Overview
One of the admittedly few silver linings to the cost-of-living crisis has been the boom in happy hours and affordable deals that can now be found on offer at diners all over the city. Even some of Sydney's ritziest restaurants are jumping on this bargain bandwagon, including Rockpool Bar and Grill, one of Sydney's most storied stalwarts, currently ranked as the world's 8th-best steakhouse.
The popular eatery formerly helmed by legendary chef Neil Perry is now offering a Supper Club menu at its newly renovated bar. Available from 10pm until 1am, it features crowd-pleasing plates at affordable prices. Nothing costs more than $32 (save for a white sturgeon caviar outlier for $270, although this is intended to be a shared dish), so diners can enjoy the splendour of Rockpool's refreshed bar space without withering their wallets.
Curated by Executive Chef Santiago Aristizabal, the Supper Club menu features the ideal snacks to accompany a cocktail, such as dressed Sydney rock oysters or house-made beef jerky, alongside heartier feeds, including Rockpool's bacon and cheese burger, a triple cheese toastie with chilli jam and warm empanadas, filled with either Wagyu brisket or cheese and corn.
With a dedicated entrance on Hunter Street, the new-look Rockpool Bar's vibe is elevated yet relaxed, much like the supper club menu which includes guilty pleasures like hot chips drizzled in brisket gravy and fresh-fried onion rings served with house-made ketchup. And with the kitchen remaining open until 1am, this late-night haunt looks set to become an after-dark snack saviour next time you find yourself peckish in the CBD after midnight.
Find the newly renovated Rockpool Bar on Hunter Street in the CBD. For full details of the Rockpool Supper Club menu, head to the Rockpool Bar and Grill website.