Sydney Bar Since I Left You has re-launched as SILY with a new food and cocktail menu, refurbished interiors and lunchtime trade as part of the new changes for the CBD venue and in time for its 6th birthday.
New Look SILY
With a new logo and brand identity, the revamped interiors feature murals from Scott Marsh, Presto and Jimmy Nice while the courtyard has ferns watched over by a towering 18 metre-high Fintan Magee mural.
The Bar
The drinks menu includes SILY signature cocktails and a “Try Something Different” list featuring spirits such as Becherovka, Vermouth, Pisco and Mezcal. You’ll also find a slick wine list of predominantly organic and low-intervention wines, and a strong selection of local brews.
Belon
Belon ($10) is a good place to start, Becherovka and Tonic with lemon and rosemary. Think of it as a winter style gin and tonic with the Becherovka lending a warm and spicy note.
OSCAR.697 Vermouth Rosso
The excellent OSCAR.697 Vermouth Rosso comes served on ice with slice of orange and olive ($12).
Negronly Way is Up
For a smoky riff on the Negroni, try the Negronly Way is Up ($20) with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Oscar.697 Rosso and Gran Classico Bitter.
Cherry Wine
Don’t expect wine when you order the Cherry Wine ($18). The cocktail beautifully balances the Woodford Reserve Bourbon notes with Cherry Heering, Maraschino liqueur, red wine and lemon. The sour style drink is by far the favourite cocktail on the list.
Pisco Sour
The Pisco Sour ($18) has a sweeter note of apricot…
The Donny Jaffaway
… while The Donny Jaffaway ($20) with Michter’s Bourbon, Picon and Creme de Cacao hits the right chocolate spot.
Trading at lunchtime from 11am – 2pm on weekdays, SILY is serving up their signature range of gourmet toasties alongside a new menu that can be enjoyed in-house or takeaway.
These include Poke bowls, and a range of waffled delights including Waffalafels (waffled falafels) and a Mac ‘n Cheese Waffle. Here’s a snapshot of the food menu.
Poke – tuna, salmon or tofu ($15)
Waffalafels ($10) – waffle cooked falafels with lemon and tahini sauce
Hash Browns ($16) – waffle-cooked hash browns with smoked ocean trout and creme fraiche
SILY Smoked Ruben ($16)
SILY plans to expand its operations that include the lodging of a substantial DA to build a new kitchen and bar in the courtyard.
In the meantime, you can enjoy the new look, along with regular entertainment, including Trivia Tuesdays, Live Music Thursdays on the Garden Stage, monthly courtyard gigs called The SILY Sessions, and the soon-to-be-launched SILY Hip-Hop Brunch with bottomless cocktails, a delicious lunch, and the chance to strut your stuff in the Hip-Hop Karaoke.
SILY
338 Kent St Sydney
sinceileftyou.com.au
