Bar Patrón by Rockpool opens to public Thursday 8th March from 5.30pm
Rockpool Dining Group and Patrón Tequila have collaborated in an innovative concept to bring a sophisticated, modern Mexican restaurant and bar to Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay.
Bar Patrón by Rockpool is the latest establishment in the Rockpool Dining Group portfolio, with ultra-premium tequila producer Patrón curating a bespoke spirits collection, including exclusive and special edition tequilas, for this stunning destination.
Opening with an exclusive launch party on Wednesday, 7 March, and welcoming the dining public from 5:30pm on Thursday, 8 March, Bar Patrón by Rockpool combines authentic Mexican flavours, the finest Australian produce and the world’s highest quality, artisanal tequila and tequila-based cocktails by Patrón.
Rockpool Dining Group Culinary Director Neil Perry oversees a menu of quintessential Mexican favourites, which are bold in flavour and approachable in price. Lunch, dinner, pre-theatre and late-night dining options include snacks such as empanadas, tamales, quesadillas and tacos; soups and small plates of esquites and tostadas; tortas and traditional sandwiches; and larger plates of enchiladas, enmolada con pollo and shared taco platters. A delightful range of pastries and desserts are hand-made on site daily.
Grant Cheyne’s breathtaking interior design delivers hints of elegant Mexican haciendas, Caribbean and Creole bungalows and sub-tropical Queenslander timber homes. A simple white palette is complemented with lush greenery and soft Italian leather upholstery in warm orange and red tones. Retro bronze and glass light fittings, and some antique furnishings, add to the residential and colonial vibe.
Diners can sit at intimate or larger tables, as well as a huge, window-side Carrara marble bar that offers magnificent views of Circular Quay and the Harbour Bridge.
Keeping with the theme of the concept, Patrón is the exclusive tequila on the drinks menu. A core range of Silver, Reposado and Añejo tequila is enhanced by the Roca Patrón and Gran Patrón luxury collections. Five limited and numbered barrel select tequilas have been distilled exclusively for Bar Patrón by Rockpool.
The menu also features the rare Patrón en Lalique Serie 1 and 2. There are just 500 bottles of Lalique Serie 1 worldwide and only 299 bottles of Lalique Serie 2. Each limited-edition crystal decanter costs over AU$10,000.
A signature Margarita is available with Silver, Roca or Platinum tequila, while high flyers may indulge in a ‘Millionaire Margarita’, which is custom-made tableside and features Gran Patrón Platinum tequila, freshly squeezed citrus juice and a salt and sugar-laced rim.
Cocktails deliver a refreshing take on classic Mexican drinks, such as the Paloma, Cantarito and Ponche de Granada. The wine list is focused on the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal, as well as classic wine regions such as Argentina, Chile and the United States. Australian wines feature strongly, as does Champagne.
A revolving line-up of DJs from Thursday to Saturday combine with mixology, cocktails and exquisite food to create a sophisticates’ playground that exudes the Mexican estilo de vida – or way of life: fun-filled, flavour-packed and effervescently charming.
Bar Patrón by Rockpool is an extraordinary private event space, accommodating up to 150 guests for cocktail gatherings, including a semi-private VIP area for up to 20 guests.
Address: 2 Phillip Street, Sydney, 2000
Telephone: 02 9259 5624
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday, midday-late
Website: www.barpatron.com.au
**Information & Images Courtesy of Bar Patrón by Rockpool/Rockpool Dining Group – Rachel Lebihan
Connie Lambeth
The Australia Times News
Editor GOURMET – Food/Wine/Events
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Dining Group Chief Executive Officer Thomas Pash said Bar Patrón by Rockpool is a remarkable collaboration of two like-minded businesses, each with a legacy of craftsmanship and a flair for delivering memorable experiences.
“It is a privilege to partner with the world’s most prestigious tequila producer, Patrón, and bring a first-ever gastronomic experience in Australia, indeed to the world,” Mr Pash said.
Patrón Spirits International AG Global Chief Marketing Officer Lee Applbaum said: “Neil Perry is deservedly one of Australia’s most iconic chefs, and Rockpool Dining Group has an admired portfolio of fabulous and diverse restaurants.”
“The opportunity to collaborate with them on this very special new restaurant is a real honour, and we’re delighted to work together to present the authentic flavours of Mexican cuisine and our range of artisanal tequilas to Australians in this iconic setting overlooking Circular Quay.”
Rockpool Dining Group Culinary Director Neil Perry said Bar Patrón by Rockpool built on an already successful relationship between Rockpool and Patrón.
“With a menu that preserves the integrity of Mexican food and the very best tequilas on the planet we will not only deliver a truly unabridged Mexican experience, but an unprecedented experience worldwide.”
About Rockpool Dining Group:
Rockpool Dining Group is the largest restaurant and dining group in Australia, with more than 60 award-winning dining and entertainment venues, revenues in excess of $350 million and 3000 employees. The Group’s dining and entertainment brands include Rockpool Bar & Grill, Bar Patrón by Rockpool, Rosetta Ristorante, The Cut Bar & Grill, Saké Restaurant & Bar, Spice Temple, Jade Temple, Fratelli Fresh and Fratelli Famous Pizzeria, Burger Project, Bavarian Bier Café, The Bavarian, Munich Brauhaus, The Argyle and Rockpool Events & Catering. Additionally, the Group’s vertically-integrated model includes Urban Beverage Imports. Rockpool Dining Group is owned by Quadrant Private Equity, one of Australia’s leading Private Equity firms.
About Patrón:
From hand-harvesting the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave, to the traditional, time-honoured distillation process and individual labeling, numbering, and inspection of each bottle, Patrón Tequila is crafted with meticulous precision and care. Though Patrón has grown to become one of the most-recognised and respected luxury spirits brands in the world, it is still exclusively produced in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, in the same small batches and with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship. For more information about Patrón tequilas and liqueurs, please visit www.patrontecquila.com.
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