Barangaroo House

Barangaroo House, Matt Moran and the Solotel Group’s three-level venue, offers three different dining and drinking experiences across the three levels. 

One of Australia’s most exciting and highly regarded chefs, Tom Haynes (formerly Chiswick) heads up the kitchens and has created three fun and different menus across each level. The food is matched by an accessible wine program by sommelier Georgina Larrson, who has curated exciting wine lists for all three levels of the venue that feature iconic Australian labels next to up-and-coming producers. 

House Bar, on the ground floor, is a cheerful, relaxed space where you can choose from 12 beers on tap, a rosé-led wine list and cocktail pitchers – perfect for long afternoons in the lush outdoor terrace. The approachable food menu is all under $30 – featuring buckets of fresh seafood, burgers and salads.  

One level up, the 180-seater restaurant Bea showcases the best hand-picked produce from Australia’s seasonal bounty – from seafood, to meat and vegetables. Dishes include charred Tasmanian octopus; Hiramasa kingfish served with cucumber, olive oil and lime; and Spatchcock chicken with a green rice stuffing. The focus on ‘fun dining’ rather than ‘fine dining’ – a perfect fit for the neighbourhood – and there’s also a constantly-evolving ‘feed me’ experience, featuring new ingredients and ideas from Tom Haynes and his team. 

Smoke, a sophisticated rooftop bar, has everything you would want from a cocktail bar: harbour and city views, a diverse music program, and of course – a surprising mix of unique cocktails, many of which include subtle references to the bar’s name. The Champagne-focused wine list features bottles that are imported directly for Barangaroo House; and imaginative tasting plates include grilled wagyu skewer, and tuna tartare, bonito, bread crisps.  

Adding to the overall experience in the award-winning building is the stunning design of the spaces themselves. Textures range from marble and brass, to timber and leather, with colour palettes that incorporate pink, burnt orange and green – a perfect match for the water views and sea breeze.