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Not far from the Frankston foreshore – but tucked away in an industrial pocket – a trio of mates have given new life to an old warehouse with the opening of 330-person Hotel Paradiso.

A sun-drenched deck marks the spot on Kookaburra Street, and the interior is livened up with an ’80s-Miami-inspired fitout including pastel hues and greenery galore, plus a big disco ball.

Twenty taps pour everything from Victoria Bitter to beer from nearby Seaford brewery Banks, as well as wallet-friendly vino and spritzes. Shaken-to-order cocktails include rum-spiked dark-chocolate espresso martinis and smoky mezcal margs.

Neapolitan-style pizzas are the food focus – from the classic margherita to ham and pickled pineapple studded with pancetta – alongside triple-cooked hand-cut chips.