Overview
Surry Hills favourite Firedoor burst onto the scene in 2015 with British-born, Michelin-starred chef Lennox Hastie at the helm, and quickly developed a cult following for its signature wood-fired coal meats. Tables at the venue book out three months in advance, and it was recently named the world's third best steak restaurant. Now, Hastie is expanding his reach with a sister venue that's set to join Firedoor in Surry Hill's leafy inner-city streets.
Slated to open in mid-2022, Gildas is set to be a much more reserved dining space. Gone are the huge cuts of meat roasting over the coals, with the venue instead taking its cues from the wine bars of Europe.
The Basque-inspired bar will seat 60 guests with both indoor and outdoor seating. Half of the restaurant will be allocated to reservations that will open three months in advance, just as Firedoor door. Unlike Firedoor, however, the other half of the bar will be kept open for walk-ins.
While the team is still putting the finishing touches on the menu, you can expect classic southern European pairings. Think manzanilla olives, guindilla peppers and anchovies over a glass of wine, sherry or vermouth.
Although information on the bar is currently sparse, you can expect more details on the horizon soon given that the opening date is scheduled for the middle of this year. For now, you can stay up to date and sign up to be the first to know when reservations will open at the bar's website.
Firedoor, Nikki To
Firedoor's sibling venue Gildas is set to open in Surry Hills in mid-2022. We'll update you with further details when they're announced.
Top Image: Firedoor, Nikki To.