Newcomer Young Hearts is on a mission to bring together the food, drink, music and art synonymous with Melbourne’s culture.
It’s the vision of restaurateur Nic Coulter (Neptune Food & Wine), who jumped at the chance to revive the recently closed Galah Boozery and create an offering he felt was missing from the Windsor neighbourhood.
“The closure of Galah left a hole in High Street, which we all felt,” says Coulter. “I saw an opportunity to re-inject some new energy into the street… A destination for anybody, any time.”
The spotlight on music and art comes to life through a vinyl DJ console, manoeuvrable circular stage-in-the-round and rotating exhibitions. Ever-evolving, Young Hearts welcomes you in for a drink, groove, chat and play, over plates of what it describes as "food designed for easy listening."
'Live Thursdays' will see some of Melbourne's most prolific jazz and soul artists play at Young Hearts. Occurring every second Thursday, you can expect a diverse cross-section of local talent on stage and on the turntables.
Bi-annual kitchen residencies hosted by household names and rising culinary stars keep the menu fresh and exciting, while natural and local wines are the focus of the drinks list. It's a treasure chest for those hunting for more interesting drops. A curated selection of cocktails, high-quality spirits and beers are also available.
The space caters for walk-ins, group bookings and private events and functions, including entire venue takeovers.