Blog Archive
Good vibes and great mango times!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th Nov 2024
When the mango future started becoming clearer earlier this year, and as we first posted about it back in August, it all seemed so far away. But at the blink ...
Banter, spicy, vocals
Posted by Jessica Vitaljic on 30th Oct 2024
Introducing Mikayla - our newest and cheekiest member behind the bar. Mikayla has recently started at Mango, but has quickly cemented herself as part of the furniture. Mikayla enjoys a bit ...
Order Your Mango Lounge Bar Merch!
Posted by Michelle Semkiw on 23rd Oct 2024
Mango lovers, this is your only opportunity to grab some Mango Lounge Bar merchandise before we close this chapter.Tee’s for $40 and Hoodies for $70, available for pre-order only. Sizes ...
Merch Drop!
Posted by Michelle Semkiw on 16th Oct 2024
Back in 2020, during the thick of the COVID lockdowns, we found ourselves in uncharted territory, much like everyone else. The world slowed, but we wanted to keep the Mango ...
Mango Lounge Bar 2001 - 2024
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 20th Aug 2024
After 23 years and many highs and lows, regrettably Mango Lounge Bar will be closing towards the end of this year. Despite every attempt, and our best efforts, we have ...
Architecture, vodka and Chapel St!
Posted by Jessica Vitaljic on 5th Jun 2024
Have you met our Ava yet? Ava is our newest pocket rocket behind the bar! After backpacking and working overseas for a while, Ava now lives locally but is studying ...
Wednesday Winter Warmers are Back in 2024
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 2nd Jun 2024
We’re 12 months from our last winter warmers blog, but it feels like Groundhog Day. Winter has set in very quickly; inflation remains persistently hot, and rate cuts by the ...
Spicy Margs, Horticulture and much more…
Posted by Jessica Vitaljic on 5th Feb 2024
Meet Holly! Holly is one of our new resident bartenders all the way from Adelaide. Studying horticulture, Holly has a green thumb for not just plants but environment sustainability also. ...
Our 2023 Christmas catch up...
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 9th Jan 2024
Those in hospitality know that December is just busy so it stands to reason that January is a good time to get together for a Christmas/end of year catch up. ...
Bring on 2024!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 1st Jan 2024
As things began to stabilise and 2023 took off to a great start, ongoing interest rate rises and cost of living pressures caused a slowing of the economy which has ...
Shaking cocktails or shaking cocktails?
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 21st Nov 2023
As the Reserve Bank increases rates for the 13th consecutive time since May 2022 business consumers alike become wearier of costs and spending. And in a world of mass-produced products ...
Wednesday Winter Warmers
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 7th Jun 2023
With winter in Melbourne settling in pretty quickly, and the Reserve Bank announcing yet another interest rate rise, it stands to reason that we're all looking for both a better ...
Our team in 2023
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 8th Mar 2023
The near 22 years of mango have presented many challenges but perhaps the staffing shortages of 2022 stand out the most. Many industries and businesses were impacted but in a ...
Weekday happy hour is still on!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 1st Mar 2023
After six consecutive months of interest rate rises and an inflation rate of 7.8% in Australia it's difficult to say when things will start to change! And with cost of ...
Animals, Archery & Shaking Cocktails!
Posted by Michelle Semkiw on 17th Jan 2023
From the country to Hall street Moonee Ponds, if you’re a regular at mango you may have already seen these faces behind the bar but lets get to know them. ...
2022 Over & Out!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 21st Dec 2022
We got through 2020 and 2021 but, as we thought the coast was clear, 2022 brought on some of the biggest challenges of all! The war in Ukraine, pressure on ...
Fashion, Art, Sweets
Posted by Michelle Semkiw on 28th Sep 2022
Introducing our Freya, the newest addition to our team! Freya grew up on the beach in Point Lonsdale with her dog scruffy then moved to Melbourne at the beginning of ...
Sweet, Stormy, Tequila
Posted by Michelle Semkiw on 5th Jul 2022
Have you met our Jess? She’s the newest member of the mango family! Here’s a little introduction.... Jess is a Geelong girl who moved to the big smoke four years ...
