As soon as the sun comes out, we're headed straight to Republica, where the good times keep on rolling.
Feel the sun on your skin. Smell the salt of the sea. Hear the endless groove pulsating through the beer garden. That’s summer at Republica, baby.
Located on the St Kilda waterfront, Republica is everything you’re looking for and more, open seven days a week for reservations or drop-ins. With a dog-friendly courtyard, live music all day long and a menu stacked with European-inspired crowd-friendly hits running from breakfast ’til dinner, it’s truly got it all. Plus, the views of the sea don’t hurt either.
So what else is there to know? We’ll tell you.
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Live music
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- Daily
- Acoustic sets, live bands and DJs
- More info here
The courtyard stage plays host to a broad range of performers every night of the week. From chilled-out singer-songwriter sets perfect for enjoying during lunch to banging beats deserving of a boogie, Republica has a little something for everyone. On weekdays, acoustic sets bless our ears with mellow guitar strums and stunning vocals. Then, the energy amps up on the weekends with DJs on during brunch and in the evenings.
This month, the stage sees the likes of the funky soul and RnB outfit Solitude Tribe, the vibrant duo MADZ GOT RICH, local vocalist AMINA, contemporary folk artist Benjamin Smith and DJs BLACK BUTTA, SNDRÖ, DJ Patryk and Jessica Brooks, as well as plenty of others.
Breakfast
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- Saturdays and Sundays
- 8:30-11:30am
- More info here
There’s nothing like starting your day with a good feed by the sea. Republica’s family (and pup!) friendly cafe is the perfect place for brekkie, with delectable dishes including blue swimmer crab scrambled eggs, banoffee French toast and all the classics. They’ve also got mimosas, bloody marys, margaritas and more for a little hair of the dog.
Weekly Lunch Specials
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- Monday to Friday
- 12-3pm
- Menu here
Treat yourself to a two-course lunch for only $45 all week long from the Republica kitchen. Choose between appies like homemade sourdough focaccia, salmon tartare, tomato arancini and lamb skewers, then enjoy risotto, gnocchi, fish and chips or a porterhouse steak au poivre for your main. A sweet deal in a prime location – you really can’t beat that.
Spritz O’Clock
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- Monday to Friday
- 5-6pm
There’s nothing like a spritz to cool you off as the summer heat beats down. On weekdays, Republica is making it all too tempting to go down and have a few (or even a jug!). They’re slinging $12 Aperol spritzes and $30 pitchers, so bring your mates and get ready to indulge.
Events
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- Courtyard Verandah, Dining Room, Wine Room or Lounge
- More info here
Looking to host an event or party? Republica’s the place. With multiple different spaces for dining and drinks, let Republica be the backdrop for unforgettable memories. The venue has private and semi-private areas for events from 15 to 200, catering to everything from milestone birthdays to wedding parties.
Republica Beach Volleyball
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- Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- From 6pm
- More info here
Get down in the sand and show off your skills with beach volleyball sessions as the sun sets. These social, mixed gender, four-on-four games are perfect for players of every skill level. Each team plays a minimum of three 20-minute matches per session – often times more. It’s the ultimate way to make friends and get your sweat on.
For everything happening at Republica this summer, head here.
This article was made in partnership with Republica.
