Romance-your-way in The Rocks this Valentine's
Foodie Couples
This date’s all about discovering new dining experiences, sipping world class cocktails and playing footsies under the table. Start your evening at the iconic Sticky. You’ll feel like kids at a candy shop as you watch the world’s leading hard candy artisans stretch, mould and manipulate hot sugar into delicious sweets. Custom print your names onto your own sweets for extra brownie points.
Next up, a leisurely stroll along the glittering waterfront to Campbells Cove and stop by Como, one of Sydney’s most coveted new restaurants. Where modern sophistication meets timeless Italian charm and offering a menu that captures the spirit of Italy through a contemporary lens while you take in views of the sunset, harbour and opera house. Order the Cacio e Pepe, finished tableside in a cheese wheel, you’ll be glad you did!
If you don’t want the night to end grab a night cap at The Bar at the Park Hyatt, boasting an impressive selection of award winning wines and locally-inspired cocktails.
Artsy Couple
Are you a little bit cultured? Indulge yourself and impress your date with a trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia’s leading displayer of modern art. See this summer's exciting exhibitions including, Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life, Data Dreams: Art & AI and A Conversation with the Sun (Afterimage): Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Next grab a drink and get flirty at Frank Mac’s, a cosy and intimate bar dotted with vintage leather banquettes, complete with a fireplace. This hidden gem is found within the walls of an 1840s sandstone building, and offers one of the largest botanical collections in Sydney.
After a couple of tipples stroll to the base of the Harbour Bridge where you’ll find Luna Lu, an elevated and opulent Asian Fusion Restaurant. This place cultivates modern techniques and premium Australian products to take fusion food to new heights with dishes like oysters with caviar and finger lime, and wok fried live pipis in house made XO sauce.
Old school romantics
If you’re into good old-fashioned romance, this is the date for you. Start in the afternoon with a luxurious couples massage at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Sydney or Endota Spa. Once you’re blissed out and completely relaxed grab a table at The Cut Bar and Grill, a premium steakhouse experience housed in a heritage-listed cellar. Make sure to leave some room for a decadent dessert at Belgian Cafe, just a stroll away.