| Since its opening over 30 years ago, The Espy has | | | | If you're lucky you may even get to observe the |
| quickly turned into one of Melbourne's trendiest | | | | array of homemade bits-and-bobs and nic-nacs |
| hot-spots. Located just down the road from St | | | | across the road as part of St Kilda's Sunday market. |
| Kilda's Luna Park, it has become one of the cities | | | | At night though, that's when the real magic happens, |
| icons, SBS seems to agree, with the Espy's | | | | when the Espy's rich historical value comes into play, |
| ‘Gershwin room' doubling as the home of TV | | | | along with the rhythmic undertones of guitar |
| show Rockwiz. | | | | strumming, bass plucking and key stroking. As a live |
| Whilst you may not see Julia Zemiro running around | | | | music venue that has provided a stage for both |
| with the camera crew, you will definitely notice the | | | | Australian and International bands for so many years, |
| traditional pub atmosphere that hangs in the air, with | | | | it is a true testament to the venue's ever-increasing |
| open fires in winter, the characteristic poster-covered | | | | popularity. Musical legends such as John Farnham, Paul |
| walls and not to mention the smell of counter meals | | | | Kelly and Jet have all rocked the three Espy stages |
| and Carlton Draught ready on tap. | | | | at one point or another, stages with which the |
| Dishing out hot meals and cold beer all day and night, | | | | Esplanade Hotel continues to fill with up-coming local |
| consider all your snacking needs covered. During the | | | | talent, renowned international bands and even a DJ |
| day, The Espy Kitchen serves up all the typical | | | | or two. |
| counter cuisine, from crispy fries and wedges to their | | | | Whether you're in the mood for a hearty lunch and a |
| famous Espy Pizza's. From breakfast through to | | | | beer, some live music and a cocktail or simply an |
| dinner and everything in between, they've got your | | | | afternoon coffee and the Sunday Age, the Esplanade |
| back. Once you've got your pub favourite, why not | | | | hotel is the place to be in Melbourne. |
| sit outside and look at the sun setting over the bay. | | | | |