The Star Brisbane welcomes a bubbly newcomer “Pompette” to The Terrace
With champagne on your mind and a pep in your step, prepare to say ‘Enchanté’ to ‘Pompette Champagne Bar & Restaurant’, set to be uncorked on The Terrace at The Star Brisbane on December 11 2024.
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Positioned directly at the foot of the Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge, Pompette is a flagship tenancy that celebrates all that is authentically French – think champagne, caviar and a whole lot of classic Parisian charm. Pompette is the first venue of its kind by Brisbane’s Tassis Group, which also unveiled Dark Shepherd in the same precinct just last week.
Tassis Group’s Michael Tassis, says “I’ve always been captivated by French cuisine – the artistry, the technique, and the craft behind it. Yet for many Australians, it can sometimes feel a little intimidating. With Pompette, the vision is to honour the authenticity and quality of French cuisine, while ensuring it’s approachable, shareable and inviting to everyone at the table”.
In both design and location, Pompette is a destination dining venue. Boasting panoramic views of South Bank Parklands, the Channel 7 Wheel and Brisbane River, the 140-seater restaurant endows a seamless indoor-outdoor flow with plenty of space to relax and unwind over a post-work refreshment, or for a leisurely catch-up with friends or special occasion.
Collectively ideated by Allo Creative and Clui Design, Pompette’s aesthetic falls nothing short of très chic and flaunts plenty of personality, charm and flirtiness. Its interiors burst into life with pops of blush pink, brushed brass and navy blues, spanning across three key dining spaces – a leafy outdoor terrace and an impressive 16-metre long marble bar perfectly primed for champagne and oysters. The venue also features three private dining rooms, including one with private entry, making it perfect for VIP events, corporate or intimate gatherings, and celebrations that deserve a luxe addition.
The French charm continues behind the pass, with Head Chef Jean Luc Morcellet plating up a menu that draws inspiration from traditional haute cuisine, but reimagines it for modern tastes and a more convivial setting. Of course, diners can expect to find classics including Escargot, Steak Au Poivre, and Crème Brûlée, but other notable dishes include the Canard a l’orange (orange duck), Baguette with blue cheese butter, Toothfish Bouillabaisse and Bouef en Croûte – all of which come highly recommended from Mr Tassis himself.
In signature Tassis style, seafood also features heavily and Pompette is home to the Group’s first dedicated oyster bar, where an Ècailler (preparer of seafood) will shuck them fresh to order as a guarantee of unparalleled freshness. Further adding to the glamour, premium caviar also has a moment on the menu, with three types available plus a ‘French Kiss’ which includes a bump served with frozen Ariana vodka.
Naturally, as a champagne restaurant and bar, Pompette’s beverage menu is also an impressive talking point for the venye. Featuring over 40 types of French champagne, plus over 150 bottles of wine varietals sourced directly from French wine regions including Champagne, Burgundy, Rhône Valley and Bordeaux – and that’s just the beginning. Guests can also expect to find a hefty selection of signature cocktails, spritzes, beers, ciders and seltzers, plus plenty of non-alcoholic options too, ensuring options for everyone at any time of the day.
Pompette will be open 7 days for all day dining, from 11am until late. Reservations are now open. Learn more – www.pompette.com.au
POMPETTE
Pompette is owned by hospitality powerhouse and second generation restaurateur, Michael Tassis. Creators of moments that become memories, Tassis Group brands delight the senses in 360 degrees. Uniquely innovative, consideration goes into every ingredient of the customer experience.
BRANDING Allo Creative
INTERIORS Clui Design
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Ella Moore (Allo Creative) — ella@allocreative.com.au
The Star Brisbane (Resort)
Positioned at the heart of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, The Star Brisbane will deliver four future world-class hotels, a myriad of new restaurants, bars and entertainment experiences, luxury retail, and a thrilling new era in events to Brisbane’s CBD. Not to mention The Star Brisbane’s striking showpiece Sky Deck, a 250m rooftop runway of restaurants and bars floating 100m above the Brisbane River and the resort’s Leisure Deck, a 12,000sqm open-air oasis which delivers two football fields of public space. From a selection of Brisbane’s grandest hotels to delectable dining, spectacular sky-high views and unique experiences for locals and tourists alike, The Star Brisbane promises to celebrate the best of our river city.
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane (Precinct)
The $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is one of the most significant tourism projects in Australia’s recent history. It blends extraordinary contemporary architecture with thoughtfully restored heritage buildings and beautifully landscaped riverside parklands across more than 12 hectares on Brisbane’s river edge. Commencing its multi-phased opening from 29 August 2024, Queen’s Wharf connects two of Brisbane’s largest cultural and lifestyle precincts via the Neville Bonner Bridge. When complete, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will deliver an estimated 1,000 premium hotel rooms across four luxury hotels, more than 50 new food and beverage experiences, world-class entertainment, luxury retail, stunning public artworks, the restoration of nine heritage buildings, 1,500 residential apartments and 12 football fields of public space in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD.