Overview
Sydney CBD's go-to spot for pork-fuelled splendour, Swine & Co, is packing up shop. Currently residing in the former Bank of New South Wales on O'Connell Street, the house that pork built is planning to cease trading in early May; currently in development for a new expanded location in Surry Hills later this year.
Joining the already well-attended meat temples of Surry Hills is an interesting move for the Urban Purveyor Group (who also own Sydney CBD staples like Ananas Bar and Brasserie, The Cut Bar and Grill and Saké). Leaving the suit-heavy realms of Sydney's CBD for the more laidback casual dining scene of Surry, Swine & Co. will continue cranking out its established, pig-focused menu — including those infamous house pork crackling chips. But they'll also be adding US-style barbecue and over 150 whiskies and a huge craft beer list to the menu. That's one big ol' 'when in Rome' huh?
Whether Surry Hills has room for one more meat lovin', whisky-guzzlin' American-style joint remains to be seen — the suburb's not exactly wanting for pulled pork and Knob Creek. But since Swine & Co. opened in February 2014, the restaurant has generated quite the carnivorous following. Perhaps it's time for a new crowd.
"We are thrilled to be introducing our highly successful and newly expanded Swine & Co. concept to the buzzing Surry Hills food scene," says UPG CEO Thomas Pash. "The new location will offer seriously great food in a laid back, fun and comfortable atmosphere. We’re working on amazing food and beverage menus for our customers and look forward to welcoming some new faces when we open in a few months."
Trading at Swine & Co.'s CBD location will cease in May, with the new Surry Hills location to open later this year.