A few years ago the Pumphouse in Darling Harbour got a fab do-over, it shook off its dark woods and ladish interior and said 'Hello Sydney' with a more approachable modern style and the changes are still coming with a new menu dedicated to showcasing not just Australian produce but our natives.
When Haymarket’s most iconic restaurant announced it was shutting its doors, many in Sydney went into foodie mourning. The chefs who would eat there late at night after shifts, party goers, and let’s face it thousands of fans who over the years have slurped, chomped and adored their food including their most loved dish –...
There are two types of people in the world; those who think ‘fashion’, when Italy in mentioned (Valentino, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana) and the rest of us who think food! Whilst the restaurant precinct around Darling Harbour’s ICC is far from the Fontana di Trevi, Italian restaurant Planar Restaurant is willing to share its trade...
Outside its a tourist jungle of fish & chip shops, shopping strips and the odd head swooping seagull. However, inside the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour its an oasis of calm with Atelier bringing you closer to the tastes South of France, rather than CBD’s southern shores. This is a heaven for francophiles – inspired by...
When it comes to secret meeting or hiding places, where better than a cave? For those seeking somewhere to meet for a pre-show share plate and cocktail or a lingering harbourside dinner, then we think Darling Harbour’s new Planar Restaurant was conjured up especially for you. Hollowed out like an exposed cavern below the new...
Need a getaway but don’t have the time to actually get away? Believe it or not, Sydney’s hotels aren’t just filled with tourists and hens parties. Loved up locals are flocking to the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for a night off. This luxury hotel has upped the ante and we’re not just talking about the...
Whilst Darling Harbour is no rival for Vegas, Sydney’s first new-build, five star, international hotel in almost 20 years is right at home. Sofitel Darling Harbour has solid bragging rights, especially when you consider the iconic duo of The Champagne Bar and Atelier restaurant. The lift doors open at floor 3 and the first thing that...
The clink of champagne glasses, the bloom of fresh flowers, the rich aroma of French cooking. If you’ve ever daydreamed about living in Paris, we’re guessing these three things were a big part of the formula. They also happen to be what you’ll find this Wednesday night when the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour turns its...
If you had $250m to spend what would you do? Well, the Hyatt Hotels had big bold vision to transform a tired Darling Harbour duckling (Four Points Sheraton) into a sleek, sexy glamazon – The Hyatt Regency, and we love it! She’s the biggest hotel in Sydney, but it takes more than just height for...
While we’ll never turn a perfect dry martini away, when warm summer nights roll in, switching it up feels kind of essential. We’ve turned to some of our favourite Sydney eateries for the perfect summer cocktails to cool us down when the heat hits. Summer Spritz @ Bar Machiavelli 50ml Aperol Infused with cardamom 15ml Pomegranate liqueur...
