About Us

The Banc Licensed Restaurant is located in the original Commercial Bank of Australia building C1930. Exquisitely restored, the Banc Restaurant offers high quality evening dining.

John and Lee Bailey bring 50 years combined hospitality experience to The Banc Restaurant.

Your Chef

Chef, John T Bailey has showcased his culinary creations at some of the world's most prestigious restaurants and hotels including the Athenaeum Club and Sheraton Hotel Hobart, Palm Meadows Golf Club Queensland, Kosciusko Alpine Hotel, Sydney's Regent Hotel, The Dorchester London and a 'consulting experience' for Raffles Hotel, Singapore.

An ambassador for Tasmania, John promotes local produce in Asian markets as specialist consultant to Lactos, introducing the company's products to leading hotels and restaurants across Asia.

Your Host

A former hospitality and tourism executive, Lee Bailey's conference organising, event management and promoting expertise ensures the Banc a competitive edge in Australia's fine dining market.