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    The Winery

    3.8 (92 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Carafe of rose wine
    Tiffany D.

    A gem that I decided to ponder off the Main Street and into a hipster kind of road that had a cafe with this winery cozily tucked away! The decor and ambiance is lovely! There was live guitar music being played outside and the inside was with elaborate details! I'm glad they ran out of burgers and so I opted for the brisket baguette! It was so much better and special than a burger. I was craving for a burger, but this brisket has sauerkraut to my liking and mustard with the seeds in it! The bread was warm and crunchy with the softness of the middle in between. I ordered up a rose wine carafe all to myself and it was lovely. Grabbed a book to read with my wine and brisket baguette. I called it a wonderful day on self-care and give acknowledgement to myself. Self-aware kind of book with delicious wine food and drink as well as open, welcoming vibes in the surrounding scene! One knock down is that the waiter at the bar didn't just pour the rest of the wine bottle into my carafe. (It was just 3 ounces leftover.). A bit stingy there, but I guess that's too much wine for the day time drinking and no tipping in Aussie. Also, I asked for ketchup for my fries and the waitress didn't come with any. Service is lacking. Other than that, wine vibes are great here!

    Delicious cockatil
    Alicia V.

    Was sooo hungry one night and because I live in New York City forgot that other cities don't serve food after certain times... you know... so you can starve. Anyway, after being turned away from over 20 restaurants who were eager to close we came here where I tripped over a cool dance floor and all of the sudden was presented with the most amazing gay DJ and a staff member who said they not only were serving food but there was a menu for after the kitchen closed. This is why you always vote for gay rights, because they saved me from a hungry night and we're the most fantastic people. They brought us drinks and the food was awesome and they were awesome. I would recommend the chicken and I barely drink but they brought us 2 beautiful cocktail drinks with roses in them and I was in heaven. I LOVE THIS PLACE! I wish I could give them another star! I will send all of my friends who visit Australia. Such friendly kind people!

    Neha M.

    Lovely selection of wine and cheese, knowledgeable star and cool ambience. This place has it all. The oh, outdoor seating with heaters as well. We went in late on a week night and there were still quite a few patrons there. I had a wine flight and it came paired well with 4 delicious cheese. They also added complimentary crunchy lavash bread, much to the delight of carbs-lover in me. They wines and cheeses were mostly local and a few from Spain. I wish they did reds in their flights too. My wines were all white/rose. Overall, highly recommended for a post-dinner or evening snack or simply having a romantic evening with your loved ones.

    Lamb rump, espresso spring onions, pea puree, fresh peas, tzatziki, dill
    Rose K.

    Excellent food, excellent service, excellent setting. One of my favorites in Sydney. We had the lamb rump, cut is a little tough but prepared well, the pea puree and fresh peas were very fresh and it all went very well together. Also had the BBQ Chicken, this was a very nice surprise, not your ordinary chicken. The Rustic Slaw that came with it is amazing, secret spices - wish I knew what they were. Maybe some sumac? Service was the best we had in Australia.

    Rose drink, The Winery at Surry Hills
    Dan P.

