District Bar
Architecture Hospitality Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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1. Entrance One of two entrances to District Bar from The District precinct 7337 px 4897 px 18 MB A3 print |
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2. Lower Level An industrial and rustic patina inspired by the mechanical ductwork and the existing internal courtyard walls of the state heritage listed building. Various local artists have been engaged to make their mark on the walls, with the vision to continue to add to the artwork until every inch is full 7337 px 4897 px 22 MB A3 print |
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3. Main Bar Main Bar serving Pirate Life's large beer collection on tape, on the lower level of the venue 7337 px 4897 px 17 MB A3 print |
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4. Microbrewery Pirate Life Beer fully functioning microbrewery - An Australian first within a Casino 7337 px 4897 px 18 MB A3 print |
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5. Downstairs Bar The microbrewery is visible from the bar area, with Pirate Life Beer promotion wear available to purchase from a vending machine and merch wall 7360 px 4912 px 21 MB A3 print |
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6. Two Level Experience The mezzanine level provides birds-eye views of the below stage and big screen for sporting and live performances. A VIP viewing deck sits front and centre with the best views in the house 4912 px 7360 px 20 MB A3 print |
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7. Mezzanine Bar The mezzanine level features a second bar area, servicing the upstairs patrons and VIP's. The microbrewery facility is also visible from the mezzanine level 7360 px 4912 px 20 MB A3 print |
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8. Two Level Experience A view from the mezzanine level down to the open bar area between the stage and main bar 7360 px 4912 px 21 MB A3 print |
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9. Microbrewery The Pirate Life Beer Microbrewery is the first of its kind in Australia within a Casino. Exclusive beers are brewed at the facility including the District IIPA and District Draught 7334 px 4895 px 13 MB A3 print |
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10. Entrance 7337 px 4897 px 18 MB A3 print |
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11. Mezzanine Level 7338 px 4897 px 24 MB A3 print |
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12. Merchandise wall and microbrewery 7336 px 4896 px 16 MB A3 print |
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13. Main bar 4894 px 7333 px 27 MB A3 print |
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14. Entry 4895 px 7334 px 18 MB A3 print |
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15. Stairs 4898 px 7339 px 20 MB A3 print |
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16. Mainbar 7360 px 4912 px 27 MB A3 print |
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17. Mezzanine Bar 4912 px 7360 px 22 MB A3 print |
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18. Mural By local artist Vans the Omega 4895 px 7334 px 20 MB A3 print |
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19. Mezzanine level 4896 px 7336 px 21 MB A3 print |
Description
Adelaide's first 'brew pub'. A two-level outdoor bar and live music venue, with Australia’s first fully functioning microbrewery within a Casino, delivered as part of SkyCity Adelaide’s $330 million transformation.
Located within an internal courtyard on Level 1 of the Casino, the District Bar focuses around an industrial and rustic patina, inspired by and celebrating the surrounding mechanical ductwork and existing fabric of the state heritage listed building.
A modular steel structure was fabricated offsite to create a new mezzanine level and roof, using a 250-tonne crane to lift each modular unit, including steel columns, floor and roof modules, as well as a brew house kit, keg room components and over-sized fit out items into the space.
The microbrewery, operated by Pirate Life Brewing is visible across both floors, with surrounding internal spaces also providing views into the feature keg room – extending the theatre of the beer making process beyond the walls of the brew house. Three, five hundred litre fermenters hold the beer until it’s primed and ready to pour, while the mezzanine level houses utilities such as an electric boiler, refrigeration unit and Reverse Osmosis plant. Pirate Life produce a large range of beer styles, all available on tap at the bar, with tailor-made beers for The District brewed on site.
A main bar is located on the lower level, with a second bar area on the mezzanine.
The refurbishment also includes increased live music infrastructure, with the venue a proud supporter of the local music industry. The mezzanine level provides birds-eye views of the below stage and big screen for sporting and live performances, with a VIP viewing deck sitting front and centre for the best views in the house.
A Pirate Life merchandise wall features on the venue’s lower level, with the addition of a branded vending machine for purchase of their promotional wear.
Various local artists have been engaged to make their mark on the courtyard walls, with the vision to continue to add to the artwork over time until every inch of the four walls are full.
Working closely with the Client, their Marketing Agency and Pirate Life, the architectural response aligns with the Casino’s new brand image and the breweries existing brand, delivering a considered and holistic vision that has attracted new and lost customers while enhancing the overall venue experience.
The District Bar is part of the wider District precinct, transforming the mixed styles of the former Oasis Outdoor Bar, Grandstand Sports Bar, Paddy Macs Dining and surrounding spaces into a unified entertainment destination.
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Details
| Project size | 900 m2 |
| Completion date | 2020 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
| Jaana Bithell | Lead Interior Designer | |
| Andrew Steele | Project Director | |
| Mandy Goehr | Interior Design Director | |
| Ida Khou | Interior Designer | |
| Michael Diakomichalis | Project Architect | |
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Studio Nine Architects | Architect / Interior Designer |