If you’re looking for a night that strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated glam and cheeky indulgence, Dean and Nancy’s Thursday night Patron El Alto Tequila menu on level 22 is where your next soirée should start. From the first sip to the final bite, this three-course experience isn’t just about tequila – it’s about elevating your night with bold flavours, playful surprises, and just the right amount of sass.
Perched high above Sydney’s bustling streets, Dean and Nancy offers a front-row seat to the city’s sparkling skyline with their piano player greeting you upon entry. If you time it right, you’ll catch the sun dipping below the horizon, turning the sky into a masterpiece of oranges and pinks. Inside, the sleek bar gleams under soft lighting, and plush booths invite you to sink in and stay a while. It’s equal parts intimate and lively—perfect for date night or that much-needed girls’ catch-up you’ve been promising to organise for weeks.
Now, onto the star of the show: the three-course tasting menu paired with carefully curated Patron tequila-based cocktails. The starter is a playful twist on tradition – NSW Rock Oysters’ served with a raspberry emulsion, enclosed in a crunchy kataifi shell, and topped with a touch of lemon balm. It’s smooth and unexpected, bringing all the oceanic vibes without the shell. This pairs perfectly with the BPM cocktail, a refreshing blend of Patrón El Alto, coconut, beetroot, lemon, agave, and a drizzle of dill oil drops on top served in a crisply cold cocktail glass. Refreshing, delicious, and dare I say, practically healthy?
The main course features a small yet satisfyingly meaty portion of kingfish, accented with tajin, mango and lime gel, purple onion, and micro herbs. While the serving size leaves you wanting more, that’s where the optional truffle parmesan fries come in—because let’s be real, fries are always a good idea. The paired cocktail, La Luz de Jalisco, steps up the game with warm cardamom notes, mango, toasted coconut, and mango leather perched on top. It delivers a cosy, spiced tequila-based Old Fashioned twist.
Dessert rounds out the experience with a mix of textures—avocado gelato meets coconut, dry fruit, and a rich chocolate crumble, creating a playful balance of soft, creamy, and crunchy. The final cocktail, El Caído, brings an initially overwhelming spicy ginger kick, softened by lime, cacao, and a blueberry-apricot foam on top that adds a sweetness to the mix. The strong ginger flavour mellows as the cleverly themed ice cubes melt.
In the end, the Patron Tequila menu at Dean and Nancy delivers more than just a meal—it’s an experience worth savouring. From jaw-dropping views to adventurous flavours, every detail is crafted to impress. So, whether you’re out to dazzle on date night or clink glasses with your girls, this is one Sydney spot that knows how to serve up a good time with style (and a little bit of spice).
Dean and Nancy on Level 22
Level 22, in the A by Adina Hotel
22 Hunter Street, Sydney
The Patron El Alto Menu is exclusively on Thursday nights
Open from 5pm