    Visited this trendy little establishment on Saturday afternoon for a friends lunch. We were situated down the back in one of the booths furnished with love pillows, which gave a very laid back feel. We opted for the sharing plates menu and the veal + chorizo sausage rolls were the big hit, followed closely by the squid. The service was excellent, our waiter Henry never let us run out of drinks and continually refilled our water glasses. He was attentive without being over bearing, nothing was a problem, and he didn't take himself too seriously. Most of our crew were drinking Pimms cocktails garnished with lots of fruit. I had a taste and it was very refreshing. When we ran out of lavosh on our cheese platter, we were given some more to finish off. Tom Kime (known for being the chef that cooked the Asian Banquet at Jamie Oliver's wedding) had a little BBQ station set up and was cooking some selections from his new book Tastings. When one of our table grabbed the display book for a read, Tom casually strolled over, introduced himself and explained the premise behind the recipes in the book (pairing all kinds of flavourings together to create balance - sweet, sour, salty and hot). It was great to have a candid chat, and he seemed really down to earth. One of our party was having her birthday and a handful of staff made an impromptu flash mob visit to the table brandishing an old skool ghetto blaster blaring "We No Speak Americano" in the scatty groove section of the track with the sax, and waving lit sparklers as they danced to the song. Everyone in the back section was clapping along and getting into the groove, though our friend was very red faced, especially when one of the male staff danced on the railing behind her, which had everyone in stitches. They popped a rose coloured drink on the table garnished with an actual rose, as a complimentary drink for the birthday girl! All in all this place was great, It was expensive (hence 4-stars instead of 5), but we had a lot of relaxed fun. Looking forward to getting back there in the near future to try the Magnum of Moa - a summer ale we were told, though it does look more like a wheat beer. Final thought: Be wary of Google Maps, it told me to turn left onto Crown Street from the direction I was heading along Campbell Street when in fact it was a right.

    Evan K.

    Ahh The Winery. It's become one of my local dive, only in the two week period after i get paid of course (when i live like a king). The Winery is in a great spot in Surry Hills being central to the big cultural hub (for those afternoons that turn in to nights, which turn in to walking home when the birds are chirping clutching your shoes - don't lie, we've all been there). I've never been amazed by the food at The Winery, the portions are small but are still pretty tasty (I'm more your traditional big portion pub meal kind-of guy). It's the atmosphere that always gets me about this place, everyone is fun, happy and (usually) contains a pretty good looking crowd! Check it out, but be prepared for your wallet to feel much much lighter upon exiting.

    CJ F.

    I couldn't think of a better venue to have spent my birthday while visiting Sydney! Being a work day, my colleague organised a lunch with clients. The Winery has sexy al fresco dining which is perfect for enjoying the sunshine, wine and entertaining. We were a party of 6 so instead of ordering mains we picked small plates to share and I'm glad we got to try everything. I'd go back for the sausage rolls, arancini and the sweet potato fries. For dessert I was surprised with a slice of decadent chocolate cake with honeycomb ice cream. The staff were also exceptional, thank you!

    Alecia W.

    Giant plastic flamingos. Zebra print couches. Abundant greenery. It's the same formula for faux quirky success that's seen The Winery's other two outposts in Kings Cross and Manly gather a strong following throughout the week for drinks and meals. Décor aside, the atmosphere here is always good, and their food and drink are well worth a visit. On a recent long Saturday lunch here, my group took to the tiled Moroccan-look table in the outdoor section (best seat in the house for groups, by far) to wile away the hours with many a jug of sangria - who can resist when they come in white (with mint, lychee and lemon), rose (with strawberries, martini bianco and lemon) and red (spiked with cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, apple and orange) varieties? The food was equally impressive, and service was attentive and friendly despite our excited ramblings and constant demands. Slices of delicate room temperature tuna were just seared and served with a salad of baby leaves and feta, while fellow diners' grilled sirloin steak with herb butter and fries was a much more substantial portion size than many others I've seen.

    Lobster and crab lasagna! Delicious and hearty!
    Chloe H.

    My favorite thing about this place is the ambiance. The eclectic mix of furniture, hip but not disturbing music, hipster staff, and bounty of bar and seating...I'm a fan. The food was delicious and such a great mix of different ingredients. I had the roasted grapes that's paired with a delicious blue cheese, olive spread, toasted walnuts and bread. Delicious! We also had the lobster croquettes. Those were a little bland for my liking but I get the appeal. For main I had the crab and lobster lasagna. It was not like a traditional lasagna with layers of pasta, meat and sauce. This one had those ingredients but was more like a casserole with all the yummy bits in the middle. For drink, had the white sangria to start and a beautiful bottle of grenache! My only one complaint is they don't have doggie bags (takeaway). So whatever you order plan to finish it all!

