Top Table
Stake out the round copper table in the bar and sink a few bottles of champagne into its centre.
Dress Code
Pay tribute to local designers: Life with Bird and Gorman for the ladies; Incu or Claude Maus for the chaps.
Hotel restaurant
Unpretentious but utterly delicious dishes that showcase seasonal local produce and traditional techniques (plus some modern tricks, too) are whipped up by head chef Andrea Papapostolou, who previously charmed Melburnian diners at the popular Italian restaurant, Cicciolina. At Coppersmith, he has devised one of those playful menus that tempt you with every choice. We’re talking John Dee gold scotch fillet, braised pork cheek with caramlised cauliflower puree and pickled florets, and barramundi with saffron gallette, scallops, radish and a baby cucumber salad. Don’t dismiss the braised lamb shoulder to share either, but do remember to save room for the Valrhona dark chocolate and mint truffl – it's rather splendid.
Hotel bar
It’s not hard to see you’re in a liquor-loving establishment: just look at the decorative displays of glittering bottles of Belvedere, Chandon and Veuve Clicquot that line the walls and the boozy reads – Barfly, Winestate and so on. There are 18 craft beer taps showcasing brews from Victoria and beyond; wine-lovers can work through the mainly Australian labels (with notable European inclusions). There's always a white and red wine on tap, too – a Saint Hallett's shiraz or zesty New Zealand sauvignon blanc, perhaps – or ask drinks manager Ben Easton about the wine of the month. Brits are well catered for, thanks to top-notch cider and exemplary G&Ts. On a hot day or balmy night, take your drink to the rooftop deck, with its living wall and pretty fairy lights.
Last orders
Drink until around midnight (unless there’s a lock-in while you’re here); eat until 9pm in the restaurant.
Room service
Don’t want to leave your room? You don’t have to – meals and snacks can be brought to you. You can also tailor your minibar to three options: ‘green, leafy and well-behaved’, ‘salty, tangy and well-brewed’ or ‘classic, staple and well-made’.