AUSTRALIA
A FRESH START AT THE BATHS
After a distressing fire in 2015 this historical Victorian site was lost – but not for good. Now, with expertise and dedication behind the scenes, things are going swimmingly once more for The Baths at Sorrento. When an opportunity came up to purchase The Baths at Sorrento around 16 years ago James Gibson jumped right in. The beautiful beachfront restaurant on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula gave him a perfect opportunity to launch his first hospitality venture – and “to relocate to a very beautiful part of the world”. The Baths was named after the historic sea baths that existed there from the late 1800s through the early 1900s. The 200-seat establishment, located just over an hour from Melbourne, operated both as an a la carte restaurant and a popular function venue. Serving a wide demographic, from laid-back families to wealthy holidaymakers, The Baths were busy all year round. Weddings in particular were popular here. The spectacular waterfront location, relaxed atmosphere and delicious seafood menu ensured The Baths hosted at least two a week – and even more in peak season. This culture of success was almost lost for good in 2015 when an after-hours electrical fault caused the entire building to burn to the ground. After a challenging year James managed to re-build The Baths. In October 2016 the restaurant opened again, this time with a beautiful, fresh new interior.
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