The Cocktail Trail

01

Aug

31

Aug

Sip and Savour

The Cocktail Trail

Discover the Cocktail Trail at The Rocks—delicious cocktails and canapés for just $25. Perfect for a fun night out with friends or a romantic date night.

When

Friday,

01 Aug 2025

Sunday,

31 Aug 2025

Unlock The Rocks and experience the ultimate cocktail adventure this August. The Cocktail Trail invites you to explore 21 unique venues, each offering perfectly paired cocktail and canapé for just $25. Whether you're out with friends, enjoying a date night, or making new connections, there's plenty to keep you coming back for more.

With exciting new additions like The Garden at The Collective, this trail promises a mix of flavours and atmospheres. Sip on an Irish Whiskey highball alongside a BBQ pulled pork slider at Frank Mac's or indulge in a gin martini paired with a tartine of smoked peppers, sheep yoghurt and sauce verte at Le Foote. From Tayim's refreshing Yuzu Spritz to The Dining Room's hand-diced beef tartare, each stop offers a new taste experience. Dive into a world of exquisite drinks and gourmet bites, uncovering hidden gems in The Rocks at every stop.

$25 Cocktail & Canape Offers

Explore 21 unique venues along the Cocktail Trail—from hidden underground bars to lively Tex-Mex spots and everything in between. With a mix of styles, flavours and atmospheres, there’s something to suit every taste.

Fortune of War

Palm Tree Passion

Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest continuously licensed pub, invites you to try the Palm Tree Passion—a vibrant blend of Diplomático Reserve Rum, Passoa, passionfruit, pineapple, lime, macadamia, and mint. Paired with a classic potato scallop.

El Camino Cantina

Pocket Ritas & Loaded Tacos

El Camino Cantina is Sydney's most vibrant Tex-Mex restaurant, famous for its frozen Margaritas and party vibes. They're dishing up Pocket Rocket Ritas paired with loaded taco flavour explosions.

Frank Mac's

Whiskey & Slider Combo

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 Irish whiskey highball & BBQ pulled pork slider.

4 Doors Down

Irish Coffee & Tayto Sandwich

4 Doors Down is a relaxed all-day café serving up fresh pastries, hearty brunches, and sips in a charming courtyard setting. Visit them and warm up with a rich Irish Coffee, perfectly paired with a nostalgic Tayto sandwich—crispy Irish potato chips between buttery white bread.

Le Foote

Martini & Tartine

Craving a touch of Parisian flair? Visit Le Foote, a heritage gem in The Rocks. Begin your evening with a Parisian twist – a gin martini perfectly paired with a tartine of smoked peppers, sheep yoghurt, and vibrant sauce verte.

Park Hyatt Sydney

Spiced Whiskey & Salmon Tartare

Indulge in luxury at the Park Hyatt Sydney. Imagine sipping on a refreshing "Red Ochre" and savouring a perfectly prepared salmon tartare. Sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views overlooking Sydney Harbour.

The Australian Heritage Hotel

Davidson Plum Negroni and Coat of Arms Pizza Pocket

The Australian Heritage Hotel is a true Aussie icon—famous for its historic charm, laid-back vibe, and love of all things local. Try their Davidson Plum Negroni and Coat of Arms Pizza Pocket, a bold cocktail-and-snack pairing that celebrates native ingredients with a playful twist.

Munich Brauhaus

Zesty Berlin Mule & Pretzel Pairing

Set in a heritage-listed building, Munich Brauhaus serves up steins of German beer, hearty Bavarian fare, and live entertainment in a festive beer hall atmosphere that brings Oktoberfest vibes to Sydney all year round. Tuck into a freshly baked, salted haus pretzel paired with a zesty Berlin Mule

Tailor Room at The Collective

Classic Martini with Olives or Crisps

Seating just 20 guests, this intimate and exclusive cocktail bar provides a private setting steeped in artistry and charm. Enjoy the timeless elegance of a classic martini paired with your choice of marinated olives or lightly salted crisps.

