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Bombay Yacht Club

Jessi Singh’s new venture sails into Flinders Lane bringing fun and irreverence in its wake

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It’s a bit like a fever dream. Walking into Bombay Yacht Club, you’re greeted by a riot of colour – Yves Klein blue curtains, turquoise dining chairs, bright yellow bar, a floor of swirling cloud formations. We’re told there’s also a bubble machine that lazily emits bubbles onto dining patrons. Cute! Eighties classics blast from the speaker and reverberate through the small venue. What is undoubtedly a fun, opulent space on a busy night is slightly disconcerting on a quiet Tuesday evening when we are the only customers dining. 

However, the chairs are comfortable, and the service is attentive and welcoming. BYC (I'm saving my word count) was opened by restaurateur and chef Jessi Singh (Horn Please, Daughter In Law) in the space previously occupied by his wine bar, Mrs Singh. Singh started sailing during lockdown and, through this hobby, discovered an abundance of exclusive yacht clubs and restaurants. This inspired BYC, which gives a nod to the private yacht clubs that operated under colonial rule in Singh's birth country of India. BYC acknowledges this history with the tongue-in-cheek style that is the signature of Sigh and his venues. 

This irreverence and fun flow into the menu, which primarily draws from Indian flavours with some input from other southern Asian countries. For instance, the half lobster arrives covered in a bitey Sri Lankan chilli sambal on a heaping pile of pilaf-style rice. It's an extremely generous serve that's a bargain at $44. The lobster meat is sweet and delicate, with the sticky, spicy sauce invigorating the palate. Add a squeeze from the charred lime on the side and you’ve got a well-rounded, vibrant mouthful. 

The BYC menu plays on classics but with gratifying twists that, for the most part, hit the mark. Charred lamb chops arrive on a liberal dollop of smoked horseradish yoghurt ($40) with fatty edges rendered to unctuous perfection. The meat is blushing pink and impossibly tender. Although the yoghurt is more smoky than sinus pinching, it works beautifully with the rich meat. 

A slight misfire for us is the Butter Chicken Pâté ($24) – a customer favourite that we find slightly confusing. Chicken livers have been cooked in the tandoor, then blended with ghee and tomato and served in a jar with flaky roti to dip. The flavour is there, but the chilled temperature recalls leftover Indian takeaway straight from the fridge. Its texture is saucy, not the smooth, spreadable, soft-but-dense delight that pâté typically delivers. 

Kingfish ceviche is a stalwart of many a Flinders Lane menu, so it's not surprising to see one here. However, Singh has used his twisty prowess, and this one comes swimming in a pool of delightfully creamy coconut sauce. Refreshing and sweet, it has popping finger lime caviars generously floating throughout, and chilli oil prevents the dish from being too one-note. It's another colossal serving and at $26 with thick poppadoms to dip, an absolute steal.

Unsurprisingly, the booze menu is comprehensive. There's a whole menu dedicated to gin-based cocktails, along with the signature list that borrows from their Indian roots. Wine and Champagne offerings are broad and cater to all predilections. 

This is the kind of venue that we really want to see succeed. In a city of dainty wine bars, BYC is bold, creative and, most importantly, fun. Let’s hope this quiet Tuesday is an anomaly, as BYC deserves to be packed to the rafters, with drinks flowing and bubbles drifting – as it was designed to be. 

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Bar Bombay Yacht Club is the latest masterpiece from renowned Indian chef, Jessi Singh. The vibrant bar and restaurant is serving exotic cuisine from the far east and was inspired by Singhi’s newfound love for sailing. It’s all about fun food and cocktails, and after the last two years of lockdowns, it’s a welcomed change. 

The menu is inspired by the coastal cuisine of eastern countries; India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia—so you can expect fresh seafood infused with rich spices. There’s lobster in a Sri Lankan chilli sambal sauce, crab dum biryani in a coconut sambal, and bright red jumbo prawns in a green chilli butter. Alongside the lush food are classic cocktails with a twist, inspired by the British bars that sat along the ports of these East Asian countries. There’s even a mini cocktail menu serving martinis and negronis for $10, so if you can’t decide on one you can try them all. If you need another reason to leave work early, there's also a daily happy hour where you can grab an expertly mixed cocktail for $5.

Bar Bombay Yacht Club is a haven where anyone is welcome to escape the bustle of the CBD. Step off the pavement and be transported to the ocean. There’s a never-ending sunset shining through a lightbox that overhangs the bar, a blue marbled design swirling across the floor, and lush green velvet everywhere you look. It’s all inspired by the colours you’d see looking out a plane window over the Great Barrier Reef or around Tasmania. And if you pay attention, you may even notice some cheeky design statements from Singh himself. 

Up until 1947 in India, signs hung above British bars saying that Indians and dogs weren’t allowed inside. So Singh decided to hang posters of the former rulers of India; “they can now see brown people owning a yacht club where anyone is welcome to come and have a drink”, he laughs. The venue also pays homage to its former incarnation as a wine bar, with a takeaway cellar on site. 

Bar Bombay Yacht Club is adding yet another venue to the restaurateur’s repertoire alongside Daughter in Law and Mr Brownie, and is built on the site of his previous venue Mrs Singh—forced to close during the lockdowns. 

