Born in Melbourne 11 years ago, where the OG venue is still going strong, this novel experience isn’t just pawn club-themed—you’ll actually be able to buy everything on the shelves and even the bar itself if you’ve got deep enough pockets.
Taking over the space left behind by Laruche on Ann Street, the bar has some big shoes to fill, but after a sneak peek inside, we’re confident it’s going to deliver. Boasting multiple spaces for drinking, dancing and celebrating, the bar will also feature an actual perfumery where you can curate your own signature scent, a piano bar in an actual piano and a Rolex menu.
Co-founders Josh Lefers and Stephen Wools are well-known for creating memorable venues, and Pawn & Co Brisbane is set to be their most unforgettable yet. $4 million has been spent on the jaw-dropping space, which features everything from a giant gramophone that doubles as a smoke machine to bar seating made to look like upright pianos. Completed by Lowry Group, the fit out is more luxe than the Melbourne venue of the same name by design.
No matter what gets you through the door, make sure you scope out what’s in the pawn shop display cases that line almost every inch of the venue. From designer handbags and original Banksys to kitsch novelty sunglasses, you never know what you’ll take home.
Pawn & Co opens on 9 August, stay tuned for when bookings open.
