Were you at Bond Bar on Sunday morning?

Victoria Police are looking for witnesses to a violent brawl which occurred at Bond Bar, Bond Lane on Sunday morning around 2:15am. A man is alleged to have struck down a woman on the dance floor. The same man then smashed a glass bottle over another patron's head, starting a large brawl. Four men were hospitalised and conveyed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A 21-year-old Warrenwood man remains in hospital awaiting plastic surgery to his face. No charges have been laid at this stage. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Victoria Police, The Age & ABC

New Bar: Maha

Opening yesterday, Melbourne's newest Middle Eastern Bar and Grill, Maha, claims it will provide a "new concept" to Melbourne. Maha is opening into the late evenings to allow for the Arabic custom of Sa'hra - food will be served from 11pm to 3am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Situated on Bond Street, close to Bond Bar, Deck of Secrets says the interior is "a seductive blend of chocolate coloured wall seating with striped backs, lattice-style screens, wooden tables and sophisticated dark wood paneling".

Source: Official website, Press Release [PDF] & Deck of Secrets.