Quay Quarter Tower,
50 Bridge Street, Sydney
martinez.sydney | @martinez_sydney
A vibrant new al fresco bar, from House Made Hospitality, the team that brought you Apollonia Bar (among others), has opened in Circular Quay. Channeling the breezy dining and drinking culture of southern France and the Mediterranean coast, Martinez Terrace is all about good times shared over seafood, share plates, rosé and spritzes.
“We want Martinez to capture the relaxed style of drinking and dining that is synonymous with holidays on the Mediterranean coast, and for the Terrace Bar to give you memories of drinking the afternoon away in a seaside spot,” says House Made Hospitality director Scott Brown. “Martinez Terrace has something for everyone, whether you’re joining us for after-work drinks and snacks, or a group looking for a spectacular spot for sunset cocktails on a Saturday.”
“Martinez Terrace has something for everyone, whether you’re joining us for after-work drinks and snacks, or a group looking for a spectacular spot for sunset cocktails on a Saturday.” – House Made Hospitality director Scott Brown
Executive Chef Alex Wong (Lana) and Head Chef Andrea Sonnante (Sagra) have eschewed the heavier style of French cooking typically found in Sydney opting for lighter dishes to suit the Sydney climate.
The star of the light-and-easy drinks list is the well-curated selection of classic Provence and Australian rosés, while an entire page is devoted to magnums. Al fresco-friendly local and international lagers and a handful of craft brews make up the beer contingent, while cocktails – including five signatures on-tap – lean, light and refreshing. The Homme Pastèque ($22) combines house-made watermelon cordial, strawberry gum, citrus and pastis in a tall glass topped with fresh mint and icing sugar-dusted melon balls. For a tropical sensation, opt for the Spritz Tropique ($22), a concoction of vodka, coconut and mango, finished with fizzy water and dehydrated mango dust,
