The Edinburgh Castle in Sydney has relaunched with a complete renovation of its interiors and a contemporary food and beverage offering created by newly-appointed Head Chef, Daniel Lanza.
The Edinburgh Castle Upper Level
Designers Luchetti Krelle have created a new look for the ground floor bar with a complete overhaul to the upper level which features a cocktail lounge with an outdoor courtyard while maintaining the heritage features of the hotel.
The Edinburgh Castle
The aesthetics grab you as soon as you enter the venue with teal coloured walls, a tiled bar and attention to detail wherever you look.
Above the Stairs
The Edinburgh Castle was once home to Australian writer and poet, Henry Lawson where he penned some of his great works and you’ll find subtle references to the venue’s colonial past in both the menu and the design.
One of the highlights of the Edinburgh Castle is the wine list which features 100% Australian wine with many by the glass. Sommelier Matt Dunne has curated the list and you’ll find Aussie gems from the cellar, Aussie icon wines such as 2015 Torbrek Shiraz from the Barossa Valley and magnums to suit large groups.
City Slick
An eight strong cocktail list ($18 each) includes the City Slick, an easy drinking libation with Hendricks gin, lemon, basil, lavender and sea salt – ideal for an aperitif,
Lawson’s Cup
and Lawson’s Cup with hibiscus infused gin, Aperol, pomegranate, mint, lime and ginger beer set to please those with a preference for a sweeter style of drink. The Espresso Martini is given a dose of vodka with Patron cafe with cold drip coffee, salted caramel and popcorn.
When it comes to the food, Chef Lanza’s menu brings a taste of nostalgia with old classics reminiscent of an Aussie childhood given a modern twist.
Saltbush chicken schnitzel, Photo Credit: Supplied
Think house-made damper with garlic herb butter ($8), pork and sage sausage roll with green tomato chutney ($14), Devon and Cheddar toasties ($14), Saltbush chicken schnitzel ($22); Crumbed barramundi burger ($20), and House made potato scallops with chicken salt ($8) that are difficult to resist.
Outdoor Courtyard
The Edinburgh Castle is a world away from the buzzy city outside. Come in for a drink and stay for a meal. You’ll soon have a new favourite you can call your local.
The Edinburgh Castle
294 Pitt St (Cnr Bathurst St), Sydney
www.edinburghcastlehotel.com. au
Ph: 02 9264 8616
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