Lady Banks Rooftop

Photo courtesy of Lucia Braham for Pony Design Co.

Lady Banks Rooftop Bar Blooms In Homage To It’s Locality

A Sky-Soaring Haven of Botanical Beauty in the Heart of Sydney.

Bankstown Sports Group’s most ambitious venture, Lady Banks Rooftop Bar opened for business on 14 October, 2021. The opulent rooftop oasis emerges as the jewel in the crown of the newly-developed commercial building, Flinders Centre, located in the heart of Bankstown. Positioned on the 10th floor, Sydney’s largest rooftop setting boasts unrivalled views of the city’s landscape right through to the Blue Mountains and has proven to be a welcome destination venue to south-west Sydney.

Lady Banks Rooftop plays tribute to its muse, the Lady Banks rose, named for Lady Dorothea Banks, wife of botanist and Bankstown namesake, Sir Joseph Banks. Taking the design to new heights was Pony Design Co. who drew their inspiration from the horizon and heritage of the destination. Seeped in earthy, neutral tones and textures, the bar, internal dining and terrace areas seamlessly balance all weather aspects to provide the ultimate reprieve for customers to enjoy all year round. The internal dining area finishes and furniture selections are pulled together to form a timeless palette of shades in muted tones; combining warm timbers, fresh whites and natural stones. At the heart of the internal dining area sits an inviting fireplace and the floor to ceiling bi-fold doors open up to a spectacular outdoor oasis.

To complement its stunning floral installations and interior pieces, guests have enjoyed being indulged with Lady Banks Rooftop’s equally exquisite menu. Venue Manager Francesco Motta, Head Chef Naz Islam and Bar Manager Iris Boci, have combined their talent and industry expertise to ensure that flavour, colour and aroma infuse the Lady Banks Rooftop drink and food offering. Lady Banks Rooftop serves a wide-selection of handpicked wines, beers and classic and specially-crafted cocktails as well as a fresh and contemporary Middle-Eastern-inspired menu made with sharing in mind.

The final result is a sophisticated, multi-seasonal sanctuary for customers to unwind with friends and family or to savour the luxe surroundings in solitude. Lady Banks Rooftop is the pièce de résistance of The Flinders Centre and leads the charge in changing the face of Bankstown into a truly desirable destination.

LADY BANKS ROOFTOP LAUNCH EVENT

The sky was the limit for the official launch celebrations for Lady Banks Rooftop, where the purpose was to position the venue as a key destination; bringing what has historically been an inner-city experience to south-west Sydney. To mark the start of summer and the relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions, the show-stopping celebrations were held in early December and highlighted the venue’s exquisite design, menu and drink selection. Over 200 guests came to experience Lady Banks Rooftop, consisting of a mix of partners, media, sport, fashion and food influencers and TV personalities. It was truly a spectacular showcase and a defining moment for Bankstown Sports Group.

LADY BANKS ROOFTOP CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Lady Banks Rooftop played host to an intimate gathering of guests to honour the diverse and inspirational women who work or hail from Western Sydney. Women that are impacting our society and making a difference in their respective fields across business, health, sport, media and the arts.

During the event, award-winning journalist, author and diversity advocate Antoinette Lattouf moderated a panel that explored the 2022 theme #BreakTheBias and encouraged thought-provoking conversation amongst our guests. The four panellists included: Director of Bankstown Sports Group and Volleyball Australia, CEO Scouts NSW, Chairperson of Sport NSW, Carolyn Campbell and Paralympic Gold Medallist, Madison de Rozario, Founder of Wedded Wonderland, Wendy El-Khoury and CEO of Little Wings and Director of Bankstown Sports Group, Clare Pearson who shared their personal experiences and stories to our audience. The goal with this event was to cement Bankstown Sports Group as a leader and advocate for women and create meaningful experiences and compelling conversations all set against an unbeatable backdrop.