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.
Anneliese
This place is a vibe as they have multiple levels with a full dining level and then the top level you can enjoy a drink and light meals. Perfect place for post-work drinks or the first stop on your night out. The views from the top level are lovely and in nice weather you can sit outside. We enjoyed some cocktails and Prosecco. Both were very delicious. As a light meal we had crumbed olives filled with cheese, which were a perfect accompaniment to the alcohol.
Albert Tedjadiputra
Located in the vibrant Wynyard area, this delightful venue offers an enchanting experience from its rooftop vantage point, where you can savor breathtaking views of the surrounding skyline while indulging in expertly crafted drinks. The atmosphere is enhanced by the warmth of the staff, who are not only attentive but genuinely friendly, making you feel instantly welcomed. The restrooms are impeccably maintained, featuring luxurious amenities that ensure a comfortable visit. To reach this hidden gem, simply make your way through a charming side lane, where you’ll be guided to the elevator that whisks you up to the ninth floor.
Mihye Kwon
The staff was very professional - he was friendly, witty and helpful. All plates we had were fresh and delicious. It has classic vibe inside. Highly recommend it.
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
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