Pandemics, parking & parklets
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 29th Jun 2022
With near 2 years of lockdowns, density quotients and a plethora of other restrictions it would be fair to say that we don’t want to go back there. And the ...
Coast, cooking & cocktails
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 25th May 2022
Born in Brisbane, Anna moved to Melbourne from the Gold Coast. She loves travelling, has explored much of Queensland and NSW, and is now set to explore Victoria. She enjoys ...
Music, movies & trivia...
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Mar 2022
The last couple of years have seen so many changes for all of us. Lockdowns, restrictions and working from home have made many people look for new opportunities so we’ve ...
Parco Ramen is open next door!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Feb 2022
It’s always a nice warm feeling when you get new neighbours but we were especially delighted to hear that a new restaurant was opening next door! Parco Ramen is now ...
Our 2021 Christmas catch up
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 2nd Feb 2022
From the ongoing lockdowns of 2021 to dj’s and dancing and now back to restrictions and density quotients in 2022! If there’s one thing we’ve learnt it’s expect the unexpected! ...
2022... watch this space...
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 12th Jan 2022
With restrictions changing pretty quickly in Victoria again it can be hard to make sense of it all. On January 6th new pandemic orders reintroduced a density quotient of one ...
Don't forget our happy hour!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 5th Jan 2022
It's been another up and down year but no changes to our happy hour! Get any local, craft or imported beer, cider, basic spirit or house wine for just $6 ...
We're ready for 2022!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 22nd Dec 2021
We started the year in a stable COVID normal but things changed quickly. As we navigated the new challenges brought on by the pandemic more lockdowns followed and by October ...
Whiskey, RuPaul's Drag Race and Carpentry?
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 1st Dec 2021
We only just spoke of change and although things are likely to happen in threes we’re hoping that, with everything else going on, 2 staff changes is enough for 2021! ...
Tequila, Dance and Criminology
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 23rd Nov 2021
The last two years have sure seen some changes at mango! A series of lockdowns, ongoing restrictions but also staff leaving as their careers evolve. But change brings with it ...
Cocktails, Science & Microbiology
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 10th Nov 2021
Four years ago we wrote this post about two new mango employees from regional Australia. One is still with us but leaving the team today to further pursue her studies ...
We’re open this Friday!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 17th Oct 2021
Patron caps and density quotients but we’re open this Friday and excited about it! Earlier this month Melbourne passed Buenos Aires' and now holds the world record for time spent ...
A peek at our reopening
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 22nd Sep 2021
Around this time in Melbourne the football would ordinarily be taking the spotlight in the news and the plans for the grand final long weekend would be top priority for ...
We're open tonight!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 28th Jul 2021
After an anxious wait, and as our neighbours to the north stay locked down, some sort of COVID normal resumes in Melbourne. But restrictions still apply. We’re back to seated ...
Lockdown number 5!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 21st Jul 2021
We’ve done it before and we’ll get through it again but after being locked down for the 5th time and watching our neighbours closely Melbournians are pretty nervous. With Sydney ...
Please check in at mango!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 23rd Jun 2021
As a hospitality operator obviously we watch government announcements closely. From 11.59pm Thursday 24 June venues less than 600sqm can operate with lesser of density quotient of 1 per 2sqm ...
Shaking a few more cocktails!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Jun 2021
It's not fabulous news but we're slowly taking a step forward! With hospitality venues now permitted to have up to 25 patrons before the density quotient applies we’re counting on ...
Lockdown ends, mango is open!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 9th Jun 2021
It's certainly not business as usual but at least we'll be open and shaking cocktails again! Following the acting premier’s announcements today, mango can reopen for seated service with a ...
Locked down for another 7 days
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 2nd Jun 2021
Only 2 weeks ago, restrictions were on track to ease further and the planning for our 20th birthday celebration was in full swing. A week ago we plunged into another ...
Our 20th postponed
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 25th May 2021
We were so excited but somewhat used to the blows of the roller coaster of the last 12 months. With the changing situation in Melbourne the government has put a ...
Restrictions easing just in time
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 11th May 2021
You may already be aware but, from 28 May, venues such as restaurants, bars, live music venues, nightclubs will no longer operate under a limit of one person per 2 ...
