So the Eras tour has (kinda) been confirmed to come to Australia, and we could not be more excited. So, with this in mind, HCS have created a list of the equivalent Melbourne bars & Prahran restaurants to represent each of Taylor’s Albums. And no this wasn’t just an excuse for me to go back and re-listen to 12hrs of Taylor Swift at work (okay maybe it is, but please don’t tell my boss).Okay, so yes this one technically isn’t in Melbourne, but trust me it’s worth the drive.
Merricks General Store is the perfect taste of the country, without having to drive for hours.
Taylor’s debut album (titled Taylor Swift) was released when she was still rocking pin curls and cowgirl boots. She was just a country girl with a guitar and an incredible voice. So obviously Merricks General Store is the epitome of this time in Taylor’s life.
Merricks General Store is just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne CBD and is home to some of some of the most comforting food that Victoria’s got to offer. Indulge in some of their house-made produce and soak up the beautiful rustic scenery.
Pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and who knows? Maybe you’ll even meet your own Tim McGraw.
Bad Frankie gives the same warm tea-stained glow and nostalgic energy as Fearless makes me feel. Fearless saw the switch up of Taylor’s sound from pop to country, in a move I like to call the ‘Hannah Montana Effect’.
Bad Frankie is the embodiment of an early 20th century bar. The venue was actually named after the infamous Governor of Van Diemen’s Land, John Franklin, who outlawed small pot stills in the early 19th Century. This ban led to an exorbitant amount of lost time in the distillery industry, hence why Frankie-boy is getting told-off in the venue’s name; Bad Frankie.
Bad Frankie not only has a vast range of Australian spirits, but also a mouthwatering, ever changing menu of jaffles, which will remind you exactly what it felt like to be Fifteen.
Who could forget the purple dress that Taylor rocked during her Speak Now tour. Well if it slipped your mind, Rock Sugar will remind you. This restaurant is bathed in purple light that is sure to stir memories of Taylor singing Dear John to thousands.
Rock Sugar brings authentic Thai flavours with modern cocktails. Their Fairy Floss Martini (#FluffedNotStirred) looks nothing short of enchanted. The venue blends the hustle and bustle of Bangkok with the beauty of Phi Phi Island and the youthful energy found at a Full Moon Party, to create the ultimate night out.
Although there’s no Tom Yum Goong, or Pad Thai on the menu, you won’t be missing out! Rock Sugar has designed a menu that will leave you delightfully surprised through their modern use of Thai flavours.
And what better place to go and celebrate Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) this July!
Okay, so yes Taylor had dawned a red lip before, but her album Red is what cemented it as an iconic Taylor Swift staple. Trust me when I say you will be sporting a trademarked TS red lip when you leave Basco.
Basco knows all too well that they are one of the most loved Mexican restaurants in Brunswick. Although they are far from what you could describe as ‘Traditional Mexican Food’, they bring the fun energy that could only be found at a fiesta.
As you walk through the doors, you will be greeted by the scrumptious smell of fresh Asian flavours paired with Mexican spices (A match I didn’t know I needed until I tried it).
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