Forage The Rocks

Need an excuse to grab a drink? Half of the profits from this cosy cocktail bar in an old sailor’s home go to charity and they’re serving a special range of three limited-time cocktails and canapés in August, including flavours of kina and Davison plum.

Using an 800 litre copper pot custom made right here in NSW, Hickson House craft a selection of Sydney’s best gins. Visit their industrial distillery and bar, where they’re serving a honey, lemon, salt gin cocktail and a beautiful half-shell scallop canape for the cocktail caper.

Underneath George St in a former doctor’s surgery and gambling den, you’ll find the Doss House - a subterranean speakeasy bar with comfy lounge seating and a fireplace. They’re serving cheesy toasties and creative cocktails for The Rocks Cocktail Trail. 

Frank Mac's is a heritage sandstone watering hole, home to Sydney’s best gin collection, cosiest armchairs and most inviting fireplace. Visit this August to try their creative limited-time boozy cocktails and oozy toasties. 

At Bar Lulu you can expect Sydney Opera House views, super premium Asian-inspired bites and craft cocktails. Come during August to try their limited-time native wattleseed old fashioned and moreish truffle duck spring rolls. 

Experience Middle Eastern smart dining tucked between golden sandstone walls at Tayim. This heritage hotspot is serving an intriguing combo of light and dark cocktails with coconut tequila and pineapple rum, plus canapés of fried halloumi and kingfish ceviche. 

The newest trends are cool right now but the classics are timeless. That’s the idea behind the Four Seasons’ classy bar, The Grain, and their tempting offering for The Rocks cocktail caper, which features a vintage cocktail and fresh oyster.

Mrs Jones and The Orient offer guaranteed good vibes, a fairy-lit rooftop terrace and charming dining room. Their delicious special cocktails include flavours of apple crumble and spicy mango. 

Escape the everyday and treat yourself to a little luxury at Alice Bar. This plush, velvety cocktail den serves drinkers and diners a premium experience with curated tunes in heritage surrounds. 

The jury’s in. Saké is one of Sydney’s best Japanese restaurants. Visit during the tipple trail for salmon sashimi tacos and a selection of creative Japanese-inspired cocktails. 

The best dance floor in Sydney offers so much more than a big night out. There’s a heritage courtyard perfect for casual drinks, plus cocktail/canapé combos that’ll blow your mind from spicy margaritas to delicious dumplings. 

The Daintree is transforming into a Japanese Izakaya bar inspired by the back streets of Osaka. Expect low-lit vibes, flame-grilled skewers and creative cocktails combining native Australian and Japanese ingredients. Kampai!

The Daintree is transforming into a Japanese Izakaya bar inspired by the back streets of Osaka. Expect low-lit vibes, flame-grilled skewers and creative cocktails combining native Australian and Japanese ingredients. Kampai!

Join Saké The Rocks for a spectacular dinner showcasing sustainable Southern Bluefin Tuna, which are in peak season and flavour during winter.

It’s our favourite time of year, there is a chill in the air with the heady delightful aroma of fresh truffles.

*** SOLD OUT *** An opulent dining experience pairing an exciting mix of premium, NSW vintage Rowlee wines with the finest in Australian produce for a four-course degustation.
 

Join esteemed Lark Master Blender, Chris Thomson at Hickson House for a whiskey tasting dinner with a four course menu.

Hickson House is excited to be joined by a world class bartender for a one night only, Sydney exclusive, bar takeover! 16 August, mark your calendars!

Bottomless Hickson Rd. Gin & Tonics and a tasty 2 course menu in The Rocks very own distillery in a majestic historic building. 

In a building over a century old, the Mercantile Hotel serves perfectly poured pints of the good stuff and well executed Irish classics. And what could be more classic than a Guinness and a winter warmer pie for just $25?

Nowhere in Sydney says ‘fiesta’ quite like El Camino Cantina. This Tex Mex hotspot serves some of our city’s most famous margaritas - plus $2 tacos on Tuesdays.

How much antipasto is enough? At Mode Bar the answer is unlimited. You read that right - for just $30 pp you can eat as much Italian street food as you like including wood fired pizzas, house made focaccias, cheeses, salumis and olives - plus a classic Italian cocktail, wine or Peroni. 4-6pm Mon-Fri.

Every Wednedsay hold onto your seats because we've got something extraordinary brewing just for you: think of mouthwatering chicken wings for a mind-blowing price of only 10 cents each!

Snap up two-for-one cocktails on a range of Hickson Rd. Gin Cocktails 4-6pm daily.

Sydney Rock Oysters just $2 each, with a glass of  Prosecco for $7, Thursdays between 2– 6pm all August.

Wednesdays get your hands on $1 wings and $5 beer, now that's what we call a Hump Day deal!

Tuesday just got a whole lot tastier. Grab a burger for just $10.

Indulge in the irresistible allure of a classic Espresso Martini, meticulously crafted to perfection, for only $10. Savor the harmonious blend of rich espresso and velvety smooth vodka, an affordable delight that promises to awaken your senses with every sip.10-2pm every day during August.

Monday nights, sink your teeth into a juicy steak served with cripsy chips and fresh salad for just $19.90.

Views of the Harbour and Opera House? Priceless.

