Protagonist
Popular for your morning coffee fix, Protagonist serves up custom coffee blends and breakfast options, including jaffles and toasties. Freshly-baked cakes and biscuits are also available. Lunch options include sandwiches, wraps, salads and savoury pastries, which you can enjoy in the open-air surrounds on the forecourt. Or perhaps gather some gourmet treats for a picnic in the nearby Queen Victoria Gardens.
Protagonist is defined by striking architectural mesh, akin to a bronze curtain that is raised as the cafe opens in the morning and then lowered at night to signify end of service.
Protagonist opens for pre-show drinks and snacks prior to events.
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