Make it fancy“One of only three bottles in Australia.” “Rum of historic calibre.” “Quite simply described as a moment.” These passages in the carefully notated spirits list suggest that Rockpool’s bar is just as committed as the grill to sourcing the good stuff. If you’re looking to splash out, Rockpool’s liquor cabinet can oblige, whether you prefer your spirits neat or in cocktail format. (Although, if you’re going to drop more than $200 on a single nip of 23-year-old Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, it’s probably best appreciated neat rather than as an Old-Fashioned.) The cellar, meanwhile, has no shortage of splurge options. In addition to the rotating selection of rarities by the glass, a comprehensive range of magnums – including five-figure bottles of Champagne – is on stand-by for revellers who want to live (and drink) large.
Who to takeYour partner. Your parents. Your parents-in-law. Anyone you want to impress, really, especially if you’re planning on picking up the tab. While the restaurant can accommodate larger groups in its two private dining rooms, most of the tables are sized for couples and groups of four, making Rockpool an ideal (single and double) date destination. The key to making the most of a visit here, however, is assembling a crew that enjoys eating and drinking and isn’t averse to splashing some cash – this is very much a place where the more you spend, the more you get.