Get your seaside fish and chips fix at The Orient Hotel with their famous Salt & Pepper Squid for $20 during August. 

In these expensive times steak dinners don’t come all that often for most of us. That’s why we love the Orient Hotel’s Friday Lunch special - a succulent rump steak cooked as you like with chips and salad for just $19.50. How good is that? Get in early, only available while stocks last!

Every day Endevour has a different delicious dish to pair wiht a wine or beer for $29.

Pasta, Burger, Schnitty, Fish & chips, Nachos and Burgers. 

Every Sunday the vibes are high on the iconic Glenmore rooftop with $14 Spritzs all day, and live music from 3-6pm.

The Fine Food Store has become a local favourite thanks to their perfectly made coffee, delicious sammies and classic brekky food. But we can’t stop coming back for their super generous $18 chilli con carne - the ultimate, satisfying winter warmer.

Curious on the process behind a cup of coffee? Come and join this informal & casual session to learn the process of coffee roasting and tasting the different process of coffee.

Be guided through the gin making process and sample exclusive gin only available at the distillery door.

The Frank Mac’s gin masterclass is a chance to discover the history and origin story of your favourite botanical spirit and taste five different drops from around the world. You’ll be guided by Fra

Old vine grapes produce wine of uncommon richness and clarity that are prized all over the world. The Château Tanunda old vine tasting experience features wine from vines up to 150 years old of $1,050 in total value.

Water, grain, yeast and time may be simple ingredients but distillers do incredible things with them to create whiskey. This whiskey masterclass is your chance to learn everything there is to know about the liquid gold, including three class options.

Bar Lulu make some of Sydney’s best cocktails. If you’re intrigued by their concoctions, or cocktails in general this super interactive class is perfect for you. A dedicated mixologist will teach you and your friends to make two popular cocktails, followed by shared nibbles (and drinking your creations of course!)

Love cocktails? This is the ultimate experience for you and someone special. You’ll spend your evening in luxury with your own private bartender, being treated to bubbles on arrival and a full evening of bespoke cocktails tailored to your tastes - plus nibbles and music.

The Sydney Morning Herald called this Mediterranean kitchen / Parisian wine bar the ‘hottest opening of the year’, and we can see why. Make a booking for lunch or dinner but walk in anytime to try the excellent bar menu and order the amazing Fish Sandwich.

La Ren is the first patisserie in the southern hemisphere to be admitted into Relais Desserts, a prestigious organisation that recognises the best French pastry in the world. Try their crème brûlée this August and prepare to have your mind blown. 

The Dragon Egg takes three days to make, each step carefully undertaken to ensure perfection – but only 50 of each seasonal variation are ever made.

Peking duck is a dish from Beijing (Peking) that has been prepared since the Imperial era. Luna Lu are offering their signature Peking Duck Luna Style for 20% off all August.

Try the signature French dish, the galette. A pastry base, topped with savoury fillings and the edges roughly folded in to create a gorgeous, rustic-looking bake. Every Wednesday, Creperie Suzette are offering two for the price of one - bon apetit!

The signature of Pony Dining, expertly grilled over a wood fire, accompanied by a native pepperberry sauce, fresh raspberries, and toasted grains.

Hickson House is one of Sydney’s leading gin distilleries housed in a 100+ year old heritage building in the shadow of the harbour bridge. You’d be silly not to try a gin cocktail while you’re here, but you also shouldn’t miss the flavour-packed, succulent seven-spiced duck. 

Get Frenchy chic with signature Soufflé au Comté and two glasses of house wine for $29.

Right by the water with stunning views, 6HEAD serve the most impressive cut of meat in Sydney - a 1.5kg dry-aged tomahawk. If you’d like to try something truly unique, ask what’s in the fridge to access 6HEAD’s secret off-menu dry-aged steaks.

The signature dish of Munich Brauhaus is the personification of authentic German culinary culture on a plate. 

Signature of the Aussie spirit abounds in the Surf n Turf Slider platter. A selection of Crocodile, Kanagaroo & Soft Shell Crab sliders for $30.

A Middle-East feast of famous tastes with a complimentary coffee.

Signature Kangaroo Rump Steak is on special all through August for $29, or pair it with a glass of Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz for just $37.

Scones and tea like Nanna made. This is the charming signature of The Cosy menu and experience in the tea garden.

Pancakes are synonymous with The Rocks, it's in the name! Nostalgia and delight come to the table with the much loved pancake stacks - a part of so many Sydneysider's history.

A new way to experience lunch by Sydney Harbour at Quay. An abridged version of Quay's signature offering for $205 per person

Almost two centuries ago the Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest pub, was a comforting last stop for sailors and soldiers before they’d ship off. Today it’s still just as comforting in the winter time - Guinness-braised beef, mushrooms, carrots, potato, peas, sourdough, this hearty winter dish will be sure to please. $27.

Ever eaten premium asian fusion in a jail cell? Sergeant Lok serve serious asian cuisine in a lovingly renovated heritage building that once housed one of Sydney’s first jails. Their WA Lobster in shellfish butter sauce is an absolute must-try.

On Sydney’s shortest street you’ll find it’s cutest cafe. They’re serving a limited-time winter basket that’s great value - with scones and either a mulled wine or apple or cinnamon tea.