January 22, 2020 · Team HG
EA year after the fire, Pacific is back, and it has become even more fun and beautiful, if that’s possible. An entirely new interior, a beautiful conservatory and courtyard, 35 beers and ciders on tap and more than 100 in bottles. And virtually all dishes on the new menu are smoked and/or barbecued. In their own garden or on the Josper. Even the vegetables and the gravy! But still the same vibe; a wonderfully laid-back atmosphere like you find in New Zealand and Australia. And of course, still Alistair, a true proud Kiwi, as host.
The interior of this 12th-century building, one of the oldest buildings in Groningen (!!!), has a vintage look combined with industrial details. For instance, a comfortable Chesterfield sofa sits against a wall with a jungle-like botanical print. At the back is the 12th-century brick wall with gold-colored lights. Also completely new is the Conservatory, which overlooks the Inner City Garden, where you can actually see the chefs barbecuing.
The menu is designed like a newspaper, featuring stories about the building and the people who work there. There is even a crossword puzzle about the place and Down Under. You can choose between shared dining (small plates with, for example, New Zealand Barramundi), beautiful veggie dishes (smoked veggies), large meat dishes (up to Tomahawks from the Josper grill), and Kiwi Burgers and Aussie Pies. And everything is smoked or from the BBQ. Afterwards, Alistair comes by with a large tray full of desserts.
Eating or drinking at Pacific feels like being on vacation for a moment. On Sunday, August 26, Pacific celebrates Australia Day with a major fundraising campaign for the firefighters who are currently fighting so hard to combat the massive fires. It is good that Pacific itself has overcome the fire and has reopened its doors!