QR codes but not much else
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 14th Apr 2021
We’re over 12 months into this worldwide pandemic and as things start looking up in Melbourne we wait desperately for things to change at mango. The Victorian Government has announced ...
Meet Ben from Bosnia
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 24th Mar 2021
Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ben moved to Melbourne in 2015 where he completed his secondary education. Taking a second gap year, he’s looking to join the police before going ...
Back to lockdown in Melbourne
Posted by Rachel Davis on 17th Feb 2021
Masks on … masks off… wait no, masks back on! Lockdown part 3 came hard and fast but, we Melburnians knew what we had to do however, none of us ...
Happy Hour till 7 weekdays...
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 3rd Feb 2021
A lot has changed over the last 12 months but our happy hour still stands! Get any local, craft or imported beer, cider, basic spirit or houses wine for just ...
Our farewell to 2020
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th Jan 2021
It was a long year but we’ve finally said goodbye to 2020! We saw many changes last year but our staff Christmas catch up at Jacks in January has almost ...
Gin, Nursing and Bright Hair!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 28th Dec 2020
2020 has seen many changes in our lives, at work and also in our mango family. We’ve had staff decide on a new path, staff temporarily come back to help ...
Bring on 2021
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 21st Dec 2020
Wow, what a year it has been! Bushfires to start, then a pandemic that, as Melbournians, we will never forget. But as we stabilise into a COVID normal and nervously ...
We’ll miss you Kris
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 15th Dec 2020
What a year 2020 has been! And as we’ve navigated the many challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown our way some doors closed while others opened. A few weeks ...
Restrictions ease further
Posted by Rachel Davis on 6th Dec 2020
The first few nights with our new parklet and outdoor area were busy! It’s allowed us to expand our limited capacity and it’s a beautiful area when that sun is ...
The first week back at mango!
Posted by Rachel Davis on 24th Nov 2020
What a busy couple of weeks it has been! It has been lovely to see all of your faces again, and to have a conversation (in person)! We were overwhelmed ...
The mango team are like family
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 11th Nov 2020
As Scott Morrison said, 2020 will be the hardest year of our lives for many Australians. The year has brought with it unprecedented challenges in our personal and work lives. ...
Staying COVID safe at mango
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 11th Nov 2020
We’re finally at the other side and reopening on the 18th November! With many government regulations and guidelines in place, we’ll be doing things a little differently! Our capacity is ...
Could this be the other side?
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 27th Oct 2020
Another month has passed and finally our reopening is in sight! Despite the recent uncertainty, restrictions have now eased with hospitality venues in Metro Melbourne permitted to open with density ...
When will we be shaking cocktails?
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 30th Sep 2020
We’re 6+ months into this pandemic which has now turned into Australia’s biggest financial crisis, arguably since the great depression. I guess we weren’t expecting much more but the premier ...
Don't forget to tag us in your merch!
Posted by Rachel Davis on 13th Sep 2020
We hope you are all getting the sun when it shines, and getting that daily walk in to avoid going stir crazy! Once you’ve thrown on your mango merch and ...
Happy Dad day + remember to tag us!!!
Posted by Rachel Davis on 9th Sep 2020
Our little bar on 17 Hall Street in Moonee Ponds has been a bit quiet since we closed in March. We are wishing all the fathers/dads/pops/papas out there a very ...
Our tips to mix a great old fashioned...
Posted by Rachel Davis on 2nd Sep 2020
Anybody can make an old fashioned, but there’s a couple of tricks to the trade of creating a great one! The list of bourbons that could be used in an ...
Your last chance for mango merch!!!
Posted by Rachel Davis on 26th Aug 2020
The final boxes of mango merch have arrived! Hoodies for $65 and T-shirts for $35 with the Mango Lounge Bar logo on the front, available in sizes S, M, L ...
Covid19 Mango Lounge Bar update part 5
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 12th Aug 2020
Just when we thought it couldn’t get worse, case numbers climb and Melbourne plunges into stage 4 restrictions. Never would we have imagined work permits or curfews in our everyday ...
