The tiny Sydney suburb of Chippendale has been quietly thriving for a while, with new galleries, restaurants, bars, and cafes opening almost every week. But the area’s buzzing cultural scene has now been given one hell of a boost by the opening of the Lord Gladstone.
Sitting right in the heart of Chippendale, this unassuming venue has hosted some wild and much gossiped-about mid-renovation parties over the past six-or-so weeks, including after-parties for the likes of Sticky Fingers, Horrorshow, and the One Day crew, who all made the Lord Gladstone their party spot.
Created by the masterminds behind The Vic Enmore, Toxteth, and more, the Lord Gladstone is a pub with soul created by people who know the true meaning of the word. The owners are hoping to create a community of like-minded creatives to bring you “art, food, drinks, live music, DJs, and good times”.
They’ve already had a head start. Besides the aforementioned after-parties, fans of Little Bastard recently enjoyed a beer garden performance from the boys, foodies enjoyed a smoked meat fiesta at LP’s Quality Meats, and the Goodspace gallery has already had its debut exhibition.
The exhibition went down last week on Level 1, featuring work by Chris Yee, James Jirat Patradoon, Georgia Hill, Beastman, and Numskull, among others. The gallery, curated by Chris Loutfy of Press Books, will be hosting monthly exhibitions.
Once you’ve enjoyed some art and culture, checked out some great music, and had a drink or two, the Lord’s kitchen is open for lunch and dinner every day. The venue is lock-out free and open til’ 3am Thursday-Saturday.
The renovations are complete, the vibes are good, and it looks like Chippendale’s latest cultural hub is here to stay. The Lord Gladstone is located at 115 Regent Street Chippendale. Check out their official website and Facebook page for more info.
