Cocktails and eye candy are the main attractions at this uber-chic lounge bar. King Street Wharf water views top off the chi-chi setting.
If you're looking for a chilled place to mix with some of Sydney's best prey, then theloft is a suitable little hunting ground.
Glassy harbour views, dim red lighting, comfy leather lounges and an exotic cocktail list will surely lure you in. This place is popular with business drinkers, party seekers, lounge sippers and the odd romantic couple succumbing to the powers of mood lighting - all dressed impeccably, of course.
DJs fill the space with house tunes every weekend, providing a hot soundtrack for those glam bar-goers who come to perch, preen and be seen. As the night wears on and the vibe heats up, sippers often leave their lounging spots to fill up the dance floor.
Step up to the u-shaped bar and the suitably uber-chic bartenders. While the cocktail list isn't huge, it's still very tempting. The menu is sectioned into four global categories: there's the Middle East, Mediterranean, Far East and the Americas, giving sippers plenty of tantalising options. For something sweet, try the caramelised fig and banana daiquiri: it blends Havana Anejo Reserva together with Licor 43, butterscotch, caramelised fig and banana pieces.
A selection of hot and cold tapas complement the cocktails. While the menu changes from time to time, you can expect to find anything from salt and pepper squid to piping-hot garlic prawns.
Olivia Collings & Victoria Brooks
