A Cactus-Filled Rooftop Bar and Japanese Eatery Has Landed in Darlinghurst

You'll find it on top of the recently opened Hyde Park House.
Marissa Ciampi
September 21, 2018

Another Sydney stalwart has been given a new lease on life. Hotel William, a historic four-storey hotel on Darlinghurst's William Street, has reopened after a big round of renos as Hyde Park House — and it now boasts a public bar, cocktail parlour and lounge. But we're already heading up to the hotel's top level, where Slims Rooftop offers views across Hyde Park, izakaya-style eats and Asian-inspired drinks.

The bright fit-out starts with retro frilly orange and pink umbrellas covering all-white furnishings, which include a mix of low and high tables, along with a few picnic-style benches. Heaps of tropical greenery and potted cacti add to the lush surrounds.

It's no secret that cocktail-sipping and rooftops go hand-in-hand, and Slims follows suit with a selection of classics like Aperol spritzes and margaritas ($16–$18), sitting alongside signatures starring Asian ingredients. Sip on a Try Relaxing at Lake Tahoe (Suntory whisky with matcha tea and pisco) or the La Dolce Vita (rum with hibiscus tea, mint and lime), priced at $18 a pop. An all-Australian/New Zealand wine list and local brews by Balter, Modus Operandi and Young Henrys are also up for grabs.

The menu focuses on modern Japanese-inspired small plates — think sushi rolls and poké bowls, along with snacks like truffle oil edamame ($9), pan-fried pork or veggie gyoza ($10) and wasabi karaage chicken ($17). If you're looking for larger dishes to share, there's a traditional teppanyaki slinging grilled goods like salmon teriyaki ($30), miso eggplant ($19) and barbecued prawns ($29).

While Slims launched in early winter, with spring well on its way (and our first 30-degree day behind us) now's the time to head upstairs and throw back a spritz or two in the sun.

Hyde Park House and Slims Rooftop are now open at 47-49 William St, Darlinghurst. The hotel's opening hours are Monday through Saturday from 10am–3am and Sunday from 10am–10pm. Rooftop opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday from noon until late.

Published on September 21, 2018 by Marissa Ciampi
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