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FLOWBAR With a fun, vibrant, yet relaxing vibe, Flow Bar is the perfect venue for dining out! The new owners are all passionate foodies and music lovers at heart, and these combined interests ensure a fabulous menu and atmosphere are what you’ll experience when you visit. But that’s not all ... the business has also experienced some exciting new extensions and renovations.
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ummer is here and that means, sun, family, friends and great food. Tell us what’s in store for customers this summer at Flow ... Summertime atmosphere at Flow Bar is the perfect mix of relaxing, vibrant and fun. A popular destination restaurant, located 100 m from the beach in the gorgeous coastal village of Old Bar, makes Flow Bar the perfect venue to soak in the sun, catch up with family and friends while enjoying a coffee, a scrumptious breakfast, lazy lunch, sunset dinner or drinks on the deck. The recently renovated beer garden has a new deck featuring beautiful 100 - 200 year old timber beams recycled from Circular Quay and Goulburn Railway Bridge and red Spotted Gum timber planks on the boardwalk recycled from Balmain’s Dawn Fraser Pool. It oozes character that is welcoming and fun with a distinctive and stylish seaside vibe. Guests will be entertained by local and touring bands and musicians amid swaying trees, warm sunny breezes and starry summer evenings. As well, it is ideal for large celebrations, ticketed concerts and is a mustgo-to destination for Old Bar locals and visitors alike. Being new owners and new to the area, please introduce yourselves? The business is a partnership of long-time friends Steve, Jenny and Carter Doessel and Jade, Dave and Miles Craig - all foodies and music lovers at heart who shared a dream of
owning our own business, so coupled with the beautiful country/coastal location of Old Bar, Flow was an opportunity that ticked all the boxes. We are all very hands on owners and passionate about the community and all elements of the business. We are fortunate to be supported by an amazing team of talented individuals. Have you changed the menu for summer? What are some of the meals that customers can expect; which is your favourite? Yes, we are in the process of changing the menus for summer. We are working on some delicious and exciting new dishes inspired by our beachside location, influenced by fresh seafood and the alfresco setting. Our beverage and cocktail lists will surprise and delight you; with a focus on quality brands and fresh produce, you can expect consistently good cocktails, coffee and fresh juices. You have just completed the new entertainment area at the restaurant, and it looks great. Tell us more about it and the other extension you have in store for Flow? Thank you. It’s been a wonderful process seeing the deck come to life - a real dream come true. The deck has a capacity to comfortably seat 80 people, 120 standing and 150 for whole venue (inside and out) for private functions. We are now in the process of renovating Boogie Woogie Beach House, the guesthouse above Flow Bar. The beach house boutique accommodation will
feature playful designer elements inspired by music and art. The 11 room guesthouse will be a mix of family rooms, king and queen suites and an additional surf shack that sleeps 6, all with ensuites (family and king suites include a bath), entertainment units and air conditioning. The property will include a small 20+ seat conference room, is 100 m from the beach and with Flow Bar downstairs, being a fully licensed bar and restaurant. It is ideal for short getaways, destination celebrations, weddings, local workshops, retreats or business meetings. We are planning to have at least 5 of the rooms open this summer and a complete launch by late January/early February. Flow has live music almost every weekend. What’s the lineup through December and January? We’ve got a real treat in store for December - a great mix of local and touring artists, such as local band The Travelling Teardrops, an acoustic, folk, blues band; Chris Shermer, touring singer/ songwriter with a mix of folk and blues; The Workshop Duo, local blues and broad country with a raucous edge; Mettaphor, touring nu jazz soul sistas bringing some sweet jazzy funk and all things groove. In January, international touring reggae, dancehall and upbeat ska band Millions of Dreads and Triple J Unearthed Award nominee, Indie Rocker Steve Smyth, plus many more … check our Facebook page for more artists, dates and special NYE and Australia Day events.
the plug! (02) 65574224 info@flowbar.com.au “Flow Espresso Bar” Like our Facebook page to keep up-to-date with food and beverage specials, seasonal menus, gig guide and accommodation progress. Open from 8am, Tuesday - Sunday Tuesday - Wednesday: Coffee/Croissants & Cakes (8am - 11am). Thursday: à la carte breakfast, lunch dinner (Thursday night specials menu, all $19). Friday: breakfast, lunch & dinner and happy hour (4:30pm - 6pm) followed by live music . Saturday: à la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner. Sunday: breakfast & lunch and live music for the “Sunday Session”. Note: Check our Facebook page for more detailed opening hours.
ONE FREE DRINK with every purchase valued over $20* *Valid from 01/12/14 – 31/12/14 One free drink per coupon, per customer. Coupon must be presented.
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