    Leah C.

    Sigh. The Winery is so many things. Alluring, cheeky, seductive. I sometimes wish I could build a little fort in that place and live in there and get fed good wine through a long straw and never, never have to leave. I went recently with a large group for a goodbye party and was seated upstairs. We decided in the name of indulgence that we would order everything on the tapas / small plates menu. In addition there was a special cheese tasting happening on that night. A particularly handsome guy in plaid came to our table and started running through the different cheeses on offer, what their characteristics are and what food / wine they best compliment. If I'm honest, I am allergic to cheese and was totally and shamelessly oogling the cheese man, so I didn't catch many specifics, but the rest of my friends were very impressed with the selection. I ordered the chicken breast as my main and was delighted with the simplicity and deliciousness of it. After our lavish meal, my friends and wandered out and I was given a chance to fully appreciate the outside patio with view of the city. Next time I come, pray it's soon, I intend to sit out there and indulge in feeling like I'm in an urban Secret Garden.

    James F.

    It is a strange twist of fate that I have never drunk wine at the winery. Always seems to be cocktails or whisky (though the whisky is a no brainer for me). As a venue, the winery offers something a little different that your average pub, which is reflect somewhat in the $$/beverage, but that is to be expected. I do however wish that when I ordered cocktails, the bar staff would still to the generally accepted recipe. A life time ago I used to run a bar and have a small idea of how to make a few drinks, and when steps are skipped (in something like and 'old fashioned') the complexities of the flavour can be destroyed quite easily (thus why I now stick to whisky when I go there). The atmosphere always seems to be pumping at the winery. I do enjoy getting seats upstairs though as I find I am able to talk to people a little easier. Very boring of me I know, but I do enjoy venues that I don't have to spend too much time raising my voice. Reading back over my review it does sound a little negative, but I do enjoy coming here. Guess there are just a couple of things that don't quite do it for me.

    Danielle L.

    There is something for everyone at The Winery. Particularly if everyone is after a good wine. The list is extensive with wines by the glass or bottle and of course there's also plenty of beer, spirits and cocktails. It's the decor that is the real star of The Winery from its chandeliers, arm chairs and sofas, the birds nailed to the roof and a host of other quirks. Then there are the different areas, the upstairs balcony bar, the garden bar, The Graceland Room adorned with Elvis paraphenelia. My favourite now that the weather is warming up is The Laneway, a mis-match of tables, chairs and umbrellas offering a lovely view across Surry Hills into the CBD. It's a great spot to meet friends and kick back. The food is simple fare you can opt for either a bar menu - the minted pea and persian fetta salad was a stand out for me - or a full dining menu which includes a special for each day. We were there friday for the Wagyu steak burger, which was more a steak sandwich than burger but after a long afternoon of wine sampling it did the trick. Always busy, always buzzing and always fun.

    Morgan C.

    I've been here on a few occasions, and I finally went for lunch a few Sundays back. First off, the weather was fantastic, so sitting outside was highly pleasant and with all the greenery, it was like sitting in a very ornate garden. Albeit a garden right next to the CBD. Despite nursing a serious case of hangover-itis, we started off with a glass of champagne (it was a birthday after all) and a serving of the very tasty veal and chorizo sausage roll ($19), which came with a chilli and tomato jam that had a nice little kick to it. I then went with the steak frites for my main ($29.50), which was accompanied with a large helping of shoestring chips and a unhealthy lump of Cafe de Paris (aka butter). I like my steak more or less moo-ing, and this one was (un)cooked perfectly, so that's always going to please me. Once we'd finished our mains, we headed upstairs to meet a couple of friends for a drink and a lounge on the rather elaborate sofas (think Russian with too much money and not enough taste), which somehow work here, but possibly not in your living room. There, I partook in the English classic of Pimms and lemonade, which is on special on Sundays ($15 for a jug - also the same for sangria), while my girlfriend had the double chocolate brownie ($14) as a delayed dessert. Our friend managed to get the staff to put a sparkler in the brownie and sing happy birthday, which seemed quite amusing on a chilled Sunday afternoon, especially as her head was still sore from the night before. I've been here on a few evenings out and I really like it, but a Sunday afternoon is a different kettle of fish, and I love it!

