Brooksy offers a speakeasy experience in Sydney CBD

Sydney's super-competitive bar scene has a new heavyweight contender with the opening of Amora Hotel Jamison's Brooksy Bar, which aims to "redefine the hotel drinking experience" with its 1920s speakeasy vibe.

The media release tells me: "Brooksy embraces the alluring charm of a speakeasy, tapping into Sydney's growing demand for intimate, themed bar experiences that offer something beyond the ordinary." 

So think Italian marble at the bar and a statement metal light feature wrapping, velvet banquettes and the French oak flooring with metal-etched motifs. And a ground floor CBD location.

"In a city where consumers crave novel and immersive experiences, the speakeasy model fits perfectly," said Narej Farik, group director of business development and asset management for Amora Hotels & Resorts.

"Brooksy sets itself apart by combining historical elegance with modern sophistication, and in order to re-create the authentic vibes of the 1920s era, we spared no expense in sourcing for the right materials with the right details and textures for the design."



But what about the drinks - and the food? 

"As a group, we believe that process leads to success," says group executive chef Hemant Dadlani. 

"Establishing clear guidelines for food preparation, presentation, and service across all locations helps maintain consistency while allowing room for creative variations.” 

OK. More about the drinks and food. 

“From the dramatic presentations of cocktails and the lavish absinthe fountain to the roving whisky trolleys and tableside entertainment such as fortune telling, we present a backdrop that is Instagram-worthy and memorable," says hotel F&B manager Michael Thom. 

"It is no longer just about getting a drink during happy hour. 

“Ultimately, in order for a bar to thrive, one has to be unique, provide impeccable service and present offerings that change and evolve alongside consumer demands.”

So share plates like foccacia with pumpkin butter and smoked salt, yuzu scallops with ikura and wasabi or duck a l’orange croquettes will be big. 

Or maybe a selection of sliders, and cocktails from around the globe.  

For more information visit www.amorahotels.com.