THE sun set on Grand Pacific as the terrace bar for Australasia when the name was transferred to Living Ventures’ transformation of the old Room site up on Spring Gardens. Now Spinningfields’ cutest outdoor haven has a new identity as – you guessed – Sunset by Australasia.
It has been shut for a few days but reopens at 5pm on Thursday, August 2 just in time for the sun to return with a vengeance. The revamped Pacific Island theme, courtesy of award-winning interior designer Michelle Derbeyshire couldn’t be more perfect then and ToM likes the look of the new premium bento boxes (pictured) and other Pan-Asian treats from the Australasia kitchens below.
Tempting new menu additions include ‘shabu shabu’ broth style dishes served in hot granite bowls, delicious Japanese ‘kakigori’ desserts made using ancient methods with fresh fruits and shaved ice, as well as exotic afternoon teas.
The ‘Sunset Signatures’ cocktail selection includes Sunset Sangrias and Pina Colada plus there are Frozen Pornstar Martinis, all served to the soundtrack of the resident DJ.
Hard to credit but there’ll be a time when the outdoor heaters under the canopies off The Avenue come into play. For the moment time to chill in the Pacific heat.