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    Song Kitchen

    Song Kitchen

    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.5 kmSydney

    We love our food and when we hear anything is supporting a good cause in any way, we are…read moreinterested. Raising money, providing resources for the needy or donating profits, we consider all of this amazing! So when we heard that SONG KITCHEN has a social conscience, offering 100% of their profits to support the YWCA NSW - an organisation that helps women experiencing domestic violence, we were there in a heartbeat. Located on Elizabeth street, Sydney, it is a hotel restaurant in the city end of Surry Hills. Song Kitchen is somewhere city goers may walk past everyday. Don't just walk past, head on in. Open for less than a year, Song Kitchen is run head chef, Charlotte Gonzales. She comes with a wealth of experience, having been a chef since the age of 18 having worked in a number of well known restaurants, including a number of Merivale venues. The menu at Song Kitchen offers fine dining quality at a reasonable price, showcasing fresh food that is European Bistro inspired. There is also an extensive wine and cocktail list. Song Kitchen is also giving back to diners, offering a free wine with dinner as a promotion. We were in a group and were fortunate enough to sample much of the menu. This included the Rabbit terrine with apricot, pistachio and chargrilled bread as well as the Kingfish ceviche. The charcuterie board, which is always a great share option for a group and had a quality selection of cured meats, house pickles, and chargrilled bread and very enjoyable with a glass of wine. A fresh light option was the tomato and melon salad with prosciutto. Our favourite was the grilled king prawns, perfectly cooked and plenty of flavour provided by long red chilli, garlic, coriander, lime & romesco salsa. The corn fed chicken breast, super tender, served with potato mash, broccoli and a lemon salsa. A number of our group went for the beautifully cooked grain fed scotch filler (250g), served with a generous amount of nicely seasoned shoestring fries, red wine jus and a side of Bearnaise. If you are in the mood for pasta the waiter recommended the Pince all'Amatriciana tomato sauce. Despite the fact we were extremely full, a few of us wanted dessert too and shared some classic including; Crepes Suzette, Creme Caramel and profiteroles. A beautiful menu with so many awesome options! Make a booking, dine with your friends and know you're helping a good cause!

    I went here for a quick nice work lunch with colleagues from out of town. The space is beautiful,…read moremuch more roomy than it appears from the street. The lunch menu is a curated selection of lunch favorites with a fine dining twist. Beautiful flavors and beautifully presented. The only semi criticism is that the serving sizes were small. I had the burger and it came with no sides. It just needed a little more something. My colleague had the ribs and he had to grab a snack afterwards. So excellent for a light lunch, not great if you're hungry!

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    Poly

    Poly

    2.0(4 reviews)
    0.4 kmSurry Hills

    Really terrible service, really terrible management. Would never come again given the wah Poly…read moretreated my party.

