Overview
The Strand Hotel, a Darlinghurst favourite that's often in pursuit of its next great culinary idea, has switched up its offering yet again (last renovating its space and menus in 2023) with a facelift for the Public Bar and gourmet burgers.
A corner bar that always has patrons spilling onto the sidewalk, The Strand has upped its appeal for anyone in the area in need of a post-work pint. That's thanks to Toby Wilson (executive chef at Rico's Tacos and The Norfolk) and Solotel's Executive Chef Hamish Ingram. Together, they've crafted a main menu of six burgers, and you can give them a try for five sweet days of discounts, starting Wednesday, August 20.
Samples from said menu include hero burgers like the Smashed Burger with American cheese, bacon, burger sauce and pickles, the Hot Bird burger with fried chicken, black pepper, hot honey and iceberg and chive slaw, and the Fresh Fish burger with crumbed ling and house tartare — all of which are $5 for the first five days.
Toby Wilson said "We've looked at what everyone else is doing and realised what the neighbourhood was missing — a seriously good burger. Between Hamish and I we've come up with six cracking burgers that cater to a few tastes."
"We're celebrating the new menu launch [Wednesday, August 20] with $5 burgers for five days only - our way of inviting the neighbours, regulars, and anyone passing through to come in and road test the lot - the perfect excuse to grab a mate and work your way through the menu without breaking the bank."
It's not just the menu that saw a revamp. The cocktail list now stars four signature sips, including the punchy-sounding Bulls on Parade, with pisco, macadamia, passionflower, lime and paprika oil. Strand regulars will also notice jazzy new interiors — no more carpets, it's back to the original marble flooring, with a fresh new fireplace for cold nights and a sprinkling of art deco throughout the entire space.
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