Reviews
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Madame Brussels: enjoy a garden party on the rooftop
Hidden bars is what Melbourne is known for and this one is accessed from a dodgy looking elevator that gives no clue of what is beyond. But once the doors fling open you find yourself stepping into a marvellous and colourful venue beginning with the main parlour. The parlour is grassed so you could almost kick off your shoes and wander about barefoot – okay, it is fake grass, but it still cuts a good look, complete with garden furniture and the odd leather couch thrown in the mix. The bar sets its scene as though you have stepped back in time, having a garden party complete with gorgeous…
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High Tea at the Ritz Hotel London
Afternoon tea or high tea at the Ritz Hotel is a fine affair and this quintessential British experience is one that should not be missed. From the moment you enter this grand, old world hotel you will most certainly feel like royalty, a king or queen for the day. Built in 1906 the hotel was the place to be “seen” for high society’s most glamorous and famous. Even the 1929 hit “Putting on the Ritz” was inspired by the clientele who frequented the Ritz Hotel. The Palm Court is an elegantly decorated room of grand proportions and is meticulously maintained. With marble columns, high gilded ceilings, beautiful birdcage chandeliers and…
