Maleny stays up nice ‘n late

By Kirra Livingstone

MALENY’S night life has been given some extra spark with the recent opening of two new late-night venues livening up the hinterland town.

The newly rebranded Frank Food & Wine, formerly known as Shotgun Espresso, as well Spill Wine Bar have opened their doors, each offering something unique to Maleny.

Maleny Commerce president, Spencer Shaw, praised the new ventures.

“It’s good to see Spill Wine Bar and Frank Food & Wine having a go and we still have the Maleny Hotel as another late-night venue as well, so great stuff is happening in Maleny,” he said.

“The two businesses seem to be bouncing off each other and doing well with people going to the different venues.

“It’s good to see a bit of life in the main street for tourists and for the locals and there’s a lot of cashed up residents looking for things to do so it’s an opportunity waiting to be used.”

Spencer said the new venues, along with established stalwarts such as Maleny Live are all helping to diversify the dynamic of the town.

“Maleny is also famous for the main street shutting down at 2pm when all the cafes close, but I think everyone has been waiting for businesses like this,” he said.

“I think it’s been an opportunity waiting to happen… it’s been really busy, and they are all doing well, so it’s long overdue.”

“It’s very important to have a lively nightlife, and it includes the cultural aspect too, don’t forget we have Maleny Lane with music happening on at least Mondays and Fridays, which is great for the town.”

Spill, owned and operated by Jamie Fleming and partner Clare, is a chic, neighbourhood wine bar and store with a strong focus on interesting, organic wines from around Australia and internationally, all without any sense of pretention.

Frank Food & Wine combines a delectable food and wine menu and trades from 6:30am to 8:30pm Wednesday to Saturday and 6:30am-2:30pm Tuesday and Sunday.

Spill trades Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm.