Vinyl DJs, impeccable cocktails and Euro-inspired small plates.
Live music: is a new addition to the Ophelia menu, coming in the form of vinyl DJs. Formerly a daytime joint, the venue has recently decided to open its doors after dark, showing a brand new side of this beloved spot.
Famous for: its infinitely Instagrammable, Euro-inspired small plates, just as delicious as they are photogenic. Think toasts, tarts, tartates and more.
Infamous for: getting us day drunk, nearly every time. Thank God they’re venturing into the night realm, or else we’d be lured back in for another afternoon of polishing off natty reds in the stark glare of daylight.
Since opening its doors last year, Ophelia has been welcomed onto the High Street scene with open hearts and open mouths. Charmingly decorated, with a thoughtfully curated seasonal menu spanning from coffee to cocktails, it’s quickly become a Westgarth go-to for aperitivo hours, long lunches, casual catch-ups and hangover cures.
Recently, the venue’s made a few key changes. First, it’s extended its hours, dishing up dinner and running late into the night. Next, it’s offered up the decks to local talent, with DJs spinning vinyl from the venue’s impressive collection and cranking up the party energy. Finally, it’s doing $20 pastas on Tuesday nights, and boy, do they look like the best comfort food we’ve seen in a minute: cheesy, tomatoey, al dente perfection.
With the sun setting before 6pm and a chill settling into our bones, this new era of Ophelia has arrived at just the right time. The venue’s comfy, tucked-away booths and heaters blaring on the patio make for the perfect place to escape the cold. Bring good company, settle in and make sure you grab an Iris Bakery pastry for dessert. Pure delight.
