Hello. Who are we speaking with and could you tell us a little bit about Greenwood Loft?
Brendan Frankcombe, owner. Greenwood Loft is a hip New York style loft bar featuring occasional live music and DJs nightly playing funk, soul and disco. Greenwood Loft is the only bar in Fitzroy where you can dance late into the night/early morning to such great sounds. At Greenwood Loft our aim is to provide an inclusive venue that caters to both locals and visitors alike who all share a passion for the music.
You’ve recently had the venue renovated in order to easily connect with patrons. Paint us a picture of the revamped Greenwood Loft.
Greenwood Loft has the relaxed feel of a New York style loft bar. The venue wraps around a bespoke bar area allowing our super professional team to connect easily with our patrons creating a friendly vibe – a boutique venue with ambient lighting and super cosy booths.
You’ve explained that your hearts are “firmly rooted in the Motown, funk and soul scene”. In what way does the atmosphere of Fitzroy complement these iconic genres?
Fitzroy is a very diverse area and has venues catering to all music types. Funk, soul and disco are timeless and are loved by all ages. When speaking with locals before we opened, they were all very excited to have a venue in their area that is dedicated to funk, soul and disco. We’re not afraid to mix it up either though, with regular and varied DJ nights, special events and the venue/spaces for hire.
Greenwood Loft plays host to some of Melbourne’s most talented DJs, spinning both modern and classic tracks. Who can music enthusiasts look forward to seeing in the near future?
At the moment we are concentrating on local DJs and currently working with promoters to introduce some international DJs into the mix.
You offer some pretty excellent drink deals for those keen on a night out on the town on a smaller budget. What poison should we order?
On Thursday nights we have a postcode night offering drink special to those living in Fitzroy and Collingwood. We want to give something back to our neighbours and make them feel special. Check out our Facebook page every week for what’s on offer. We’ve hand selected the drinks menu and are motivated by a desire to create simple but delicious drinks that tickle in all the right places.
The venue at the corner of Smith St and Gertrude St has changed hands and undergone change after change over the years. How has this classic venue transformed with Melbourne’s nightlife and music scene?
The venue has undergone changes over the years. We have taken the venue from a nightclub feel to a warm and cosy loft bar with a generous dance floor to show off your moves.
BY KATE EARDLEY
