The Dolphin Hotel Wine Room Is Now Open

The transformation of The Dolphin Hotel into one of Surry Hill's schmickest establishments is finally complete. First they kicked open the doors to their public bar, followed by the launch of their dining room. Now for the massive cherry on top: an intimate 50-seat wine room with its very own dedicated kitchen.

Owner Maurice Terzini, of Iceberg's fame, has tapped Sommelier of the Year James Hird to take care of the Dolphin wine list, and take care of it he certainly has. Thirsty patrons will be able to choose from more than 35 wines by the glass and over 150 wines by the bottle. If you don't like wine, they also offer a selection of cocktails made with locally distilled spirits. Not sure why you've come to a wine room though.

The kitchen will be headed by chef Sam Cheetham, who's created a menu full of dishes designed to compliment your drink. Think crispy sweetbreads with egg yolk sauce and guanciale, and savoy cabbage stuffed with rabbit, pork and truffle. On top of that, the wine room is also home to The Dolphin Salumeria, a salumi cabinet packed to the brim with mouth-watering cured meats by local suppliers like Continental Deli and LP's Quality Meats.

The Dolphin Hotel Wine room will be open 5pm to midnight, seven nights a week. It can also be booked for private functions outside of regular opening hours.

Find The Dolphin Hotel at 412 Crown Street, Surry Hills. For more information visit www.dolphinhotel.com.au.

Photos by Jason Loucas.