Bar & Gastropub Menu
An extraordinary culinary repertoire uniting native Australian botanicals, rare barrel-aged whiskies, and chef-crafted small plates in The Rocks.
Craft Mixology & Culinary Collection
Select a category below to explore individual descriptions, flavor profiles, and pairing recommendations.
1. Smoked Velvet Old Fashioned
$26High-rye bourbon, Tasmanian mountain pepperberry reduction, charred red gum smoke cloche, dense hand-carved ice.
2. The Rocks Botanical Martini
$25Distilled Australian coastal dry gin, dry vermouth washed with saline lemon myrtle, Sicilian castelvetrano olive.
3. High-Stakes Truffle Manhattan
$28Rittenhouse Rye infused with black winter truffle, Antica Formula sweet vermouth, smoked cherry bitters.
4. Midnight Baccarat Clarified Punch
$24Aged rum, cognac, roasted pineapple, green tea, spiced clarified milk wash, aromatic nutmeg zest.
5. Royal Speakeasy Negroni
$25Barrel-aged Australian botanical gin, bitter aperitivo, Punt e Mes vermouth, flamed orange disc.
6. Sydney Harbour Yuzu Spritz
$22Sparkling prosecco, Japanese yuzu liqueur, elderflower cordial, fresh mint leaf, soda spritz.
7. Wagyu Beef & Truffle Sliders
$24Two mini MB6+ wagyu patties, melted gruyere cheese, truffle aioli, pickled shallot on toasted brioche.
8. Sydney Rock Oysters (Half Dozen)
$32Freshly shucked NSW oysters served with finger lime mignonette and smoked sea salt pearls.
9. Crispy Kurobuta Pork Belly
$22Twice-cooked heritage pork belly squares, spiced wild blossom honey glaze, charred scallions.
10. Kingfish Hiramasa Ceviche
$26Thinly sliced South Australian kingfish, green chili emulsion, coriander cress, crisp plantain chips.
11. Duck Liver Parfait Crostini
$21Velvety duck liver pate, spiced port wine jelly, cornichons, toasted sourdough crisps.
12. Truffle & Parmesan Polenta Fries
$18Crisp polenta batons, shaved 24-month parmigiano reggiano, black truffle dipping aioli.
13. Yamazaki 18 YO Single Malt
$120Rare Japanese whisky aged in sherry and Mizunara oak. Notes of dried dark cherry, incense, and rich sandalwood.
14. Pappy Van Winkle 15 YO
$160Legendary Kentucky wheated bourbon. Deep amber complexion, complex vanilla caramel, toasted pecan, and leather finish.
15. The Macallan Rare Cask
$85Crafted from top 1% of sherry-seasoned oak casks in Speyside. Rich notes of raisin, vanilla, and polished oak spice.
16. Sullivan's Cove French Oak
$95World-renowned Tasmanian single malt. Single cask maturation offering dark chocolate, cinnamon, and stewed plum.
17. Grand The Rocks Charcuterie
$58Prosciutto di San Daniele, bresaola, truffled salami, house pickles, marinated olives, and warm baguette.
18. Artisanal Australian Cheese Board
$52Meredith Dairy goat cheese, Section 28 Mont Priscilla, King Island blue, honeycomb, and seed lavosh.
19. Ocean High-Roller Platter
$8812 rock oysters, kingfish sashimi, tiger prawn cocktail with brandy marie rose, and salmon tartare.
20. Speakeasy Dessert Degustation
$36Dark chocolate bourbon ganache tart, smoked salted caramel bonbons, and espresso liquor truffles.
Secrets Behind the Bar: Mixology Workshop
Step behind the mahogany bar counter and learn the precise science of cryogenic ice shaping, centrifugal clarification, and native smoke infusing from our award-winning mixologists.
Dining & Bar Inquiries
Yes, our full small plates, sliders, and charcuterie menus are served tableside during active gaming sessions with dedicated tableside service staff.
Our executive kitchen offers gluten-free crostini, vegetarian polenta fries, bespoke cheese platters, and custom mocktails upon request.
MatesPub is a fully licensed establishment with an extensive spirit archive; outside beverages are not permitted due to statutory licensing restrictions.
Experience Sydney's Finest Mixology
Join us for dinner, evening cocktails, or a complete five-course liquid degustation in The Rocks.