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    Sweethearts Rooftop

    4.0 (26 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Benjamin B.

    Why for has Melbourne more rooftop bars than Sydney? WHY FOR I ask you. Melbourne people can't even wear shorts properly, they don't deserve a raft of rooftops. One of the few bad boys we gots is Sweethearts, sitting atop Kit & Kaboodle on what used to be the main party street of the Cross, but which is now the ....idk.... cafe street? What do we call the Cross these days? Anyway, yadda yadda lots of stairs yadda yadda wooooorth it, plus you're getting free exercise, stop complaining. Great for a chilled quiety or a raging party, this open-air pen is even more enjoyable with Tommy's Margaritas, just $10 from 4-6pm daily. Ain't no after-work heart starter like anything with tequila. The food menu looks so good. Like, ribs with home-made BBQ sauce, and Andouille sausage good. Next time I will be all up in that business.

    Scallops were amazing!
    Laurie T.

    Love this place! It is located right in the middle of the dirty and noisy part of Darlinghurst Road but you totally forget that you are in this area. After climbing a certain number of stairs (be prepared!), you discover this amazing rooftop with wooden tables surrounded by plants and bulb lights. The food is really good, we had 4 small dishes to share - the scallops were memorable. You can have jugs of Pimm's of Sangria. On top of that, waiters are nice and the vibe is really pleasant. It is just the perfect spot for a summerish evening.

    A mix of the ribs, sirloin and potato salad.
    Brianne K.

    Loved it! A little pricey for BBQ, but a nice night out if the weather is good! There's no takeaway or boxes to take home the extras, so start with 1-2 items on the menu. Portions are huge! Especially for Sydney.

    EPS S.

    Excellent! Small menu but perfect. The nachos a bean tacos were perfect for a nice lunch. Margaritas great. A must return.

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    Chelsea C.

    This place is absolutely delightful! I found the Sweethearts Rooftop September special on Facebook, where they play movies for free every Monday night. I recommended this to my professor instead of class and to my surprise she accepted it wholeheartedly! We had dinner prior to arriving so unfortunately we didn't get to try any of their food. However, my friend and I split a Jug of the Paradise something drink. It was blue/green and absolutely delicious. The vibes were awesome, relaxed and chill. It helped me forget it was Monday. They aired 10 Things I Hate About You, an American classic. I would definitely come back to this amazing rooftop gem. Loved how close it was to the train stop! However, the overall area it's located in is kind of sketch and plastered with strip clubs and adult shops. Don't worry you're going the right way.

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    Alexandra M.

    Not so much a BBQ as a Mexican Bar but good none the less! All types of seating from high tops, to benches, to lounge chairs to a love seat, for whatever you're in need of. The lights are a nice touch to add color. The ground is uneven so be careful! I had the Rose, which was not what I expected as it was a bit sour, but it was in the fridge and she just opened it so I guess that was right! I have to take a star off because one of the bartenders reprimanded another while people were waiting for drinks. I couldn't hear 100% what it was about but the reprimand-er kept saying 'its not a big deal, just remember for the future'--so why could it not wait? Or not be in public? Or not be said in a more friendly way so the reprimand-ee did not look so scared?

    Jim D.

    It is well worth climbing up the mountain to reach the rooftop restaurant try the cider its good and the salmon was really good enjoy the outdoor setting service is fast and friendly no complaints nice place to have a lunch overlooking the sights of Kings Cross

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    It is semi covered by a roof and then there is an open air area, but the are large umbrellas you can hide under.

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    Esteban - Grilled prawns taco.

    Esteban

    4.5(8 reviews)
    1.6 kmSydney

    Super cool place that qualifies as a hidden gem as it's tucked down a little alley way. Inside,…read morethey have an upstairs dining rrom and downstairs a sweet bar and speakeasy vibe. Loved it. They did seat us under a staircase and it was annoying hearing the heavy footsteps stomping up and down throughout dinner service. The food was very good to stellar! As others have mentioned, the Tacos are King here. Tartare Tacos are amazing, and we loved the Salmon Civiche and the carnitas tacos, as well. Flathead Civiche was delicious, Brussels Sprouts were super tasty, and we also enjoyed the twice cooked Pork Belly. Not so good was the Pato Ahumado. The mole was really tasty but not enough, and the breast was really tough and fatty, plus no proper cutlery provided. Really disappointing, as we couldn't eat or enjoy it and it was like we just threw $72 away. While I did appreciate their coursing, we did wait for long periods between. Cocktails were good, as was a glass of wine, but pours are very light. Recommended, for sure. Avoid the duck.

    The food at Esteban was incredible!! They had tons of options to choose from and the environment…read moresuper unique, moody, and cool. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. The tacos were amazing!! The chips and dip were also very good and had a nice balance of flavor. Was something unique that I had not tried before. Everything tasted high quality with a large depth of flavor. Would highly recommend!

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