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

Saturday,

01 Aug 2026

Monday,

31 Aug 2026

Unlock The Rocks and experience the ultimate cocktail adventure this August. The Cocktail Trail invites you to explore 20 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 Grappa and Izakya Mitto, this trail promises a mix of flavours and atmospheres. Sip on a Negroni alongside a perfectly smoked lamb cutlet at Pony Dining or induldge in a hearty Hammock Pie paired with a perfectly poured pint at The Mercantile Hotel. From the Fortune of War Bistro 1828 Satled Caramel Expresso Martini to The Australian Heritage Hotel Beef Brisket Sliders, 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 20 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.

Grappa

Amante Spritz with Focaccia and Salumi

Aperitivo hour is serious business in Italy, and Grappa treats it that way. A drink, a little something to graze on, and nowhere better to experience golden hour. Enjoy a Amante Spritz paired perflecty with a piece of focaccia and salumi.

Hooked and Harvest

Aperol Spritz and Tiger Prawn

Treat yourself to the perfect pairing at Hooked and Harvest. Enjoy a vibrant Aperol Spritz alongside succulent tiger prawns. This seafood and cocktail combination is perfect for leisurely lunches, after-work catch-ups and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere this August.

Endeavour Tap Rooms

Spicy Mule and Chicken Wings

Turn up the flavour at Endeavour Tap Rooms with the Spicy Mule and Chicken Wings offer. Enjoy a fiery, refreshing Spicy Mule perfectly paired with crispy, succulent chicken wings for the ultimate pub-style combo. Ideal for after-work drinks, casual catch-ups or weekend sessions this August.

The Cut Bar and Grill

Cocktail & 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 a cocktial of your choice complimented by a mini honey cake.

The Glenmore Hotel

Mini Martini and an Oyster

Ascend to The Glenmore's roof top and enjoy panoramic views under the Sydney sky. Sip on a refreshing mini Martini complemented with an oyster.

The Mercantile Hotel

Hammock Pie and Pint

For more than a century, The Mercantile Hotel has been welcoming locals and visitors alike with live music, warm Irish hospitality and comforting pub classics. Settle in with a Hammock Pie and a Pint, a classic pub pairing made for winter afternoons and easy catch-ups.

Pony Dining

Lamb Cutlet and a Negroni

Experience Pony Dining's captivating open kitchen featuring an Argentinian wood fire grill. Tantalise your taste buds this August and enjoy a Negroni served with a wood fire grilled lamb cutlet.

Fortune of War Bistro 1828

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini and Popcorn

Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest continuously licensed pub, invites you to try their Salted Caramel Espresso Martini paired with popcorn.

Offer is vailable exclusively at Fortune of War Bistro 1828.

El Camino Cantina

Pocket Rocket Rita & Loaded Taco

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.

Le Foote

Vermouth Cassis and Beetroot Tartlet

Craving a touch of Parisian flair? Visit Le Foote, a heritage gem in The Rocks. Begin your evening with a Parisian twist – a vibrant pairying of dry vermouth and creme de cassis, served alongside a delicate betroot and whipped goat's curd tarlet.

Spritz and Arancini Balls

Celebrate authentic Italian flavours at the Sicilian Restaurant this August. Treat yourseld with the perfect afternoon pairing, a cold Spritz served with two arancini balls.

The Australian Heritage Hotel

Perfect Shandy and Beef Brisket Slider

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 Perfect Shandy from Scharers Lager, house-made lemonade with citrus and aromatic bitters and beef brisket slider

Luna Lu

Azure Memories and Kingfish Sashimi

Savour stunning Opera House and harbour views while sipping a handcrafted cocktail paired with a delicious kingfish Sashimi. Experience Asian-inspired luxury in the heart of The Rocks.

Como Italian

Fragile Spritz and Lasagna Bites

Enjoy the perfect Italian-inspired pairing at Como Italian with a refreshing Fragile Spritz, crafted with Chambord, basil-infused strawberries, Belvedere Vodka and Purezza Sparkling. Paired with two crispy lasagna bites filled with rich Bolognese, topped with Napoletana sauce and stracciatella foam.

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

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 Orient Hotel

MJ'S Martini and Kangaroo Tartare

The iconic Orient Hotel serves up MJ's Martini from Starward Two Fold Australian Whisky, Aperol and sweet vermouth, rich, rounded and made to sip slowly. It comes with kangaroo tartare lifted by finger lime, pepper berry and salt bush, with crispy croutons for crunch.

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.