Ralph Louis Frederick is a private bar for Established patrons.A bespoke space for fine whisky and refined conversation.For Gentlemen and Gentlewomen, who respect the finer things in life and each otherFor those who Mourn the loss of higher fashion, and delight in classical Opera and Jazz.

A Nautically Inspired Gin and Rum bar with a Penchant for Whisky and Cigars

With the new acquisition happening at the beginning of 2014 Marcus has been busy planning and overseeing the complete renovation of the kitchen, grooming of staff, food design, sourcing of quality local ingredients and menu development.Red Star believes in supplying the local corporate community with food that puts a smile on your face, whilst maintaining a very small carbon foot print, and very low waste.

Marcus Motteram ~ Lifting SpiritsAward winning cocktail bartender, owner of some of Australia’s most respected venues and mentor to the very best cocktail bar staff in Australia. Marcus is the founder / owner of New Guernica (previously F4) and also the creative director and founder of the award-winning coffee café - The Auction Rooms Café and Coffee roaster. Marcus is an authority on all things beverage having been published in numerous magazines and newspapers, presented master-classes to audiences of his peers and judged various cocktail competitions.PublicationsBartender Magazine, Financial Review, The Age - Melbourne, Sydney Morning Herald, Bartender Magazine, Bars and Clubs Magazine, MX Magazine.Presenter Sydney BarShow, Brisbane Master Class Weekend, many training sessions to the local Melbourne Industry.Awards Australia’s 50 most influential bar personalitiesAustralian Liquor Industry - Bartender of the year 2003Finalist Small Venue Operator of the Year – Bartender Magazine , Best Nightclub – Bartender Magazine, Best New Venue Design – Bartender Magazine, Bar Manager of the Year – Bartender Magazine, Best Bar Team of the year – Bartender Magazine, Winner - Grand Marnier Cocktail Competition Judge Suntory, Angostura Bitters, Orlando Wyndham (Pernod Ricard), Maxxium, Diageo.

Lifting Spirits, and ensuring that our food, beverage and service was delicious. Beautiful style bar hidden away in the back alleys of Melbourne. A pop up for just on 2 years to tantalize Melbournians and challenge the status quo of what entertainment was acceptable in a style bar of its day. Sometimes fun, sometimes naughty, sometimes groovy, sometimes sophisticated sometimes nude.