The first thing you’ll notice about The Slum is the imaginative interior design. From the minute details, like gold foil flecking throughout the marble bar, to geometric zig-zags on the ceiling and ‘60s floral wallpaper – this place oozes lighthearted cool, which harks back to a time of promiscuous fun. It’s the perfect place to relax over a Sunday session or to drop in for lunch, dinner or a cheeky drink. Upstairs there’s a large open function space with a glass roof that lets the afternoon sun stream in. Everything on the menu is affordable, but The Slum don’t skimp on quality. The kitchen focuses on Australian favourites, with a modern twist. Sharing plates include baked potato skins covered with cheese, spicy buffalo wings and the delicious slow roasted pork belly with crispy crackling. For mains, the chicken parma is always a solid choice, and it’d be hard to beat the $10 grass-fed steak. For the adventurous there’s tender fried vegemite salt calamari and a vegan friendly zucchini & macadamia burger plated with brie and shoestring fries. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy a tasty trip down memory lane with the tim tam and mint slice cheesecake. Seasonal craft beers are on tap alongside a comprehensive list of wines, spirits and inventive cocktails that stick with the vintage Australian theme.
Food In Focus: The Shaw Davey Slum
