With sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, this is a hotspot for romantic dates and marriage proposals.
Imagine a sophisticated after-hours haven, 36 floors above the street, with views that blow the mind and glam cocktails that could well blow the budget. This is life up at Blu Bar on 36 (formerly Blu Horizon Bar).
Perched atop the ritzy Shangri La Hotel, Blu is an uber-chic destination, with minimalist decor and some of the best views this harbour city has to offer.
After being transported skyward by an 'express' lift, well-heeled guests are greeted by five-metre floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views across Sydney Harbour. A long bar overlooks this panoramic vista, and serves up elaborate cocktails. Ask the bartender to shake you up something unique, such as the cheekily named, A Little G-Thang: it melds cucumber-infused Absolut Vodka together with honeydew melon liqueur, Midori, muddled kiwifruit and pineapple juice.
A tip for those beaus wanting to pull out the big guns to impress their girl: a diamond martini is available at $10,000 a pop, and comes complete with a one-carat Tiffany's diamond ring hidden at the bottom.
Besides the lovebird sippers, Blu is also popular with nine-to-fivers looking to escape the office grind. Meanwhile the weekend sees hotel guests rub shoulders with the glamour set, as easy DJ sounds provide a suitable background for indulging in the extravagances that this hot bar has to offer.
Victoria Brooks
