Holmes Hall aims to fill entertainment gap in Moonee Ponds
A giant 570sq m entertainment hall is heading to Moonee Ponds, with live music and a selection of tasty craft beers to die for. Here’s what you need to know.
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A new entertainment precinct is in store for Moonee Ponds.
A 400-seat mess hall, called Holmes Hall, will open up at the old Russo’s Supermarket site at 15 Holmes Rd on April 3.
The570sq mhall will include a craft beer store and lounge, called Fizz and Hop, which will feature 25 varieties of beer, as well as a range of local boutique wines, spirits and cocktails.
Co-owner David Bartl said he decided to open up the hall because Moonee Ponds was lacking an entertainment space.
“We’re all locals and we wanted to open something we could be excited about, that people would love,” he said.
“I think it’s quite unique in the scale of it.”
The project has been 13 months in the making and has been completely renovated – while keeping an ode to the original space.
“We kept the exposed brick wall and we’ve actually stripped back the paint on the outside of the building to reveal some retro bright red tiles, so that’s been really cool,” Mr Bartl said.
The space will have a modern twist with indoor plants, a green tile backsplash at the bar, pendant lights, velvet booths and even pinball machines.
Fizz and Hop will be stocking name favourites including the super rare Garage Project Arrow Street and the Tall Boy and Moose West Hopped APA collaboration.
For those feeling a bit peckish, a Melbourne street food inspired menu will be on the cards including Thai sticky chicken with lemongrass caramel and lime herb slaw, roasted handmade tortellini with parmesan, sage and lemon herb crumb, poached pineapple with coconut ice cream and lime crumble, and even a vegan lasagne.
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Fizz and Hop also offers their beer and wine selections takeaway.
Holmes Hall will also aim to feature regular events, including an array of live music.
A vibrant Miami-themed laneway bar will also be heading to the space in September.
Holmes Hall will be open between noon and 11pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, from noon to late on Thursday and Friday and from 11am to late on the weekend.