Gowings Bar and Grill

Eat, Restaurants, Sydney / 22 July 2014

Gowings Bar and Grill  is located in the QT Hotel,  in the heart of the CBD and is the perfect place to escape the busy streets below. The entire hotel has transformed what was once the old Gowings department store and part of the State Theatre into a flawless wining and dining experience. It’s edgy contemporary design meets the style of a European brasserie – a concept created by acclaimed Sydney restauranteur Robert Marchetti.
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The interior seats a hundred and twenty diners, and during the day, natural sunlight filters through the restored antique window frames. The dining space is dotted with retro, quirky touches and art, as well as art deco and bespoke furniture. The kitchen is open plan and entertainment in its own rite- watching the chefs whip up amazing fare at a sizzling pace is like watching dinner theatre. The dedicated glass seafood room is also a sight to behold.
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The staff are attentive and helpful, despite the pace and business of the restaurant. It’s a weekday lunch and the place is full of suited businessmen and women conducting long lunch meetings.
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Music from the bar filters through the restaurant and provides a warm ambiance while choosing from the approachable menu with plenty of choices. Here are just some of our recommendations:
Favourite Appetisers

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Traditional French Escargot

Favourite Mains
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1/2 Crisp Spiced Duck served with Paris Mash Potatoes, Steamed Warrigal Greens & Salt Bush

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Pepper “Steak au Poivre”: Angus Hereford, Cape Grim TAS, 250g, Gowings Red & Green Whole Peppercorn Sauce, Cognac

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The Seafood Pie is big enough to keep hunger at bay all day

Favourite Desserts
'Gowings Classic Profiteroles' - Filled with Crème Pâtissière & Vanilla Ice-Cream, Drowned in Valrhona Dark Chocolate Sauce
‘Gowings Classic Profiteroles’ – Filled with Crème Pâtissière & Vanilla Ice-Cream, Drowned in Valrhona Dark Chocolate Sauce

Favourite Drinks
Spiced Pear Belle de Brillet Pear Cognac, Ginger and Pink Peppercorn Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Brown Sugar
Spiced Pear: Belle de Brillet Pear Cognac, Ginger and Pink Peppercorn Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Brown Sugar

Tanqueray Gin, Dolin Chamberyzette Strawberry Apertif, Rhubarb Shrub, Sparkling Wine, Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Tanqueray Gin, Dolin Chamberyzette Strawberry Apertif, Rhubarb Shrub, Sparkling Wine, Chocolate Covered Strawberry

The Spiced Pear BELLE DE BRILLET PEAR COGNAC, GINGER AND PINK PEPPERCORN SYRUP, LEMON, BROWN SUGAR.
The Spiced Pear
BELLE DE BRILLET PEAR COGNAC, GINGER & PINK PEPPERCORN SYRUP, LEMON, BROWN SUGAR

Bookings are highly recommended as Gowings fills up FAST!Bon Appétit!
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