Overview
Formally known as Sweethearts Rooftop, this perch on the fourth floor of the Potts Point Hotel has been a go-to spot for elevated fun in The Cross since 2012. However, the easy-breezy venue is set to become even more appealing for rooftop hangs, relaunching with a brand-new flavour as Sweethearts Terraza.
Blending the energy of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula with Sydney's openair lifestyle, the changes happening up high are no small thing. Reimagined by the Caswell Group, the 120-seat rooftop restaurant boasts a freshly renovated interior, where terracotta tones and lush greenery create an unmissable coastal vibe.
While the venue has long featured a Mexican-style bent, this renewed rooftop oasis is taking the spice and zest to even greater heights. Guided by chef Roberto Garcia — the man behind Marrickville's authentic street food spot, San Pancho Taqueria — the rising culinary star has shaped a Yucatán-inspired menu for Sweethearts Terraza's arrival.
Bringing modern Mexican cooking to the rooftop, guests can expect dishes like ceviche yucateco — barramundi served with a sweet but spicy combo of passionfruit, mango and habanero — and slow-braised beef short rib, featuring a sour orange-honey glaze. Another coastal highlight is Tikin Xic Fish, a whole-roasted barramundi marinated in citrus and annatto, served with charred lime and pumpkin seed mole.
"For me, Yucatán is fire, citrus, and celebration," says García. "I wanted to bring those flavours to Sydney — not as a postcard, but as something alive and contemporary. The menu is fresh, visual and designed to be shared, capturing the spirit of the Yucatán while feeling right at home on a Sydney rooftop."
The talent behind the bar, Neilson Braid (Maybe Sammy, De Vine Food & Wine), is just as good. Playing on Mexican classics and global favourites, he says the cocktail lineup features bespoke infusions and house-made syrups to showcase Mexico's "citrus, bright tropical fruits, and hot, smoky flavours." Order a Sol Fuego to experience cilantro-infused tequila fat-washed with chipotle, or the bright and fresh El Claro, a tangy take on a Tommy's margarita.
Sweethearts Terraza is now open Wednesday–Friday from 5pm–12am and Saturday–Sunday from 12pm–12am at Level 3/33-35 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point. Head to the website for more information.
Images: Trent van der Jagt.