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NEWS
HEY CHICA!
The Hallmark Group is set to add a third venue to
their Brisbane portfolio in the coming months with the
announcement of a new Latin American style social
club, Hey Chica!
While the opening date is yet to be finalised, although
most recent social media posts suggest it will be
sometime in August, Hallmark Group have released
an image of the interior design for the venue which
is described as being all about capturing a classic
Havana Bar experience.
Hallmark Group Director Scott Hempel said the group
was excited to bring a slice of Havana to the beating
heart of Brisbane’s nightlife scene in Fortitude Valley.
“Hey Chica! is all about the passion and atmosphere
of a Latin American street party – a destination where
guests can embrace the diverse and colourful energy
found in the back streets of Havana,” Mr Hempel said.
“Our menu is inspired by the street food scene across
Latin America with share-plates rich in flavour and
spice, and a curated list of beverages to tantalise the
tastebuds.
“Characterised by a kaleidoscope of colour, unique
décor and ambient lighting, Hey Chica! is set to be
Brisbane’s ultimate nightlife destination – the vibey new
local with delicious fare, luscious cocktails and DJs
performing,” he said.
The new venue adds to the Hallmark Group’s growing
portfolio of venues in south-east Queensland, including
Finn McCools Irish Bar and Retro’s Cocktail Lounge in
Fortitude Valley.
The group, formed in 2014, also operates Lost
Kingdom Nightclub, and The Cavill Hotel in Surfers
Paradise, The Spotted Cow in Toowoomba, and The
Lord Alfred Hotel in Caxton St, Brisbane.
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HALLMARK GROUP
DIRECTOR SCOTT HEMPEL
SAID THE GROUP WAS
EXCITED TO BRING A
SLICE OF HAVANA TO
THE BEATING HEART OF
BRISBANE’S NIGHTLIFE
SCENE IN FORTITUDE
VALLEY.