Back across the border to Mullumbimby
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 22nd Jul 2020
The COVID environment has brought with it many challenges and it's due to these unforeseen circumstances that our lovely Isobella has made the tough decision to move back her home ...
Tips for Kris! Wait sorry... tips from Kris!
Posted by Rachel Davis on 15th Jul 2020
Wanting to make the perfect marguerita? Yep it’s marguerita NOT margarita! Firstly, don’t use crushed ice to shake, it’ll dilute your drink! Following on from this, shake..and shake some more! ...
Coronavirus Mango Update Part 4
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 7th Jul 2020
Wow, we’ve been closed for 3 months and just as our reopening gets into sight Melbourne takes 3 steps backwards! With more COVID-19 hotspots emerging Melbourne is now back into ...
Purchase your very own Mango merch!
Posted by Rachel Davis on 21st Jun 2020
The final order of mango merch is happening, so you better get in quick! Hoodies and T-shirts with the Mango Lounge Bar logo on the front, available in sizes S, ...
Mango has changed a lot over 19 years...
Posted by Rachel Davis on 1st Jun 2020
We’ve taken the time to reflect on where we came from, and how far we’ve come during this isolation period. Click on this link and have a look at ...
A birthday in the mango team this week!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th May 2020
This time in May we’d be gearing up for our birthday celebrations with mango turning 19 this year. But as the world struggles in this temporary reality we’ll all be ...
The mango crew getting back to work!!!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 29th Apr 2020
We're 5 weeks into our close period but after almost 2 decades it's already feeling like a lifetime! The mango team are getting to work behind the scenes to make ...
COVID19 Mango Lounge Bar Update Part 3
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Apr 2020
It was great to see so many of you while picking up a wine or beer over the last couple of weeks! We really appreciate the support but also the ...
Last chance for takeaways at Mango!!!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 7th Apr 2020
Thanks to all of you that have dropped past to pick up a few take aways over the last couple of weeks! We still have limited stocks of beer & ...
Pick up your favourite mango knock off
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 2nd Apr 2020
With further changes to licensing you can now drop in to pick up that knock off or night cap for the weekend. We’ll be here from 5-8 this Friday, Saturday ...
Missing your favourite wine or beer?
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 26th Mar 2020
With temporary changes to liquor licensing regulations, and for a short time only, you’ll be able to pick up or have one of your favourite mango wines or beers delivered! ...
Mango Lounge Bar is closed for now
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 26th Mar 2020
It's not one we ever expected but with the spread of COVID-19 mango, along with all other bars, pubs and clubs, is now closed. This is an extremely difficult time ...
Coronavirus Mango Lounge Bar Update
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 18th Mar 2020
We’re continuing to monitor the status and impact of COVID-19 including its impact on staff and our customers. Until otherwise instructed by government or statutory authorities, we’re open with regular ...
We have a truly amazing team at mango!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 26th Feb 2020
If you’ve been coming to mango for a while you’ve probably got to know our extended family and seen how things have changed in recent years. Balancing family and work ...
Support the little black birds in Batlow
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Jan 2020
As we sit in suburban Melbourne enjoying that after work knock off Australia is battling one of the worst bush fire seasons in years. Batlow is the home Apple Thief ...
Back to Jacks for our end of year shindig
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Jan 2020
It’s hard to believe that we’ve left 2019 behind and are already into the New Year! We like making cocktails and hosting that party vibe but we also like to ...
Almost open right through this New Year
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 18th Dec 2019
The warm weather and silly season are here so as you make your holiday plans we’d like to tell you about ours! Mango will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day ...
Mullumbimby to mango moonee ponds
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 6th Nov 2019
We’ve always been grateful for our amazing team and in some ways it feels like just yesterday that we welcomed back Kris! In other ways it feels like she never ...
Our happy hours
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 10th Jul 2019
It may have changed a bit but it’s still a great deal! 5 - 7 Wednesdays & Thursdays and 4 - 7 on Fridays get any of our local, craft ...
Wednesday winter warmers are back!
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 5th Jun 2019
It wasn’t that long ago Melbourne temperatures were creeping into the high 20’s but winter is here and we seem to be settling in to the low teens. To get ...
