Hi guys! I was so thrilled to attend the Launch Party of the revamped Lakes Bar on Saturday night! It's located within the Lakes Hotel at West Lakes, right on the lakefront. The views across the water are stunning, and as the sun set, this was the place to be!
Hartway pumped out the tunes at just the right volume; no shouting to be heard or straining to hear conversations required. The live music really set the tone for an amazing evening filled with eats, drinks and beats!
I met the lovely ladies from Mercy Me Marketing who were so friendly and welcoming! I also met a few new folks and relished the opportunity to chat and get to know them.
Let's talk drinks! We were treated to an impressive array of alcoholic drinks on the night. There were beers, wines and gin cocktail/mixers (made from SA produced gins) to choose from. My recommendation if you're visiting Lakes Bar is to try their gin cocktails, you won't be disappointed! You can choose to mix and match from a list of garnishes or go with their recommended garnish combinations, it's up to you! Even though the bar area was quite full, I was always served quickly and with a friendly smile from the bar staff. You can't ask for more than that.
Still talking gin (lol, no I'm not obsessed), the drinks menu boasted the following options:
~ Ambra Lime Blush
~ 78 Degree, Peppercorn & Lemon
~ KI Wild Gin, Green Apple & Thyme
My absolute favourite was the Ambra Lime Blush gin cocktail, which citrus lovers will enjoy! It was pink, pretty, fruity and delicious, and I'll just say I had a few. If this is sounding a bit girly, don't worry. Lakes Bar has sport lovers covered with a giant 195 inch HD super screen, so you don't have to miss a minute of the footy action.
From the mini beetroot tarts, to delicious dumplings, tiny squares of juicy pork belly with crunchy crackling and cherry tomato & bocconcini skewers, the finger food was outstanding as well.
I had a wonderful night and will definitely be returning for another Ambra Lime Blush!
Lakes Bar and Hotel is at 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes. You can follow their gin masterpieces on Instagram here
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When was the last time you had a great night out?
Oh wow! This looks like such a great place! I am a gin lover haha so I need that Amber Lime Blush drink, it sounds so delicious!!
ReplyDeleteLaura || www.thelifeoflaura.com.au xx
It was my favourite, Laura! You'd love it! xx
DeleteOMG, I'd be in food and cocktail heaven!
ReplyDeleteYes! Hubby are I sure were on the night! :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm craving a gin cocktail now! That Amber Lime Blush drink looks so refreshing!
Yes, it was very refreshing, Ingrid! And pretty to look at ;)
DeleteThe food and cocktails look sooo yummy!
ReplyDeleteRochelle || www.simplesocialsister.com
Yes, I was seriously impressed!
DeleteI got hungry just reading this. I'll need to add it to my list of places to check out!
ReplyDeleteIt's well worth a visit, Steph!
DeleteLooks fabulous! I haven't been to the Lakes for many years so keen to check out the new look.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad used to live there, so it was fun to revisit :)
DeleteWhat an awesome party! I would be up for trying a few gin cocktails. And my fiance loves gin, so that'd be a thumbs up from him.
ReplyDeleteGin lovers, cool! I hadn't really had a gin cocktail before this, so it was a great learning experience :)
DeleteHey!! The whole spread of food looks so lovely and delicious!! Looks like tou had a great time!!!
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Deepika
Muggle Fashion
Yes it was a fabulous time, thanks Deepika! xx
DeleteTotally jelly! All that food and drink looks like my kind of fun.
ReplyDeleteYou would have loved it if food and drinks are your jam :)
Deletethose drinks and mini bites look amazing! hope you had a great time!
ReplyDeletePam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
I had an awesome time, thanks Pam! x
DeleteLooks fantastic. Can you believe I have never tried gin? What am I like. Anyway, glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThat's OK, I hadn't had much gin either. Yes, I had fun. Thank you!
DeleteThe drinks and food look delightful - what a lovely evening!
ReplyDeleteEbony x
www.theblackandwhiteguide.com
Yes it certainly was, Ebony! x
DeleteLooks like you had a great time! the service looked great too! :)
ReplyDeleteThe service was friendly and efficient, cannot complain!
DeleteOoh those drinks looks divine! I'm a big gin fan so it'd be right up me street haha!
ReplyDeleteTasha // shiwashiful.
You would have loved the gin mixed drinks Tasha! :)
DeleteI love a refreshing cocktail. makes me smile every time. The food looks amaZing too.
ReplyDeleteThe food and cocktails were ah-mazing indeed!
DeleteThose cocktails look amazeballs!
ReplyDeleteThey certainly were, Amy!
DeleteLooks very stylish and who doesn't enjoy a cocktail?
ReplyDeleteI think most people would love a cocktail!
DeleteLooks fantastic. Glad you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteThank you Natalie!
DeleteI love a good gin and the food looks fabulous too! That pork belly has me drooling!
ReplyDeleteThe pork belly was yummy and so cute and tiny lol!
DeleteGlad it was such fun.....it looked like it was also delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up for #lifethisweek 17/52. Next week's optional prompt is Taking Stock 18/52. Denyse
Yes, so delicious and fun. Loved every minute of it!
DeleteThank you for linking up to I Blog On Tuesdays! Denyse #teamIBOT
ReplyDeleteThanks for the linky Denyse!
DeleteIt sounds like you had a great time! The Ambra Lime Blush drink looked so yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt was my Drink Of The Night :D
DeleteUgh, so jealous, the food looks so amazing - love a good nibble! I love your ending though - you're going back just for the cocktail haha, literally me! x I'm so glad you had a good time, that's if you can even remember the event after all the alcoholic drinks they "boasted" haha! x
ReplyDeleteMarina Rosie x
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That looks like such a fun night! I love the drinks, even though I'm nto a drinker they look very pretty, and the food looks delicious too! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a lovely week so far and you have a fun weekend ahead of you :)
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