The man behind a number of successful Mandurah pubs and restaurants is leading a bold plan to open a cutting edge small bar at the site of the what used to be the Heritage Restaurant on Mandurah Terrace.
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Jiah Minifie, who managed the Brighton Hotel and spent eight years as an owner of Catch-22, has submitted an liquor licensing application to set up Bar Therapy at the foot of the new Mandurah Bridge.
Bar Therapy would be a “small scale bar with integrity and a whimsical sense of humour” that would make locals proud, the application said.
“With a palpable sense of history, the building known as ‘Tuckey House’ lends itself to the creation of a wonderful small bar, preserving the building, accenting its features and turning it into a functional, efficient, and sustainable business operation,” according to the applicant.
Bar Therapy would preserve the grandeur and heritage of the building and create a “casual and intimate” setting for 120 people.
The application said it would be “perfect for romantic dates”.
According to the application, Bar Therapy would employ eight people including a management team of two and specialise in “interactive” cocktails and gourmet bar food.
The Heritage Restaurant opened at the site in 2016 but closed earlier this year.