Landmark locations, undeniable stellar views and classy surrounds. With longer days and warmer nights now here, it’s time to fill the calendar with some of the best rooftop bars for a perfect Sydney summer.
Henry Deane at Hotel Palisade, Millers Point
Henry Deane rooftop bar, is the classy and contemporary establishment serving both lunch and dinner and your fave tipple. A cocktail lounge positioned on level 5 of the 1912 heritage listed building, Hotel Palisade captures unbeatable 360-degree views of Sydney city from the Harbour Bridge to Barangaroo and beyond. Shaking up cocktails like the ‘Pisco Disco’ and dishes of Soft shell crab roll and freshly shucked oysters, get a seat early as this place fills fast.
Location: 35 Bettington St, Millers Point.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 12pm-midnight and Sunday 12pm-10pm
Web: www.hotelpalisade.com.au/henrydeane
United, Barangaroo
One of the newest precincts in Sydney, Barangaroo has a few new gems well worth placing on our beverage itinerary. United serves modern Australian cuisine and Champagne popsicles for those balmy nights with tropical cocktails alongside plates to share and contemporary dishes + vegan dishes. With sunset views over Darling Harbour, be it after work or weekend drinks, it’s summer feels all-round.
Location: Rooftop, Level 4, Exchange Place, 400 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo.
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12pm – late and Sundays: 11am – late.
Web: www.untiedsydney.com.au
Smoke, Barangaroo House
Not too far from United, esteemed chef Matt Moran and Solotel’s Barangaroo House, opened the doors to Smoke, a 150-seater rooftop bar providing picturesque harbour and city skyline views. Awarded Sydney’s Best New Bar at the 2018 Time Out Bar Awards, the sleek interiors of the three-level building offer contemporary Australian cuisine created by Executive Chef Cory Campbell and classic cocktails.
Location: 35 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney.
Hours: Monday to Wednesday – 3pm to midnight. Thursday to Sunday – midday to midnight
Web: www.barangaroohouse.com.au/smoke-bar
Zephyr, CBD
Hotel rooftop bars aren’t anything new, but the luxe setting of Zephyr Sky Bar at the Hyatt Regency Sydney is just that. Opening earlier this year and offering made to order cocktails, the modern decor wraps the curves of the building while you take in the lights of the CDB and seaside sunset. Vermouth inspired cocktails and rum sourced from around the globe are ready to savour.
Location: Level 12, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:00pm – late. Friday – Sunday: 12:00pm – late
Web: www.hyatt.com
Intercontinental, Double Bay
In keeping with hotel trends, the rooftop bar and pool at the Intercontinental Double Bay is one stylish setting. This summer Perrier Jouet Champagne takes residence offering Cabana Packages to take in the sprawling harbour views in-between take a refreshing dip.
Location: 33 Cross St, Sydney
Hours: Summer season (October – March) Tuesdays to Sundays from 11am – 1 hour after sunset.
Web: www.icsydneydoublebay.com
Check out Part 2 here for more great places to savour the summer.
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