LOCATION
Upstairs in Hardware Lane, Melbourne CBD. (See map)
DETAILS
The Mill is set over two levels. Downstairs is Charlie's Bar, an intimate cocktail bar The restaurant is on the first level of this converted warehouse with a casual bar area, with large, arched windows opening onto Juliet-style balconies.
FUNCTIONS
The Mill Restaurant offers an intimate dining room which can seat up to 40 as well as a bar area which can seat up to 45. Both these areas are available for private hire except on Friday nights. The Mill is an excellent choice for any type of private or corporate function for groups of up to 30.
ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy the cool sounds of The Howard Belling Jazz Trio who entertain drinkers and diners every Friday evening from 7pm
PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIA
The latest addition to Hardware Lane, only open since August 2006, The Mill is set over two levels and masterfully combines my two favourite pastimes: eating and drinking. Downstairs is Charlie’s Bar, an intimate cocktail bar perfect for starting and finishing the evening, or being the evenings entertainment itself. The ground floor of this 19th Century converted warehouse is home to a bright and spacious restaurant and casual bar area, with large, arched windows opening onto Romeo and Juliet-style balconies. The decor is warm and inviting with dark chocolate and decadent gold hues and an ambience of pure enjoyment.
Chef Carl Dahren has put together a contemporary menu. Start with an entree of seared sea scallops, with an apple and celeriac remoulade, caper and sultana relish. Choose from the wide variety of mains. Finish with the orange and cardamon creme brulee, poppyseed biscotti The extensive wine list is filled with Australian varieties and offers plenty by the glass, but be sure to check out Charlie's cocktail selection too.
Veda Wickens, June 2007
