Dine and Make Curtain Call, as Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House Is Now Serving 45-Minute Snack and Cocktail Sessions
Conceived as an indulgent pre- or post-show treat, relish a trio of elevated snacks and a curated cocktail amid luxe surrounds.
Not every dining experience has to be an all-in extravaganza rolling through one course after another for hours on end. Instead, Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House has crafted a short-on-time session, perfect for easygoing pre-show dates or a stellar bite afterwards when it's time to discuss what you've just witnessed on the stage.
Priced at $50 per person, 'Bennelong In 45 Minutes' features three top-notch bar snacks and a Traveller's cocktail served upstairs in the Bennelong Bar. Pretty good, considering it also comes with unbeatable harbour views. Crafted by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore and Head Chef Rob Cockerill, this sophisticated quick-fire offering is served daily from 5.30pm.
The tight-knit menu is drawn from Bennelong Bar's everyday selection, where each dish is served with delicacy and innovation in equal measure. Think options like Maremma duck pithivier with black garlic; wagyu bresaola panisse with brown butter aioli; and chestnut, truffle and shiitake arancini.
Meanwhile, your trio of treats includes a signature concoction plucked from the restaurant's much-loved cocktail menu, 'The Travellers'. Indebted to the Bellalong team's homelands, this collection of six creative tipples spans options like the Vietnamese-inspired Citadel and the Big Ben — a gin-heavy number featuring sugar snap peas and English bitters.
Ready for an indulgent, but short-lived affair? Bennelong In 45 Minutes might just be the most decadent way to spend a snack-sized moment in town. So, take the time to soak up the venue's iconic surrounds and relish the restaurant's renowned cuisine. After all, you shouldn't need to rush to make the curtain call.
Opened in 2015, Bennelong is the Sydney Opera House's premier restaurant, offering a luxe way to elevate your theatre-going experience. And if you're not catching a show, this special sip and snack session is still a great way to get acquainted with a celebrated dining destination without forking out for a multi-course feast.
Bennelong In 45 Minutes is served daily from 5.30pm in the Bennelong Bar at the Sydney Opera House. Head to the website for more information.
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