Menzies Bar Shell House
Margaret Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Restaurant
•Why you'll love Menzies Bar Shell House
- You can experience with a bird's eye view of the building's iconic 400 tonne clock tower
- Has historical significance as the only surviving interwar commercial palazzo style building in Sydney
- Modern hospitality experience
Spread over three levels, Shell House is an unparalleled hospitality experience in the Sydney CBD, combining both indoor and outdoor settings over 1,250 sqm of space. This includes a ground-floor bar, the Menzies Bar, the Shell House Dining Room and Terrace, the Clocktower Bar on level 9 and the Shell House Sky Bar on Level 10. The bar and restaurant have been given a luxe makeover with warm bronze and gold marble and a leather fit-out featuring a blackened steel bar, an overhead bar hamper storing more than 1000 bottles of spirits and a marble fireplace. Rooftop diners will be provided with a bird’s eye view of the building’s iconic 400-tonne clock tower, which has been lovingly restored after being suspended mid-air for several years while Shell House was excavated and rebuilt. Shell House is historically significant as the only surviving interwar commercial palazzo-style building in Sydney, clad with glazed terracotta ‘faience’ blocks.
Menzies Bar Shell House Function Rooms
Bar Exclusive
Paying homage to the legendary Menzies Hotel, The Menzies Bar is a true labour of love, where obsession with history, hospitality and good times are woven together to deliver a bar legitimately unique to the Sydney CBD. Wrapping the bustlin...
Dining Room and Terrace
The Dining Room is classic in theory, yet modern and forward-thinking in practice. It is elegant, grand, and approachable at the same time. The menu by Culinary Director Joel Bickford and Head Chef Aaron Ward, focuses on carefully sourced ...
Clock Tower Bar
Housed within the 400-tonne iconic clock, The Clocktower Bar is an immersive space lined in timber joinery to capture the heritage and the grandeur of the 1930’s Art Deco period, and its Italianate architecture. The room is elevated and ani...
Sky Bar Exclusive
The open-air Sky Bar centres around the 400-tonne heritage Shell House Clocktower, providing guests with wide panoramic views of the city skyline. Floor to ceiling glass doors placed around the pavilions retract, exposing diners to the open...
Shell House Full Venue
For large product launches, activations, music and other large events, Shell House is proud to offer all 3 levels from the ground floor to level 9 and 10. Your own fully exclusive space, 4 fully serviced bars, music, entertainment, a/v cap...
Reviews for Menzies Bar Shell House
Trista Wang
We tried the chef's table experience and the food/service was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was very attentive. The premium wine pairing was outstanding and highly recommended. Just couple things for improvement: the seatings are at the end of bar which is located at the entrance of the dining area. I would prefer some place with more privacy and not looking at sinks at the bar. Also, the food was fine dining level, but more signature dishes are required to stand out in this market.
David Maddison
Honestly, I could not fault the venue or the service as they were impeccable. We had a warm and friendly welcome and the ongoing table service was courteous and kind. The entrees were great but it all unravelled at the steak. Even cut thin, the quality of the beef was not good - so chewy and unremarkable. If it was less than $24, I get it but the quality did not align with the price point
John Cotroneo
Had a wonderfully memorable evening with friends at the Clocktower Bar at Shell House tonight. We were visiting from Melbourne and had just left a nearby venue and decided by chance to check this out after chatting with a delightfully helpful doorman we met outside. We took the lift to the Clocktower Bar on level 9 and were immediately impressed by the warm and inviting feel of the place. We sat at the bar and we had a tremendous time! We met Tommaso - our bartender - who engaged with us and looked after us as though we were old friends. Watching him create cocktails was mesmerising and so enjoyable. This place is well worth a visit. Ask Tommaso to make his peach variation of the Charlie Chaplin, or perhaps he can offer you The Last Word in cocktails. Either way, you wont be disappointed. We loved it and we will certainly be back. Thank you Clocktower, and thank you Tommaso for your superb attention and service.
Peter Stubbs
Title: A Culinary Gem in Sydney Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shell House Restaurant is a culinary oasis nestled in the heart of Sydney. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in an ambiance of sophistication and warmth. The menu boasts a diverse selection of dishes, each crafted with precision and flair. Whether you're craving seafood delicacies or delectable meat options, Shell House delivers an unforgettable dining experience. The service is impeccable, with attentive staff who cater to your every need. Pair your meal with a glass of their finest wine selection for the perfect culinary journey. Shell House Restaurant truly sets the standard for fine dining in Sydney.
Ani
I visited the bar on level 9 and found the place quite nice. The staff who welcomed us and the waiters were friendly and professional. However, the two bartenders (2 girls) were very rude and seemed unhappy to be there. For $28 cocktails, I expected better service. It’s a shame because everything else was quite good, although expensive. This was my first visit, and I won’t be returning—I’d rather spend my money where the staff is more welcoming.
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