01/03/2026
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…In the depths of lockdowns we took on more space and relaunched as an all-day restaurant. With the talented and creative Aussie Darren Leadbeater as head chef and Michelle Bove as GM, we relaunched out of Covid with a bang. Big wine nights, big live music nights with tables spilling onto the street. The restaurant was buzzing morning to late, and while we were young as a concept, we had a talented team at the helm and young people eager to learn. Special mentions to Rabaka, Mara, Guilia, Aliyah, Jawi, Courtney, Ilias & Andi.
These early years were always exciting, always trying new things, always challenging in a good way, and always learning. That hard work created the opportunity to launch my dream restaurant that is now Milk Beach in Soho.
While the Soho restaurant has taken more of the lime light in recent years, Queen’s Park has been quietly and consistently delivering our signature Aussie hospitality to our wonderful community. Head Chef Lenny has brought some truly memorable dishes and flavours to the pass. Special mentions to Chandler, Anthony, Mara, Keri, Fernando, Andrea, Sneah, Antonio, Jeriel and Trev.
A restaurant can never be copied because in a large way it is defined by its people and its guests. Together we created a special piece of history on Lonsdale Road. Thank you to everyone for the memories.
The street has transformed since 2018. Queen’s Park has evolved. It’s time to give this location its own identity again. It’s always been my dream to have multiple concepts under one roof and so this is the start of that journey. 8 years on. A new brand. A new concept. I can’t wait for you all to be a part of it.
3 weeks left. Hope to see as many of you as possible.
Elliot x