Martinis beats & babies part 3
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 24th Apr 2019
It’s been over 3 years since the original post in this series and things have changed again! We have a 3 year old boy that has almost mastered making a ...
Welcome back Kris
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 20th Feb 2019
We’ve always had a great team at mango but as family circumstances continue to change staff in your business continuingly become more important. And that’s why we’re so excited to ...
Another Christmas at Jack's
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 9th Jan 2019
If you’ve ever worked in the hospitality game you know that the silly season gets pretty busy with not much time for party. So, as always, the mango crew caught ...
Business as usual this christmas
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th Dec 2018
As we approach Christmas & the silly season it’s good to know you can rely on some things for sure! We’re open right through this year with our regular trading ...
Welcome to the mango family
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th Dec 2018
If you’re a mango regular you’ve probably already met but welcome Lauren to the mango family. Lauren loves travelling and exploring new places, is studying primary teaching and has a ...
Another farewell at mango
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 15th Nov 2018
We’ve got an awesome team so it’s always hard to say goodbye. But it’s time to farewell Katie from our team. With us for over a year and stepping up ...
Mango happy hour
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 18th Oct 2018
With inflation, CPI and price rises common day language in the retail arena, at mango, some things have just stayed the same. For almost a decade our happy hour hasn’t ...
Plan your Christmas breakup or event
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 20th Sep 2018
With spring racing and summer around the corner we know Christmas is not far either. So it’s time to start planning your party, work breakup or just catch up with ...
Want a $100 drink card at mango?
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Aug 2018
Celebrating a birthday, farewell or simply catching up with friends? Looking for smooth decor, vinyl spinning on the decks plus an extensive cocktail list? Want a drink card to start ...
Time to say goodbye
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 14th Jun 2018
As I’ve often said, we’ve been so lucky with our amazing team. But things change and again it’s time to say goodbye to one of our staff. With us for ...
$12 Wednesday winter warmers
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 14th Jun 2018
Winter is definitely here! Cold temperatures, rain and that chilly wind that Melbournians have come to know. So if you’re looking to get out and warm up mid-week look no ...
A night cap in town for the core crew
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 18th Jan 2018
From 6 to 15 to 24 this year, our Christmas catch ups just keep getting bigger and bigger! It was our third celebration at Jacks being looked after by our ...
Regional Australia to Hall street Moonee Ponds
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 15th Nov 2017
If you’re a staple regular these 3 faces are now familiar but we’ve recently welcomed Katie & Rachel to the mango team! Katie has worked in a variety of cafes, ...
Passion, flair and a way with people
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 18th Oct 2017
As family circumstances change staff in your business become more important than ever. Reliability and work ethic are two attributes that make you confident in leaving the business and knowing ...
Good drinks, bad sweaters
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th Jul 2017
With ugly Christmas jumpers more of a northern hemisphere phenomenon in Australia we’ve been kind of missing out. But three years ago the crew at Canadian Club rectified the situation ...
Coffee, camping and cosmos
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Feb 2017
It’s been sad to say goodbye to Mischa but exciting to introduce a new member to the mango team! From her café background, Giselle has that friendly hospitality character, can ...
Just one night cap at mango
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 12th Jan 2017
Well you can certainly say things have been moving at mango. With a crew of just 6 at out Christmas catch up last year growing to 15 this year the ...
Summer 2016 happy hour
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 8th Dec 2016
With summer supposedly here make the most of our extended happy hour & early open times this December. Rain hail or shine, we’ll be opening at 4pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & ...
Martinis, beats and babies part 2
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 15th Sep 2016
Can you believe it has been a year since our newest recruit joined us here at mango? We certainly can’t! Theodore has fitted in well to his hospitality born life, ...
BYO food at mango
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 11th Aug 2016
BYO food seems to be the word on the street in many suburban bars at the moment but we’ve been doing it for years. With the upcoming Caydon development, Mason ...
We love vinyl at mango part 3
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 14th Jul 2016
In a world of fads, trends & hipsters vinyl is regaining its position as a sought after music medium. In 2016 vinyl sales are at a 28 year high with ...
Great people
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 5th May 2016
Walking into your local bar after a long day and being met with a warm smile is sometimes all you need to make you feel at right at home… Along ...
