Drinks Menu

Cocktails at Opera Bar are fresh and flavour-forward with a focus on seasonality. 


With 11 signature drinks on offer, there’s a libation for nearly every palate. Whether you’re after something light and fruity – or strong and boozy, we’ve got you covered.  Don’t leave without trying our world famous spritzes, or the iconic Sydney Sling!    


Bar Manager, Steve Davis, is driven by the mantra “excellence through simplicity,” and our cocktails are just that: unpretentious, accessible and delicious. We pour Australian craft spirits alongside internationally recognised brands – finding just the right mix of niche and familiar. 


Oh, and we’re pretty handy with classics too – just ask for your favourite drink at the bar!
 

COCKTAILS

 

ROSÉ SPRITZ | bombay sapphire, grenache rosé, martini vermouth, citrus soda | 18

TROPIC LIKE IT’S HOT | whitley neill quince gin, crème de mure, bitters, blackberry, lemon, soda | 20 

CALYPSO SPRITZ | bacardi carta blanca, italicus rosolio, sour pineapple, vanilla, bubbles | 19

 

FIZZICAL TOUCH | grey goose, pampelle, cynar, pink grapefruit, fizz | 22

 

SYDNEY SLING | Four pillars gin, st germain elderflower, mint, lime, ps smoked lemonade, bitters | 22

GUAVA PALOMA | patron silver, limoncello, guava, citrus, rosemary, soda,
hint of chilli | 23

LUCKY KENTUCKY | maker’s mark, joseph cartron peach liqueur, mint, citrus, fresh peach | 23

 

SPRING DOCTOR | 42 below vodka, aperol, cold-pressed watermelon, basil | 21

LOST LOVE  | bacardi ocho, amaro montenegro, chardonnay, yuzu, lime | 22

 

THE BIG MIMOSA | bombay dry gin, passionfruit liqueur, sparkling wine,
orange blossom, fresh orange, strawberries | 42

 

LYCHEE SANGRIA | widges gin, lychee liqueur, gundagai shiraz,  lemon myrtle, fresh lime, tonic | 44

 

ALCOHOL-FREE COCKTAILS

 

For grown-ups only

Using non-alcoholic spirits

 

ESPRESSO MARTINI | dark & white cane, Opera Bar house blend cold-drip espresso, salted caramel | 15


AMARETTO SOUR | amaretto, almond, lemon | 15


NEGRONI SPRITZ | london dry, rosso vermouth, orange spritz, lemon | 15

 

Beer & Cider 

 

HEINEKEN ZERO | 8 

 

APPLE THIEF NON-ALCOHOLIC | 8
 

For everyone

Fun & fruity

 

THE MIX-UP | pineapple, orange, mango, passionfruit, lime | 9


BERRY CONFUSED | strawberry, cranberry, apple, lychee | 9

 

PASSIONFRUIT NO-JITO | passionfruit, mint, lime, soda | 9

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WINE

 

Our carefully curated wine list showcases some of the best examples of regionality from Australia and around the world. Listed according to grape and also by flavour, this menu is designed to help novices and experts alike navigate to the perfect drop. 


The menu is updated quarterly, and features up-and-coming winemakers alongside more established production houses. With over 40 wines poured by the glass, why not try a few? 
 

SPARKLING

 

Brut | Opera Bar | South Australia  10.5 | 48

 

Brut | Chandon | Yarra Valley  14 | 60

 

Prosecco | Ca Di Alte | Italy  13 | 58

 

Brut Rosé | Chandon | Yarra Valley  14 | 62

 

Brut Rosé | Cloudy Bay Pelorus | Marlborough 15 | 74

 

Pet Nat | 2018 Cullen Rose Moon | Margaret River •  16 | 76

 

 

OVER ICE

 

Sparkling | Chandon S | Yarra Valley  15 | 70

 

Moët & Chandon | Ice Impérial Rosé | Yarra Valley 28 | 148

 

 

CHAMPAGNE 

 

Veuve Clicquot | NV Brut | Reims  26 | 135

 

Ruinart | NV Blanc de Blancs | Reims  - | 192

 

Piot-Sévillano | NV Brut Rosé | Marne - | 200

 

Dom Pérignon | 2008 Brut | Epernay  - | 410

 

1500ml Veuve Clicquot | NV Brut | Reims - | 255

 