"It was the hardest thing in two years, I've been working in this business for thirty years and never thought this could happen," says Singh. 

Born and raised in America, and with venues in New York and California, Singh was hit hard by COVID-19. "I lost a lot of good friends, chefs, former employees, employees…it was very hard". He wiped out thirty years of savings trying to keep the venues afloat, all while opening his arms to anyone who needed help. 

Singh graciously welcomed people into his Melbourne home and restaurants without hesitation; "on any given day there were 15 people sleeping on the floor of my house”. When a hospital reached out offering him a contract to cater for their staff, he did it for free. Singh joined forces with his colleagues and they used their expertise to give back to the community. 

Struggling with his own mental health after losing over 100 people, Singh took up sailing. For Singh, being on the water was life-saving. His favourite part was taking in the sunsets.

It was during this time that he started to discover the exclusive world of member-only yacht clubs—places of prestige where only certain people could join. This inspired him to build his own yacht club in the heart of our city. 

Bar Bombay Yacht Club is a place where you don’t need a membership to have a drink, anyone can come inside and experience the never-ending sunset. 

It’s a venue that is built from survival, for a city that has struggled for two years.  "Hospitality is the only thing I know…I'm not going to give up on Melbourne and I'm not going to give up on hospitality," says Singh. 

If you’re looking for quality, exotic food, with the magic touch that Singh has become famous for, then Bar Bombay Yacht Club is it. It is dedicated to the people of Melbourne, and Jessi Singh’s love for this city radiates through every part of the menu, design and service. 

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Perched on the water’s edge in Williamstown, our club has expansive views of the Melbourne skyline.

Enjoy a meal in our dining room or outdoor terrace, or sit back and relax with a drink in the clubhouse bar and then explore the historical port of Williamstown.

The Members’ Bar on the first floor is open to club members, guests and kindred club members. The bar is open on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from midday.

Our clubhouse pays homage to maritime style, referencing its unique heritage. Large open plan balconies have expansive views of the water and what is undoubtedly the best view of the Melbourne cityscape.

RVMYC offers a social experience second to none for members and guests, to enjoy dining in a relaxed atmosphere and in convivial surroundings near the water’s edge.

The RVMYC welcomes new visitors to the Club. For those non-members wishing to dine at the RVMYC, we offer a Temporary Membership at a low $82. This entitles Temporary Members use of the Clubhouse for a period of 30 days. Take advantage of this great offer by contacting the club on 9393 2888 or email [email protected] .

General Hours of Operation: Bistro Wed, Fri, * Sat: Dinner from 6pm,Sat & Sun: Lunch from 12pm.  Bar Wed & Fri from 5pm, Sat & Sun from 12pm. * If no bookings are received for dinner prior to 6pm, the bistro will not be in operation. No walk-ins will be accepted.

For Members wishing to book within the Bistro, call the club during business hours on 9393 2888 or email [email protected] to make your reservation. Outside business hours, including weekends email: [email protected] or call 9393 2888 to make your reservation.

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Members of the royal victorian motor yacht club can hold private functions in the downstairs ‘marina view’ function room or upstairs in the members’ dining room. rvmyc is one of melbourne’s most picturesque venues overlooking the bay and the melbourne city skyline. the club is an ideal venue to host your next birthday, wedding, christening, family gathering conference or corporate event. for more information about membership, including temporary membership, email: [email protected] ..

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Enjoy the in-house bbq facilities and the picturesque views over port phillip bay and the melbourne skyline. our bbq facilities include 2 large triple burners with all cutlery and plates available for exclusive member use., bookings essential, please contact the office on: 03 9393 2888.

The Committee has reviewed the Club’s By-Laws, specifically By-Laws numbered 57, 66 and 70 and determined members are permitted to take and consume BYO alcohol into and within the Club’s designated BBQ Area.

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The Royal Yacht Club Victoria (RYCV) or Royals as it is affectionately known, was initially founded as the Port Phillip Yacht Club in May 1853 and remains to be one of the oldest yacht clubs in Australia. The club is situated in Williamstown, Victoria just 13km away from Melbourne with a stunning view of the city skyline and is steeped in decades of yachting history and tradition. Today RYCV boasts more than 900 members and over 300 yachts on the register making it an ideal club for sailors with all levels of experience. Sailors can enjoy reliable and steady breezes with little or no current, making it a perfect stretch of water for club sailing, or state, national and international regattas.

RYCV run over 200 races for all classes of yacht each year in fleet, team and match racing events. We have a professionally employed race manager as well as a pool of dedicated volunteers who deliver a high quality of race management. There is also an extensive range of on-water assets, with a number of motor launches and several RIBs, allowing us to run multiple courses for split or separate fleets if needed.

Our facilities cater for all types of boats, from racing keelboats to international keelboat and dinghy classes. Two hardstand cranes allow quick and easy launching and retrieval of boats into the water, while the Yard has various lifting technologies that allow larger yachts to be serviced. A substantial hardstand means even the largest of fleets can be accommodated in safety.

With dining facilities and expansive seating areas, the club is a great place to relax both before and after sailing. We can also cater for competitor functions and presentation nights in our friendly clubhouse. As current or prospective member or guest, a warm welcome awaits you.

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