Overview
Sydney is flush with world-class steakhouses. In fact, we have a whopping five entries in the top 50 of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants list for 2023. Liquid & Larder, the team behind two of those five standout meat emporiums, is bringing another beefy brasserie to Sydney's CBD this September in the form of Alfie's.
Alfie's will arrive on Bligh Street from the crew behind Bistecca (number 32 on the best steak restaurants list), The Gidley (number 43) and The Rover. In contrast to a restaurant like Bistecca which serves up just one cut of meat for $18 per 100 grams, Liquid & Larder promises Alfie's will be a more fast-paced, affordable dining experience with an adjoining bar, a custom-built grill and a steak ageing facility.
Bistecca, Dominic Loneragan
"We love creating experiences that disrupt the status quo. Our first restaurant, Bistecca, made headlines for all the right reasons and we're not afraid to do things that challenge people's assumptions and expectations and make them pay attention," says Liquid & Larder co-founded and directed by James Bradey.
While Alfie's is set to be a more accessible take on the Liquid & Larder formula it will still champion a single cut of meat: sirloin from the NSW Riverine region. Whether you're stopping in for a weekday lunch, after-work meal or relaxed weekend outing, you can pair your beef with a selection of homely sides and a selection from Group Sommelier Kyle Poole's extensive drinks list.
Those looking to just enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with a dose of people-watching can nab a spot in the walk-in bar looking out onto Bligh Street. Former Bartender of the Year and Group Bars Manager Alex Gondzioulis has designed the cocktail menu with classic and seasonal combinations on offer alongside a martini that the team claims will be certified Sydney's coldest.
Pat Stevenson
Alfie's will open at 4–6 Bligh Street, Sydney in September.
Top image: Pat Stevenson