Newly revamped in mid-2009, the reinvigorated Belair Hotel now offers a stylish bar, bistro and lounge setting amid sweeping scopes of the Adelaide Hills.

The Bar and Bistro, open daily at 11am, has many features, including a wall of windows which open to provide the relaxed feeling of alfresco dining, yet the comfort of air conditioning, as required. A range of seating and table options are available to the Bistro customer. They include conventional tables, communal tables, bar stools and a funky lounge area with cushions. A stunning fireplace is the centrepiece of the open plan Bar and Bistro, defining the lounge and dining areas. The lounge area brings a casual dimension to the bistro – a meeting place for coffee, drinks before dinner or perhaps dessert and coffee in front of the fire.

The Bistro is family friendly. It offers a children’s menu and has a dedicated child’s play area, the design of which allows parents to keep an eye on the kids from the dining area.

The new gaming room features forty of the latest machines and games, with friendly staff, complimentary tea and coffee facilities and snacks throughout the day, including soup in the evening. Full bar facilities are provided by the adjacent Den Bar.

To reflect the client’s ongoing commitment to customer service and quality, The Belair Hotel asked Enoki to supply a re-interpretation of spaces and styling with the use of a strong aesthetic quality and corporate branding. Bespoke graphic imagery was used to create vibrant, yet specific spaces giving each area its own identity and attention to detail. The fresh mix of finishes, furniture and lighting provides intimate, warm, welcoming spaces, within a free flowing envelope dotted with humour and elements of surprise.

The venue is still under construction, with the Front Bar expected to be completed in March 2010. This will include the facade of the hotel being taken back to its original bluestone and new alfresco area. Once this stage of the renovations is completed, the North end of the building will be made into functions rooms, at this time there is not an estimated date for completion.