Weekday happy hour
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 10th Mar 2016
With Dan’s recent mix up in our Friday open time we thought we’d set things straight. Mango opens 5pm Wednesday to Sunday except Friday with an early open of 4pm! ...
3 Dan's at Jacks
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 14th Jan 2016
Mid last year we welcomed a whole new team not to mention our youngest addition Theodore! Although we missed Monica; Mischa, Kris & Dan together with partners Michelle & Dan ...
Martinis, beats and babies
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 8th Oct 2015
A cocktail shaker in one hand and baby in the other? Not in the original business plan for Mango Lounge Bar first conceptualised more than 15 years ago. But after ...
Artisan organic bakery in Hall street
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th Aug 2015
There’s a new face in town which we think you should check out! Pick up your fresh bread in the morning or enjoy a delicious stoneground pizza at mango on ...
Cider, Gin & Shiraz
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 13th Aug 2015
If you’re on our mailing list, like our facebook page, follow our instagram or simply are a mango regular you would have noticed some changes at mango ...
Mango's best espresso martinis
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 15th Jul 2015
When we said bye to our longest employee Maddi last month little did we know that this month we’d also be saying bye to 2 more. Kahlia and Zach both ...
A new era at mango
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 4th Jun 2015
It feels like only a year ago that our renovations were complete and we were celebrating our 10th birthday. But as we approach the second half of 2015 we realise ...
Style, culture & art in hall street
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 14th May 2015
When Mango first opened its doors 14 years ago Hall Street was nothing more than a abandoned supermarket, a few scattered restaurants and a bunch of empty shops. And the ...
We love vinyl at mango part 2
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Apr 2015
Saturday April 18th is Record Store Day in Australia. This is a day when record stores come together with artists and labels to celebrate music. With the convenience of the ...
Commerce, tequila & white wine
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 19th Mar 2015
You’ve probably noticed a new face at Mango. Kahlia is 23 years old, also studying Commerce (Accounting/Finance) at the University of Melbourne, but loves working in hospitality. Kahlia grew up ...
A world of new spirits part 2
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 19th Mar 2015
You could say that craft beer has been dominating change in the Australian liquor industry but every now and again an Australian spirit comes into a class of its own. ...
Be my valentine
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 12th Feb 2015
First associated with romantic love in the High Middle Ages, evolving into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other in 18th-century England, and now an opportunity ...
Hospitality break-ups
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 15th Jan 2015
When you’re in the hospitality game end of year break ups can happen in January. With an abundance of Christmas parties, break ups and other private functions booked at Mango ...
2014 over & out
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 11th Dec 2014
We wake up one morning and realise that we’re 2 weeks out from Christmas, we’re making plans for the New Year and 2014 is almost at an end. It’s been ...
Summer happy hour
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 17th Nov 2014
With summer on the way and Melbourne temperatures getting into the 30’s why not take advantage of our new summer happy hour?All beer, cider, basic spirits & house wines are ...
We love vinyl at mango
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Oct 2014
An amazing offering of cocktails, spirits, beer and wine; a stylish fit out with attention to detail; a dj spinning vinyl in the corner. Melbourne instigated the Australian small bar ...
Cox plate weekend 2014
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 15th Oct 2014
As Melbourneites we have seen the hype building over the last few months. In the cold dark days of winter a small window of hope, a reminder of warmer times, ...
Passionate in all things liquor
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 18th Sep 2014
Welcome Zach to the Mango team! 21 and very passionate and interested in all things liquor. Zach has easily found his place in the team. We consider him as our ...
A world of new spirits
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 14th Aug 2014
As distilling techniques evolve and new products enter the spirit arena, we are continuously being exposed to a world of exciting spirits.Starward Whiskey is just such a product and distilled ...
A new addition to mango happy hour
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 3rd Jun 2014
As the budget dominates federal politics and the debate of broadening the GST base circles the parliamentary arena here at mango we spend less time debating and more time getting ...
Kitty Martini
Posted by Michelle Semkiw on 15th May 2014
We would like to officially welcome Jordan (better known as ‘Kitty Martini’) to the mango team. Jordan is a teacher by day and martini shaker by night! She’s a passionate ...
