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The Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo

The Tilbury Hotel in Woolloomooloo has launched a new and revitalised look, the first one in 12 years. The makeover is the work of interior designers Luchetti Krelle responsible for venues such as Acme and Hotel Centennial.

The Tilbury, Woolloomooloo
The Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo

The interior has soft pastels and gold brass backgrounds with new lighting and furniture that give the venue a modern look. The new outdoor courtyard offers al fresco seating with an iron bar structure and bold, bright backdrop.

The Tilbury, Woolloomooloo
Upstairs

Head Chef James Wallis has completely redefined the food menu to include a new Summer Grill Menu and Wine List with a focus on seasonality and quality Australian produce.

The Tilbury, WoolloomoolooBaby Beetroot, Feta, Pomegranate and Quinoa Salad

The Baby Beetroot, Feta, Pomegranate and Quinoa Salad ($17) is light and fresh with crunch coming from the toasted quinoa.

The Tilbury, WoolloomoolooSpanner Crab, Witlof, Green Apple and Fennel

Spanner Crab, Witlof, Green Apple and Fennel ($22) are three salty and creamy quenelles balanced with the mild bitterness of the witlof.

The Tilbury, WoolloomoolooSea Trout, Buttered Kipfler Potatoes, Asparagus and Seaweed Butter

The Sea Trout, Buttered Kipfler Potatoes, Asparagus and Seaweed Butter ($32) has wonderful moist flesh under the crisp skin with umami flavour coming from the seaweed butter.

The Tilbury, WoolloomoolooLamb Cutlet, Cous Cous, Aubergine Purée and Watermelon

It is a trick to the eye with the Lamb Cutlet, Cous Cous, Aubergine Purée and Watermelon ($33),  perfectly cooked with the bright pink only on the outside of one side. The lamb is tender and full of flavour with the dish complemented with smoke from the aubergine purée.

The Tilbury, WoolloomoolooYuzu Curd, Short Bread, Meringue, Basil and Mandarin

The Yuzu Curd, Short Bread, Meringue, Basil and Mandarin ($15) is fresh and vibrant with the yuzu giving a flavour explosion.

The Tilbury, WoolloomoolooValhrona Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Soil, Mascarpone and Vanilla Ice Cream

Chocoholics will be kept happy with the Valhrona Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Soil, Mascarpone and Vanilla Ice Cream ($15), rich in taste and texture.

With its new makeover, The Tilbury Hotel is a warm and welcoming venue to catch with friends over a meal be it sitting at the bar, in the dining room or taking up a position under the umbrellas outside. There are elegant lounges upstairs that make you feel right at home – literally. The food is beautifully presented with fresh flavours and little twists which keeps it interesting and makes you want to return with your friends.

The Tilbury Hotel
12-18 Nicholson St
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

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About the author

Kevin Burke

Kevin Burke is the Co-Founder of Gourmantic. He was first carried onto a plane at 3 months old. He enjoyed it so much, most of his efforts have been to get back in them to travel. He has lived on 3 continents and in addition to his love of travel and food, he is passionate about wine, chocolate and music.

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