    Poly is the sister restaurant of Ester, Chippendale. Both restaurants are high on our list of…read moreSydney favourites. Poly is located in a great spot on the border of Surry Hills and the Southern end of the CBD. You will find it in a large converted industrial space part of the Paramount site on Commonwealth Street. The restaurant's bar is large and very prominent, which could give play to Poly's vision to be a bar, which also serves food. Although the kitchen is small, they utilise the space well and the food is superb, making this an all round top dining experience. There are many different table configurations, great for groups, our favourite tables are by the kitchen and the mesmerising wood fire.The cooking is rustic refined woodfire, all cooked over open flame, with cooking racks above at different levels to allow for different temperatures and multiple dishes to be cooked at the same time, all whilst absorbing flavour from the charred wood below.We love that this restaurant group make their bread fresh and there are a number of options on the menu that feature the freshly made bread. There is the sourdough roll with whipped butter and parsley oil. The roll has a bit of weight to it, when you pick it up from the plate, however the texture is light and fluffy.Our favourite was the anchovy bread, simple and delicious with a heavy hit of lemon, the rind boosting the flavour, the anchovy flavour only light and hanging in the background. The Nduja and honeycomb toast was a good combination of sweet, savoury and spice. The soft house made bread is toasted and topped with Nduja, spreadable spicy Italian pork salami and to finish spoon of fresh honeycomb.We also ordered some small bites to share, the beef tartare was brilliant, one of the better in Sydney, nicely seasoned and plenty of flavour from pickled mushroom, dill pickle and the fermented hot sauce takes it to another level.The butterflied prawns that are famous at Ester, also made an appearance. They hit our table and are perfectly cooked, the meat of the prawn peeling away from the shell with ease.The Koji Marinated beef intercostal, succulent slightly fatty beef which carries the sweet marinade and horseradish, the beef cubed and cooked on skewers over the fire. This dish was mouthwatering and kept us going back for more.For a main we ordered the whole dory fish, baked over the fire with scales on, this nicely steaming the fish inside. The fish cooked in a rustic smokey tomato sauce taking on the flavour of the fish as it cooked over the flames. This dish certainly grabbed our attention when it arrived at the table the scales cracking and peeling of with ease, as did the flesh inside. This was enjoyed with a side of cos lettuce and broccoli shoots.We finished the meal with a top dessert, also quite rustic to look at. The sticky date doughnut, a crisp outer crust soft dough inside, the sticky date sauce soaked up by doughnut and a topped with a thick vanilla cream that melts into the sauce and doughnut.The larger space of Poly gives a different feel to the cosy Ester restaurant. We enjoyed the whole experience, our waiter very good with explaining the food and helping choose wine, which was excellent, we really enjoyed the Barberra from the Yarra, Vic, a heavy ballsy red, that had long lasting flavour. The cocktails were also superb. We also enjoyed the atmosphere, it was easy to enjoy a conversation and the food all cooked to a high standard, which takes skill, especially when cooking over an open flame. This is our kind of food, a must dining experience and a return definitely on the cards

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    Fuku Sake & Wine Bar - Yakitori and cocktails

    Fuku Sake & Wine Bar

    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.8 kmSydney

    Now I know the word 'comfort' means a lot of different things to different people. But comfort food…read moreto me includes stir fried radish cake, steaming fluffy rice with spicy soups, slurpy beef noodles buried under a thick blanket of thick beef gravy, chilli crab smoothered in luscious bright neon orange sauce and steamboat bubbling away like a jacuzzi. A steamboat is only made even better when it's full of spicy tomyum or sichuan broth. Yet no matter how much I wanted to sit down to a Sichuan hotpot dinner, the SO was adamant he didn't want a repeat performance on the chilli stakes. Instead he voted that we have dinner at Fuku Restaurant Sake and Wine Bar. Fuku Restaurant Sake and Wine Bar's menu is Japanese and includes a little bit of everything: donburi, yakidori, sushi, sashimi, tempura and nabe. I danced a little jig inside, seeing as nabe is similar enough to steamboat and hotpots, so I was going to get my steamboat fix afterall. The seafood nabe was a small order and perfect for the both of us. It included one leg portion of crab (possibly blue swimmer), 2 large prawns, mussels, squid, firm tofu, spring onions and fresh cabbage. I cannot imagine how large the large size might be. Our waiter brought over the cooker and the claypot with all the raw ingredients piled in a heap, turned the cooker on and told us to wait, which was easy enough as we munched on the yakidori, sashimi and tempura. I couldn't resist giving the nabe a couple of pokes to ensure everything cooked properly. Once the pot got bubbling, a waitress came over to scoop out our individual servings and then shell the whole prawns. It was a little unexpected, seeing as how hotpot/nabe is normally a homely affair where we'd get down and dirty with our hands - it's half the fun, but I suppose being posher than the street food stalls and home, the service Fuku Restaurant Sake and Wine Bar provided was logical. Nonetheless, it was the perfect tummy warmer and we left very satisfied.

