Tropic cool

Henry Summer has a reputation to uphold.

As the newest venture from Lavish Habits, Perth’s highly successful hospitality group, the bar had to meet expectations upon opening and then sustain this momentum into everyday trading. With great reviews and packed seats in the first year of operating it’s clear Henry is maintaining his cool.

A crowd’s favourite

After opening in Northbridge in December 2017, the Perth venue has fast become a crowd favourite for a wide range of drinkers and diners. Friendly, inviting and full of character, ‘Henry’ delivers the warmth of summer all  year round.

The bar is the latest in the Lavish Habits ever- expanding stable, joining prohibition rum bar Sneaky Tony’s, modern-Asian restaurant Pleased to Meet You, Mexican cantina La Cholita, dive bar Joe’s Juice Joint, and honky- tonk country bar Alabama Song. Designed as an urban oasis, the interior abounds with lush tropical prints and a wilderness of indoor plants cascading from ceilings and sprouting from any available floor space.

Exotic getaway just down the street

The incredible cocktail list, bamboo-framed lounges and warm, relaxed tone makes guests instantly feel they’re on an exotic tropical holiday. It’s a sentiment enhanced by the maze-like floor plan reveals hidden dining spaces – from intimate, fern-hidden nooks, to see-and-be-seen tables in the open garden.

With a designated cocktail hour and an imaginative and contemporary menu, it’s easy to see why Henry Summer has fast become an ‘it’ destination for the people of Perth.

Something for evereyone

There’s something for everyone here. Margaret River wine is on tap, and the menu includes mouth-watering staples like jamon croquettes, beef carpaccio, raw spring zucchini salad and Tasmanian salmon with Vietnamese slaw. Besides delicious alcoholic treats a range of mocktails offer a refreshing alternative. There’s even a ‘healthy dog treat’ of kangaroo jerky, the dog-friendly venue catering to local canine lovers too.

Place to be seen

In a review in The West Australian, Rob Broadfield says, “It is a massive venue, a combination tropical resort, soigne cocktail bar, party space and place-to-be-seen. Once again, bar entrepreneur Clint Nolan has nailed the zeitgeist with his new Aberdeen Street venue.”

While other Lavish Habits venues stick to strong themes, Chef Joel Hodges describes the style of Henry Summer as open to individual interpretation. The interesting layout encourages people to come together in a relaxed way. While you might come for just a drink or two, you’ll soon be convinced to stay for a meal.

Relax and stay for a meal

While other Lavish Habits venues stick to strong themes, Chef Joel Hodges describes the style of Henry Summer as open to individual interpretation. The interesting layout encourages people to come together in a relaxed way. While you might come for just a drink or two, you’ll soon be convinced to stay for a meal.

In the kitchen

Lavish Habits’ owner, Clint Nolan, worked closely with Moffat and the team from Reward Hospitality to choose a range of equipment that would offer the durability, reliability and efficiency Henry Summer needed in the bar and kitchen areas.

To cater for this demand, Nolan purchased a Convotherm 10-tray combi oven – which offers powerful performance, ergonomic design and a smart easyDial control for ease of use.

 

He also selected a heavy-duty, bench- mounted Waldorf griddle plate and a Washtech AL dishwasher, which uses reverse osmosis technology to deliver the efficient and reliable clean the kitchen requires.