The Cut Bar and Grill

Midnight Alejandro & Mini Honey Cake

The Cut Bar & Grill is a premium steakhouse, offering expertly cooked Australian beef, fine wines, and heritage charm in a historic cellar. Treat yourself to the "Midnight Alejandro", a bold and refreshing cocktail crafted with premium spirits, perfectly paired with a mini honey cake.

Tayim

Yuzu Spritz & Spiced Lamb Rib

Experience Middle Eastern flavours tucked between golden sandstone walls at Tayim. This heritage hotspot is serving a refreshing Yuzu Spritz paired with a baharat-spiced Margra lamb rib for a taste of the Middle East with a modern twist.

Saké at The Collective

Highball & Nori Crisp Perfection

Saké Restaurant & Bar combines Japanese culinary traditions with contemporary elegance, creating a dining experience that is both refined and approachable. Savour your choice of a refreshing Nikka Whisky or Mount Gay Rum Highball, expertly paired with delicate nori crisps topped with tuna or kingfish.

The Dining Room at The Collective

Rosella Cocktail with Beef Tartare or Eggplant Tapenade

The Dining Room is an indulgent fine-dining experience that blends modern sophistication with Sydney’s historic charm. Try their bold Rosella cocktail—vibrant, native, and full of flavour—paired with your choice of hand-diced beef tartare or a rich olive and eggplant tapenade, served atop crisp chickpea fritters.

The Garden at The Collective

Passionfruit Cocktail with Beef Tartare or Eggplant Tapenade

The Garden is a verdant retreat that brings the outdoors in, offering an idyllic setting for any time of day. Enjoy a tropical Passionfruit cocktail paired with your choice of hand-diced beef tartare or a rich olive and eggplant tapenade, both served on crisp chickpea fritters.

The Doss House

Classic Whiskey Sour with a Pistachio Twist

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 a classic whiskey sour with a pistachio twist.

The Rawson

Lobster Slider & Vibrant Angel 43 Cocktail

The Rawson is a heritage-listed venue built in 1836, a historic gem nestled in the heart of The Rocks. Savour a luxurious lobster slider paired with ‘Angel 43’—a vibrant cocktail featuring Liquor 43 vanilla liqueur, Angel’s Envy Bourbon, and fresh orange juice.

The Orient Hotel

French Connection Cocktail & Goat's Cheese Tartlets

The iconic Orient Hotel serves up hearty paddock-to-plate fare with timeless charm. Enjoy two caramelised onion and goat cheese tartlets perfectly paired with their rich and spirit-forward French Connection cocktail—a classic combination in a truly historic setting.

Luna Lu

Yuzoni or Invito Colada with Bao

Savour stunning Opera House and harbour views while sipping a handcrafted cocktail paired with a delicious pork belly or eggplant bao. Experience Asian-inspired luxury in the heart of The Rocks.

Shangri-La Sydney

Passion Star Martini & Girolamo Bresola

Soaring 36 floors above Sydney, Blu Bar on 36 offers breathtaking panoramic views. They're serving a Wagyu Girolamo bresola canapé with truffle cream on toasted brioche with a Passion Star Martini.

The Glenmore Hotel

Pacific Oyster & Gin Fizz

Ascend to The Glenmore's roof top and enjoy panoramic views under the Sydney sky. Sip on a refreshing Davidson Plum & Mandarin Gin Fizz complemented with a zingy Vietnamese Pacific Oyster.

Explore Unlock the Rocks for a full list of events, participating venues, and special offers. From food trails and live music to happy hours and cocktail crawls, there's something for everyone. Plan your perfect outing in The Rocks today!

We acknowledge Gadi Country, her lands, sea and sky, we acknowledge her custodians, the people of the Grass tree, their kin the Wangal, Bidjigal, Cabrogal and Cammeraygal who often visited this Country to connect and share. We offer our respect to their Elders both past and present.