New Terrace Bar The Butler Opens in Potts Point

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Timing is everything and Sydney's newest terrace bar/restaurant has arrived ready for summer. Hamish Watts and Ben Carroll, the duo behind Applejack Hospitality Group, have now added a fourth venue to their collection that includes the ever-popular Bondi Hardware, Kirribilli's The Botanist and SoCal in Neutral Bay.

Opened last night and named The Butler, the moniker of this new addition to Potts Point pays homage to Butlers, an earlier restaurant on the same site, as well as nearby Butler stairs leading down to Woolloomooloo.

Taking full advantage of its elevated position, The Butler offers Sydneysiders the rare but wonderful option of a panoramic terrace, a lush oasis that showcases a stellar view of the city skyline. Inside, intricate illustrations of exotic flora cover the walls, while cane chairs and camel-coloured leather banquets add to the eclectic French colonial vibe.

But The Butler isn't only all just views and chic décor — the menu, designed by the group's executive chef James Privett, promises to be equally impressive. Inspired by both French and Caribbean flavours, you'll find boudin noir next to charred sweetcorn, Lyonnaise sausage rolls with rum and pineapple relish and black bean boulettes with couscous. Summery seafood options abound, including the Tabasco prawns with mango salsa and coconut quinoa, and there's plenty for the gluten-free and vegetarian — we're talking jerk tofu with chilli salsa and broccolini.

A creative menu demands an equally creative drinks list and The Butler has you covered with an extensive range of French wine and champagne as well as more familiar Australian favourites. Alternatively, ask one of the barmen sporting jaunty neck ties to mix you an 'Air France' or 'La Mule' cocktail — or opt for the large carafes to share.

Find The Butler at 123 Victoria Street Potts Point, open Monday – Tuesday 4pm-11pm, Wednesday – Saturday 12pm-12am and Sunday 12pm-10pm.