Overview
If you love a night out with a sweet deal, then we have the scoop for you. The Hollywood Quarter is partnering with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey for the month of October to launch Sweet Nights, with great food, drinks and live performances.
Jack Daniel's Honey is a blend of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and its own honey liqueur. The resulting drop is as smooth as only Jack can be, with a touch of honey sweetness. It's perfect on its own, with ice and, of course, in cocktails. Five venues in the Hollywood Quarter are serving up buzzworthy cocktails with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and delicious bites that'll satisfy your sweet tooth.
Whether you're sipping on a Jack Daniel's Honey cocktail or catching some live tunes, here's what's happening in the Hollywood Quarter this October.
Butter
The popular fried chicken spot in Surry Hills is serving up The Issaceatsalot Fried Chicken Irish "Spice Bag" with a zingy Jack Daniel's Honey Lemon Melon Fizz.
Located on Hunt Street, Butter gets its vibe from New York City's hip hop culture. Think fried chicken with punk names — I'll have a hot AF 3PAC — served in a totally packed club-like environment. Doubting its street cred? Don't. This place is the real deal.
Chicken is the name of the game at Butter. They are ramping up the good times with their Issaceatsalot Fried Chicken Irish "Spice Bag." It's a spin on the viral Irish-Chinese delicacy. Butter's version features crispy fried chicken pieces, chilli and Chinese five-spice mix, stir-fried onions and capsicum, green shallots and Irish-Chinese curry sauce — ask any Irish person; this stuff is legendary.
Butter is serving this tempting snack with a Jack Daniel's Honey Lemon Melon Fizz, a bespoke cocktail made with Jack Daniel's Honey, Midori, watermelon and lemonade.
The pairing is available all day, every day in October. Follow what's happening on its Instagram.
Poly
Poly is the Ester team's still very elegant take on a casual restaurant and wine bar. It's elevating its Apolytivo Hour — get it, aperitivo hour? — with a lush Honey Highball paired with a fried potato stack.
The Honey Highball is a floral and fruity number made with Jack Daniel's Honey, Unico Pomelo vermouth — this is a wine bar, after all — bergamot soda and garnished with fresh honeycomb. The fried potato stack makes for a great accompaniment, offering a delightful crunch and rich taste that the drink cuts through.
Apolytivo Hour is available every weekday, Monday to Friday — the cocktail will also be available on the weekends. Stay up to date on what's happening on its Instagram.
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
This revamped screening room and small bar are bringing a little old-school charm to a night at the movies. Head down during October to sip on a sweet cocktail made with Jack Daniel's Honey for Hollywood Quarter's Sweet Nights.
The drop was inspired by Dig! XX (2024), a documentary on The Dandy Warhols and Brian Jonestown Massacre. It's a classic blend of lemon, peach and ginger iced tea with Jack Daniel's Honey and notes of nectar.
During Sweet Nights, the cinemas and bar will screen a series of documentary and narrative films on Monday nights, like the Strokes' Meet Me in the Bathroom and Prince's cult classic Purple Rain — tying in with Jack Daniels' long-standing connection to live music. The team are also curating a lively music playlist for the bar to keep the vibes strong and to launch its new 'Hospo Nights'.
The cocktail will be available all month long. Check out what's happening on its Instagram.
Hotel Hollywood
Nestled among Surry Hills' deco-era buildings, Hotel Hollywood exudes old Hollywood charm with its curved bar, friendly staff, and simple menu, but be sure to arrive early as it fills up fast.
The spot is serving up a classic cocktail with a modern twist: its take on an old fashioned. Blending Jack Daniel's Honey, Domaine Ginger Liqueur, orange bitters and an acacia smoke infusion for a touch of complexity.
Available all month long. Keep tabs on all its happenings on its Instagram.
Soda Factory
Venture beyond the 50s-themed Bobby's storefront to find this hidden bar bringing a real slice of New York City to Surry Hills. Simply pull on the handle of the Coke machine, and you're inside the Soda Factory. Take a seat in one of the inviting booths or comfy mid-century sofas and order up its cocktail special for Sweet Nights.
Sweet meets heat with this highball JD Hot Honey. It's a blend of Jack Daniel's Honey, spicy Ancho Reye, bright, fruity notes from passionfruit, raspberry, citrus, and a touch of sugar. It's served in a highball and garnished with a passionfruit "bowl" dipped in sugar with raspberry and absinthe. A complex drop for a cool setting.
Cocktail of the month is available every night for $14. Follow the good times on its Instagram.
Sweet Nights is happening at The Hollywood Quarter from October 3–31. For more information, check out the website.
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