    This place is beautiful, the atmosphere is chilled and welcoming, with a glorious and fruitful…read moreselection of beverages that I found myself still contemplating what to drink once the food was sitting on my table. Definitely try the yakitori platter. The food is unbelievable and mouth watering, however the attentiveness of the staff is what enhanced my dining experience here. This was a wonderful surprise to stumble upon and highly recommend this place! Five star and beyond, without a doubt.

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    The Larder Wine & Cheese Bar

    The Larder Wine & Cheese Bar

    4.5(2 reviews)
    7.0 km
    $$$

    By definition, a larder means a room or a large cupboard that's used for storing food. And woah,…read moredoes this shop live up to its name. The Larder is a beautifully arranged store full of gorgeously packaged products that will have you wondering whether you're buying something just for its pretty jar or for the actual product itself. It does make for handy gift shopping though (whose mum doesn't love a block of French chocolate or Blue Mountains handcrafted coffee?). They stock a really great range of Australian and international cheeses, Hunter Valley olive oil by the litre, and top brands like Christine Manfield, Byron Bay Chilli Co and Toby's Estate. If you're on your way to a dinner party or BBQ and need to take along a token offering, grab a loaf of Brasserie sourdough or a cheese platter. The specialty grocer store opened after the owners returned from France and realised how difficult it is to find all the quality local and imported products you wanr in the one place. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and clearly love what they're doing. There's plenty of parking available, just look for the green and white striped storefront.

    Looking for some fine ingredients? Stop here…read more They've got some fine cheeses, breads, pastas, sauces, and more. Lots of artisan-produced foodstuffs from Australia and around the world. Good stuff for gifts to foodie people, or when you need to lay out bits and bites that need to impress. You can also buy quality olive oil in bulk - in their or your own containers - that is much closer to cheap bottled brands. Nice!

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    GPO Cheese & Wine Room - Only thing I wish this place had..... was better phone reception :-)

    GPO Cheese & Wine Room

    4.4(18 reviews)
    1.6 kmSydney
    $$$

    A Hidden gem in the depths of Martin place in the CBD of Sydney is the GPO cheese room. Enter via…read morethe old post office building, head down the stairs and you will find your cheese wonderland. Once inside the cheese room, to the left is a cheese counter and the rest of the room is filled with bottles of wine. This could be considered heaven for some and probably is. There is a nicely set dining room to the right, where you can enjoy your selections in sophisticated comfort. The staff are very attentive, filling your water glass and providing great service. The GPO cheese room has a large selection of wine from many regions around the world, much like their cheese offerings. We browsed the menu trying to decide what to order, a difficult task considering everything they have to offer. Do we pick a couple of different types of cheese, burgers, antipasto, a cheese and wine flight or a main? Nope, we spot that they have fondue on the menu, something you do not come across too often in Sydney. This is something that appeals to my Swiss roots. We select a nice glass of pinot and sip away, in anticipation for the brie coulommiers and truffle fondue to arrive. The fondue hits the table, the flame is lit and the cheese melts, turning into a bowl of liquid goodness. The fondue set was very impressive, consisting of a large platter containing a selection of cured meat, potatoes, bread, crackers, pickled figs and grilled garlic prawns. The fondue forks were kept busy as we were selecting items to pass through that decadent mix of cheese and truffle, transforming each item into a mass flavour infusion. At $56 between two, it is great value. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the GPO cheese room, set up in the historic post office building at the bottom of Martin Place. With a great selection of cheese and wine at a good price, this place is now on our radar and one we recomnend you add to your list.

