Slip into some designer attire and charm the door police, if you feel worthy. This chic bar serves up city views and award-winning cocktails.
It may seem a bit pretentious to have to wait in line in front of the Hilton Sydney while humourless bouncers - sorry, "security managers" - check your shoes for designer labels, but Zeta is worth the extra effort.
While the industry trophies inevitably pile up, this exclusive nightspot certainly doesn't rest on its laurels and remains one of the most cutting edge and classy booze havens in Australia, featuring unparalleled views of the city from the stunning rooftop terrace and some of the world's greatest mixologists and bar staff you're likely to encounter this side of the hemisphere.
New York uber-designer Tony Chi's space features an oversized gas fireplace that burns behind a glass veneer and a string of semi-private sitting coves for giving groups the VIP treatment - although you'd have to be a big shot indeed to score one on weekends.
The wine and beer lists are spot on, but it'd be a shame to miss out on the top-notch cocktails, with some seriously edgy and unusual bevvies to speak of. Drawing on global trends in cocktail creation, bear witness to some innovative molecular gastronomy techniques, with drinks that incorporate airs, foams and misting, as well as cryogenic sorbet cocktails, nitro puffs and champagne ice blocks.