 

WHITE | LIGHT & CRISP

 

Riesling | 2019 Lark Hill | Canberra Region • 13 | 58

 

Riesling | 2019 Wines by KT 5425 | Clare Valley 14 | 64

 

Gewurz + Riesling | 2019  TWR Toru | Marlborough  15 | 68

 

 

WHITE | FRESH & BRIGHT

 

Pinot Gris | 2018 Opera Bar | Orange 10.5 | 48

 

Pinot Grigio | 2018 Aquilani | Italy 14 | 64

 

Godello | 2016 Fragas do Lecer | Spain - | 60

 

Semillon | 2018 Krinklewood | Hunter Valley •• 13 | 58

 

Sauvignon Blanc + | 2018 Rightbank | Margaret River 12 | 54

 

Sauvignon Blanc | 2018 East | Marlborough 12 | 54

 

Sauvignon Blanc | 2016 Murdoch Hill | Adelaide Hills 13 | 58

 

Sauvignon Blanc | 2019 Craggy Range | Martinborough 14 | 64

 

 

WHITE | BOLD & RICH

 

Petit Chablis | 2016 L’Atelier | France 15 | 68 

 

Chardonnay | 2017 Opera Bar | Orange 10.5 | 48

 

Chardonnay | 2015 Bartlett’s by Tarrawarra | Yarra Valley 12 | 24

 

Fiano + | 2019 Peppertree | Wrattonbully • 12 | 54

PINK

 

Rosé | 2019 Opera Bar | Orange 10.5 | 48 

 

Grenache Rosé | 2019 Lot. X by Soul Growers | Barossa  - | 54

 

Grenache Rosé | 2018 Pink Claw | Heathcote 14 | 64

 

Shiraz + Rosé | 2017 Cape Mentelle | Margaret River 13 | 58

 

Grenache + Rosado | 2018 Conde de Valdemar Spain 12 | 54 

 

Grenache + Rosé | 2018 Maison AIX | Provence • 15 | 68

 

Pink Moscato | Mojo | South Australia 10.5 | 48

 

Sangiovese Rosato | 2018 Poggio al Sole | Italy •• 15 | 68

 

 

RED | ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

 

Pinot Noir | 2018 East | Marlborough 12 | 54

 

Pinot Noir | 2018 Devil’s Corner | Tasmania 13 | 58

 

Pinot Noir | 2016 Cloudy Bay | Marlborough - | 90

 

Gamay | 2019 Te Mata | Hawke’s Bay 14 | 64

 

Merlot | 2016 Rightbank | King Valley 12 | 54

 

 

RED | CHILLED

 

Shiraz + | 2019 Cape Jaffa Mesmer Eyes | Limestone Coast 13 | 58

 

 

RED | IN THE MIDDLE

 

Monastrell | 2016 Ego Bodegas Goru | Spain •  14 | 64

 

Barbera | 2017 Fontanafredda Briccotondo | Italy - | 67 

 

Sangiovese | 2017 Ricasoli Barone Chianti | Italy  13 | 58

 

Malbec | 2017 Terrazas Reserva | Mendoza  14 | 64

 

Nero d’Avola | 2018 Chalmers | Heathcote 14 | 64 

 

Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 Dominique Portet | Yarra Valley 13 | 58

 

Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 Two Hands | McLaren Valley 15 | 68

 

Cabernet Shiraz | 2018 Sons of Eden Pumpa | Eden Valley 14 | 64

 

 

RED | MORE COMPLEX

 

Shiraz | 2017 Opera Bar | New South Wales 10.5 | 48

 

Malbec | 2917  Terrazas Reserva | Argentina  14 | 64

 

Shiraz Touriga + | 2019 LS Wine Merchants | Margaret River 15 | 68

 

Lagrein | 2018 Mount Towrong | Heathcote - | 58

 

Shiraz | 2018 Hentley Farm Villain & Vixen | Barossa Valley 14 | 64

 

 

SWEET

 

Pink Moscato | Mojo | South Australia  10.5 | 48

 

Muscat | 2014 Paul Jaboulet BDV | 750ml | France 14 | 70

 

• These wines are available at our outside bar

•• Minimal intervention/organic/biodynamic/minimal sulphites 
wine & vintages are subject to change

Large serves available on all wines (250ml)

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