Circa, the Prince has long been one of Melbourne’s great dining institutions. Opening this month after a major refurbishment, Circa has a new sense of laid-back luxury; where a relaxed, convivial aesthetic interplays with a versatile use of space, offering more drinking and dining options.
“We’ve turned the restaurant inside out to deconstruct the dining experience,” explains owner John van Haandel. “But it’s more than just a refurb - it’s evolution. The next exciting chapter, if you like.”
A more versatile use of space offers a variety of dining and entertaining options, without losing the laid-back luxury that was so loved of the original Circa.
“As with The Prince hotel, Circa’s new interior is the result of a collaboration between John van Haandal, local furniture designers, retailers, artists and stylists including Gloss Creative, Format, Comer & King, Native, Joost Bakker and Dale Frank. We’ve created a warm, textured palette that’s modern, relaxed and fresh – it’s very much an environment to soothe and stimulate the senses,” continues John.
Past the new reception, a timber communal table lined with stools runs the length of the bar – perfect for wine, conversation and grazing.
This relaxed, convivial atmosphere extends into the courtyard, now a light-filled space flanked with a verdant herb garden and views into the Circa kitchen.
The majority of Circa’s dining takes place here.
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