The Sicilian-inspired bandit’s consuming den, Apollonia, tucked beneath the heritage-listed Hinchcliff Home in Sydney’s Round Quay, says its newest menu is probably the most important menu evolution in recent times.
Playbill – Vol. Three unfolds in 4 fastidiously curated acts, culminating in an encore of crowd favourites from the previous three years.
Whereas evolving from its unique Godfather theme, Apollonia retains its essence as a cinematic cocktail bar steeped in Sicilian intrigue, romance, and vivid storytelling.
Home Made Hospitality director, Jason Williams, developed the Playbill – Vol. Three menu in collaboration with Apollonia’s venue chief, Harry Hasan, and key members of the bar group.
“We’ve stored all the things that makes Apollonia distinctive however added a recent twist – one thing playful, simple to discover, and suited to any type of evening out. The cocktails are named after icons with Italian heritage from movie, theatre, and music, tying all the things again to the storytelling and efficiency we love. Greater than only a nice cocktail bar, we would like Apollonia to really feel like an evocative expertise from the second visitors step inside,” Williams mentioned.
 
At Apollonia, booze isn’t the one star – most acts characteristic a non-alcoholic cocktail, crafted with the identical care and creativity as its spirited counterparts, guaranteeing each visitor has a memorable expertise.
Every act of the menu follows the pure rhythm of a night, with cocktails crafted to swimsuit each part, mixing Italian influences with Australian elements.
Some highlights of the line-up embody the Frankie Avalon, a contemporary tackle the Piña Colada, a bitter, floral, seductive and refreshing Monica Bellucci, with gin, Campari, rhubarb and grapefruit, and a wealthy nightcap referred to as the Francis Ford Coppola.
There’s, after all, an encore by a number of a few of Apollonia’s most cherished cocktails.
