Overview
Sip upper-crust cocktails in swanky surrounds at the latest lavish venture from the teams at The Island and Lobo Plantation. Now open in Darlinghurst, Darlo Country Club is inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood — and if it's anything like the groups' previous collaboration, it seems like we've got good reason to get excited.
The new bar is located in the old Victoria Room space, the same spot where The Lobo Plantation's Michael Hwang and Eddie Levy, and Adam Abrams and Julian Tobias of The Island held their temporary bar-cum-ski lodge, The Chalet, over winter.
Swapping the snow machine and the fondue station for linen panelling and a six-foot chandelier, Darlo Country Club is intended as a permanent replacement for the pop-up winter wonderland. The decor has been completely transformed, and draws its inspiration from the exclusive social clubs of LA, incorporating brass elements, plant life and a pastel pink entranceway. Banquettes fitted with call buttons should make table service a breeze, while they also have a function space for up to 250 people.
The bar team will be headed by The Lobo Plantation's Julius Yates, who has crafted a number of theatrical cocktails for guests to imbibe. The Bubbarita mixes bubble-gum infused tequila and Blue Curacao with grape citrus foam, lime juice and an orange blossom flame, The Don combines Pampero Especial rum, cherry puree, pineapple juice, passionfruit puree, lemon juice, ginger syrup and mint, while the Eton Fizz offers a liquid alternative to the Eton Mess with Tanqueray, strawberry shrub, lemon juice, thyme syrup, egg white and soda.
Darlo Country Club also offers a brasserie style dining menu. Dishes include kingfish ceviche and sliced scotch fillet, confit duck leg spring rolls, and a chimichurri and bitter leaf salad. Plus. there's their signature offering: lobster and truffle mac 'n' cheese.
The Darlo Country Club can be found at 235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst. They are open Wednesdays 5pm - midnight, and 5pm – 2am Thursday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.darlocountryclub.com.au.