The Roosevelt

Happy hour drinks at the Roosevelt is a wonderful time to sit outside, enjoy some inexpensive but great drinks and some good bar food in the sunshine, without breaking the bank. We did it twice this week, and we’ll do it again on the next trip to Sydney.

I’m a regular here for a reason , this place is consistently exceptional. Jamie, as always, is absolutely incredible. From the warm welcome to the effortless way he reads the room, he makes every visit feel personal. The rest of the team deserves just as much praise; friendly, attentive, and clearly proud of what they do. And the cocktails… unmatched. The dirty martinis are the best in Sydney, perfectly balanced and crafted with real care. Every drink is spot-on, every time. If you want amazing service, flawless cocktails, and a place that feels like home the moment you walk in, this is it.

friends birthday dinner booked out a room very ambient and vibey. the croquettes was very good, the main and dessert was pretty normal. service was very friendly and everyone was super helpful. we had a lovely time celebrating, also in the room you could control the speakers which was pretty neat.

Went for a walk after visiting Vicki Lee Gallery near by and came across the Roosevelt, which has been on my list for a while. What a great bar! Lucky, we were there in time for “tippling time”. From open till 6:30. $12 selected cocktails, $2 oysters.. how can you go wrong? Bit of theater 🎭 with the cocktails and a warm friendly service. Definitely a place to visit when in the area. I will be back when I have more time. Perfect place to kick on after a long Lunch.

First impression was amazing. Then 20 minutes passed and it started to change. The live music create a beautiful atmosphere and the cocktail menu is divine. However, we ordered the Wednesday mussels & fries and was utterly disappointed. It was so so salty, some overcooked, some undercooked, not washed, cracked shell. The sauce was misleading as the menu has commas giving me the impression of the mussels sitting in a garlic broth instead of a tomato sauce… I would’ve sent it back but unfortunately no one stopped to ask. I found the staff friendly enough, but watching the bartender skull back drinks behind the bar instead of loading a dishwasher with the several dirty glasses on the bar side left a bad taste. I recommend going just for drinks, as there is a flavour for everyone - the cocktails are very old fashioned and very strong so be aware you’ll be getting straight spirits with sugar so a hangover sign up even after 2 - I’d say that’s good value 😉! Very cool atmosphere, you do feel like you’re stepping through a time portal.