LOUNGE
Located next door to the Dining room.
Navi Lounge is the perfect setting for locals to drop in and take a seat at the bar or on our banquette to enjoy uniquely crafted cocktails from 5:30pm and bar snacks from 6pm.
A limited number of seats can be reserved for those who like to plan ahead. However, if it’s booked out online, there will still be plenty of availability to drop in. Please note the restaurant tasting menu will not be available in the lounge area.
Exclusive to the lounge is a unique cocktail flight and matching snacks, which is available from 6pm, Wednesday - Saturday.
It’s also a space to relax with a cocktail before dining next door or to finish the Navi experience with a nightcap.
VIEW COCKTAIL AND WINE LIST
Rothwell Distillery at Navi Lounge – Wednesday 15 May
We’re thrilled to welcome the team from Rothwell Distillery to Navi Lounge for an intimate evening of spirits, cocktails, and snacks prepared by the Navi kitchen.
Based in Little River, Rothwell is a boutique distillery crafting expressive small-batch gins and their signature Yuzucello – a bright, aromatic take on the classic Italian liqueur, made with Australian-grown yuzu. On the night, guests will be guided through a tasting of four Rothwell gins and their refreshing Yuzucello, followed by three cocktails that showcase the versatility of their spirits.
Each cocktail will be paired with snacks created by the Navi kitchen, designed to complement the unique flavour profile of each serving.
This is a one-night-only event with just 10 seats available.
Tickets are $95pp, including all tastings, cocktails, and snacks.
6pm–8:30pm | Wednesday 15 May | Navi Lounge
a casual and COSY space to enjoy a cocktail WITH ELEVATED SNACKS.
The new lounge area provides a more extensive beverage selection for both the lounge and restaurant. Chef Julian Hills and his kitchen work closely with our talented bar team to ensure a complimentary menu and beverage offering. The lounge is a relaxed space for locals to drop in for a cocktail and experience a taste of Navi without the fine dining degustation.
The lounge continues to reflect Navi's original meaning, local. Regional produce, neighbourhood fruits, and native ingredients are featured in the house-designed cocktails, ferments, and brews - as well as in the elevated bar snacks.
Depending on the season, you might get salt-and-vinegar fish skins or ducklava with tamarillo. However, our signature savoury black-garlic macarons and house-made sourdough make appearances throughout the year.
lounge menu
salt & vinegar fish skins – 7
black garlic macaron, salmon roe 2pc – 11
pickled artichoke, broccoli, caraway tart 2pc – 9
‘william’ sourdough, cultured butter 2pc – 11.5
gurnard, chicken fat, sheep sorrel,
finger lime, caraway – 15
smoked stracciatella, blackened fingerlime sumac salsa macha,
daniel’s run tomatoes, sourdough focaccia – 16
lamb’s tongue skewer, pickled chili, cashew,
smoked carrot, annatto – 16
toast, pickled mussels,
tuna nduja, green strawberries 2pc – 16
lion’s mane schnitzel, pickles & ferments – 20
slow-cooked pork shoulder, apple, black curry,
dill pickle – 22
add sourdough focaccia – 8
ducklava, salted plum ketchup 1pc – 13
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toasted coconut ice cream, white asparagus butterscotch, =
caramelised white chocolate – 12
profiteroles, apple butterscotch,
white chocolate cream 2pc – 12
whipped main ridge goat chevre, fresh fig,
pecan & olive fruit cake – 20
west welcome wagon cocktails
"West Welcome Wagon is a predominantly volunteer-run not-for-profit dedicated to supporting people seeking asylum and refugees establish a comfortable home Melbourne's West, while reducing waste by diverting good quality items from landfill." $1 from each cocktail marked with the West Welcome Wagon logo will be donated to support the work of West Welcome Wagon.
Shepherd’s Martini 26
Mt. Rothwell Distillery shepherd's gin, Hartshorn sheep whey vodka, fino sherry, sage, dill
Rhubi & Rose 25
Archie Rose Emerald finger lime gin, watermelon liqueur, rhubarb
Fig & Chocolate Negroni 26
Hurdle Creek grain jenever, dark cacao, figs, Cappelletti aperitivo, sweet vermouth blend
Featured pours
Beechworth Bitters ‘The Daisy Age’ amaro 20
Navi cherry & rose vermouth 15
La Sirène ‘Imperial framboise stout’ (375ml) 8% 24
The Balvenie whisky
Established in 1892 by William Grant, The Balvenie Distillery is one of the great success stories of Scotch whisky. Today the distillery is owned by the fifth generation of William Grant’s family, making William Grant & Sons one of the longest single-family ownerships in the world. The Balvenie is recognised for its innovation and pioneering techniques. Industry stalwart David C. Stewart MBE, the world’s longest-serving malt master, is credited for introducing the now widely used practise of cask finishing.
WHISKY FLIGHTS
3 examples – 45
12yo Doublewood, 14yo Caribbean Cask, 16yo French Cask
5 examples – 75
12yo Doublewood, 14yo Caribbean Cask, 16yo French Cask,
21yo Portwood
COCKTAILS
(In love with) Speyside 28
The Balvenie 12yo Doublewood whisky, kumquat, orange,
toasted wood, caramel malt tea, milk clarified
Whisky highball 24
The Balvenie 12yo Doublewood whisky, green apple,
passionfruit, soda
LOUNGE HOURS
Wednesday – Friday
5:30pm – 11:30pm
Saturday
2pm - 11:30pm