproof beer garden just in time for Melbourne’s Big Freeze and King’s Birthday crowds.
Opening today, June 4, the new venue brings an all-weather pub, beer garden and family-friendly social space to one of Melbourne’s busiest sporting and cultural precincts.
The former Beer Deluxe site has undergone a full redesign, with greenery, native planting, natural materials and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces used throughout the venue. The revamped layout has been designed to cater to everything from pre-game catch-ups and after-work drinks to family outings and larger group gatherings.
“Good Nature is about creating a place where people can come together, whether it’s for a casual lunch, after-work drinks, live sport, family outing or weekend celebration,” said Venue Manager Ebony King. “We wanted the venue to feel fresh and relaxed while still capturing the energy of Melbourne’s pub culture and Federation Square.”
A major focus of the renovation is the upgraded Beer Garden, which now features a permanent weather-protected structure complete with a retractable awning, heating, umbrellas and flexible seating. Large screens and upgraded AV capabilities will also allow the space to host live sport screenings, DJs, live music and seasonal events throughout the year.
Inside, the Ground Floor Pub serves as the venue’s main social hub, while the Atrium offers additional dining and function space. Upstairs, the Grove Bar & Terrace includes a children’s playground, booth seating and upgraded AV facilities, making it suitable for both families and private events.
The food offering centres on elevated pub classics alongside seasonal dishes and share plates. Menu highlights include sticky soy and chilli pork ribs with crispy noodles and yuzu sesame, char-grilled lamb skewers with smoked eggplant and za’atar, fried chicken with fermented chilli mayo and guindillas, pan-fried barramundi served with Good Nature greens and roasted chats and a spanner crab and prawn spaghetti finished with confit garlic, chilli butter and chardonnay.
The opening also coincides with a packed weekend of sport and entertainment across Melbourne. Alongside live sport screenings, Good Nature has planned a program of DJs, roaming musicians and family-friendly activities across the long weekend.
Weekly programming will include Beer Garden DJs on Thursdays, DJs and live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, a $38 Sunday roast and free children’s entertainment every Sunday afternoon.
Looking ahead, the venue is also planning major screenings and activations around events, including the World Cup, State of Origin and the NFL season.
Source: Sense Communications
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