The Argyle Hotel - Sydney - Review
In a party place like Sydney, it's hard to find a bar with a mix of class and sophistication without being overly expensive or pretentious
. The Argyle is the perfect fusion of the lot.
My first trip to the venue was for a casual drink or two. I approached the door with confidence and was disappointed to find a massively long line running along the footpath. Sure, this clearly meant the place was good, but I wondered if there was any chance of getting in. The bouncers were quick in letting people through. After sending men in singlets away, our group of girls sporting designer jeans and heals and guys in snake skin shoes and collared shirts were given the green light.
We entered amazed! Usually, the first thing to do on a night out is to head to the
bar. This time however, we wanted to spend a little time taking a squiz at the historic decor. The venue is housed in the 1820's Argyle Stores building and it seems that much of the original structure has been preserved with a contemporary twist. There's a huge archway at the front. Careful though, if your wearing heals, you might trip as you strut further into the sandstone abode as the floors are complete cobble.
We headed for the bar and found we were spoilt for choice with five of them. We decided to start at the two
bars. down stairs with a couple of cocktails while lounging on the bright red sofas in a tiny nook to one side of the dimly lit room. The boys sucked back the beers - most of which were from around Australia. The cocktails though, were to die for! I started off with a traditional Bellini ($16): a fruity fresh taste of peach, orange bitters, a dash of sugar syrup, shaken with pink champagne. Next was The Brandy Alexander ($18). Made from brandy, dark creme de cacao and white creme de cacao, a touch of cream and a cinnamon quill on top, this was the epitome of rich royalty. If wine is your thing, there are drops from all over the globe including Italy, Argentina, Spain and Mexico.
The food here packed a punch too. A platter of salt and pepper chilli calamari with wild lime dipping sauce at $17 was tantalisingly tender and tasty. The crispy potato wedges with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream at $9,5 a plate went down well. Icing on the cake was the Bruschetta (tomato and basil with bocconcini layered softly over fresh Italian style bread topped with olive oil at $8. However, the Argyle isn't just about snacking. The kitchen provides yummy lunch and dinner too. Try the butter chicken ($8), the Wagyu Beef Burger ($19), as well as a selection of beautiful Sushi Rolls (6 pieces for $13) and there is always a soup of the day.
Our tummies full we went up a staircase to hit the final three bars. There, the room is dark, the mood almost romantic chic with tall, timber tables, amazing twisted light fixtures and neutral coloured lounges. The dance floor was rather small which for my friends and I, proved the bar's biggest downfall. Exciting though, was the fact that the DJ sat in a circular platform suspended from the roof.
My first time at the Argyle and the next consecutive few after that proved great nights out. Whether it was for a drink after work on a Friday night, a girl's night out after a nasty breakup or one of the many 21st Birthday's I've had in the past year, the Argyle was fun. There were plenty of great cocktails and decent bits and pieces to nibble over. There does however, seem to have been a slight shift in the feel of the place. Once a hip and happening joint, the Argyle now in my opinion, feels like more of an upmarket pub rather than an exclusive cocktail bar. The dress code has stayed, there is still no cover charge, the style remains and the food and drinks are still great. I have found though, that the lines have gotten a little shorter and there are more people catching up instead of dancing the night away. For me, it will always be
Argyle Hotel is perfect start to a great night out.
The Argyle Hotel - Sydney - Review
By: barsandnightclubs
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