$100 drink card for your birthday
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Apr 2014
Looking for a bar with style, class, and smooth decor for your birthday drinks? Want a $100 drink card to go towards your celebration?Bring 20 friends this November or December ...
Function fun
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 13th Feb 2014
Given the silly season is over and done with and the recovery period is coming to a close we thought it was time to fire it back up again and ...
2013 out
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 5th Dec 2013
“If you think back, and replay your year and if it doesn’t bring you tears of joy or sadness, consider it wasted…” - The BiscuitAs the American tradition of Thanksgiving ...
Cox plate carnival 2013
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 24th Oct 2013
When someone brings up Cox Plate I always get a warm fuzzy feeling. Not only is it a huge event on Mango’s annual calendar but it is spring, the days ...
A new invention
Posted by Caitlin Lutton on 1st Oct 2013
May I introduce to you ‘The Bobby’ Whats The Bobby you ask? Well thats exactly what i’ve come here to tell you. The Bobby the latest cocktail creation, made for ...
The staff favourite
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 16th Sep 2013
In today’s beer climate of an abundance of craft beer alternatives and small breweries springing up in many Australian country towns, how often does a good product cement itself as ...
Fast cars, fast cocktails & speed
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 17th Mar 2013
Gentle ladies & gentlemen please start your engines, espresso martini’s best dressed and sultry for you all and lets do anything but go near Albert park whilst the formula 1 ...
Drinking is a religion and god bless Australia on a regular basis - amen
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 14th Mar 2013
Welcome Pope Francis! The very first Francis, wow I bet the Vatican is partying tonight and the red wine is flowing. The best for Francis with bottles of Penfolds & ...
Beats @ mango lounge bar
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 14th Mar 2013
Live Beats & Banter @ Mango lounge...Live music for most of us is a rarity; it’s a special night out or a music concert, perhaps it’s a busker battling on ...
What we do on the turps! Drink responsibly
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 5th Mar 2013
It often strikes me sideways when a conversation is started by, “please don’t take this the wrong way” or “I am not meaning to be critical” because the person knows ...
Lost in translation, thought, or taste?
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 26th Feb 2013
You know when we are born we generally are delivered with 10,000 taste buds dressed upon our lovely tasting mechanisms being of course our tongues…. and as we age gracefully ...
Functions
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 7th Feb 2013
Mango Lounge is a popular spot for Saturday functions, an opportunity if you like to explore the bar on a more personal level and have the run of the place ...
The beauty of fresh & clean fruit & the attention to detail of a good cocktail bar owner
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 16th Jan 2013
Often when the sun sets…. more so than when the dawn breaks a cocktail in hand, good company and the promise of a fruitful night is something to smile about… ...
A new year...
Posted by Jacob O'Connor on 13th Jan 2013
Time is of the essence, a day wasted is a day lost and the beginning means there will always be an end… however after 10 plus years Mango lounge bar ...
Our passion for music - especially for vinyl
Posted by Dan Semkiw on 22nd Mar 2012
Dear children of the beat,Recently Mango has playing hostess to some of more renowned and and yet cool DJ’s around the ol’ Melbourne town. From the grumpy yet salubrius electronix ...
Cox plate 2011
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 17th Oct 2011
Well it’s my favourite time of year; the Mango Cox Plate After Party is only 5 sleeps away! For those of you who haven’t been to Mango lately (firstly shame ...
Mango is open for business!
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 29th Jul 2011
We here at Mango have been busy little bees getting the bar all beautiful and new for you all. And last Friday it finally all came together. It started off ...
8 more sleeps...
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 14th Jul 2011
We had an exciting moment today, we actually got booze in the bar!!! While this might seem both obvious and a little benign to you all, to us it was ...
Mango makeover part 1
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 18th May 2011
Mango is mid makeover, hopefully by now you would have joined our Mango Facebook page and signed up for our mailing list to see how things are progressing. For those ...
Our very first post
Posted by Madeleina Dares on 18th May 2011
Hello esteemed Mango readers, welcome to Mango Lounge Bar’s first ever blog post! For those of you who are new to Mango let me give you a little background of ...
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