    Do you like cheese? Do you LOVE cheese? (are you the weird person who doesn't like cheese but likes…read moreyour friends who like cheese?) Then the GPO cheese and wine room is for YOU! There are a range of options to get your cheese fix including a cheese fondu for two ($49), Mac and cheese (16$) and cheese boards. The friendly and knowledgable staff will keenly pair a beautiful wine for you choice of cheese. The restaurant is intimate with low lighting and a sneaky corridor for a quiet date night or a lovely night with friends! I haven't needed a reservation here but if you are planning to come it wouldn't be worth missing out on. cheese cheese yes please!

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    GPO Cheese & Wine Room - This is a great little place hidden away in the basement of the GPO.

    This is a great little place hidden away in the basement of the GPO.

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    GPO Cheese & Wine Room

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    Eau de Vie - Birth of Venus.

    Eau de Vie

    4.2(44 reviews)
    0.8 kmDarlinghurst
    $$$

    The name Eau de Vie literally translates to "water of life" in French, although it is also the name…read moreused for a wide variety of distilled, fruit-based liquors. In Sydney, Eau de Vie is better translated as a dim and sultry bar responsible for some of the most creative cocktails in the city. Make reservations, and consider coming during the week when the crowds may be a bit more tolerable. They also boast some specials such as $1 Islay oysters on Thursdays and in Whiskey and Cheese Wednesdays. The Wednesday special is a particularly great deal as 40 AUD gets you a pairing of 5 cheese and 5 whiskies. On our visit, we managed to get lucky with Japanese Suntory whiskey night. Getting to compare the Chita Grain, Suntory Kakubin, Hibiki Harmony, Hakushu DR, and Yamazaki DR side by side was not only a treat for the palate, but made it easier to identify distinctive differences between each. The cocktails themselves come with quirky names, and list of unique ingredients. Lapsang Souchong, red miso, and even Parmesan were used to compliment the various liquors. Most importantly, they manage to slay on the taste in addition to the creativity factor. Not sure how long they stay on the menu, but for example the Black Lantern (Laphroaig 10 yo whiskey, Chivas 12 yo whiskey, coconut and red bean milk, with salt and sesame) was a well balanced masterpiece. The Popcorn Flip (Martell VS Cognac, Curaco, White Chocolate, Honey, Egg, Popcorn; Served Up) was like dessert in a glass. For those looking to pair their drinks with a bit more, Eau de Vie has small "Grazing" items such as potato croquettes, and pork terrine. Also,they offer larger "Plates" like steak slider (severed with 3) or scallops on the half shell. If all that wasn't enough to whet your palette, they adtionally have either single serve selections of meat and cheeses or tasting boards with an assortment of items ready to order. All in all a solid selection to savor alongside your drink of choice. While finding the speakeasy-esque bar off the street may not be the easiest feat, it is certainly worth the effort to do so.

    A triumphant way to start, middle, or finish a night, and quite simply one of the best cocktail…read morebars in Sydney. This was our last stop on a secret bar cocktail birthday crawl for the ages, and by the beard of Zeus did it deliver. Straight up, a massive fanboy shout-out to Joy and Camille, who went out of their way to look after us with smiles and good grace even after we were super late for our booking courtesy of some neglectful service at another bar. They looked after the every person in the place with fun, courtesy, care and laughter, here are two hosts who love their jobs and man, it makes for a shit hot experience as a punter, I didn't want to leave. And the cocktails. We'd been slugging booze for the last 4 hours and these still blew us put of our pants and into something more delicious - a White Negroni and a Smoky Bacon Old Fashioned are my new favourite tipples (see you in hell, whisky sour, your services are no longer required). Classy, romantic, fun, fabulous, and everything in between. Best.

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    Eau de Vie - The beautiful Whisky Room. Image courtesy of Eau De View (Used with permission)

    The beautiful Whisky Room. Image courtesy of Eau De View (Used with permission)

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