In-hotel dining may be ultra-chic in Hong Kong, Singapore and London, but ask a Sydneysider where you should go for dinner and they're not likely to recommend a lobby restauarant. At the luxurious Langham Hotel nestled in Sydney's Rocks district, however, they're looking to change that.
The Kitchens on Kent dinner series celebrates the return of the in-house eatery – which first only opened in September 2019 – after months of shutdown. Elegant, inimate five-course degustations take place each fortnight, and each course comes paired with drinks – just not those you'd expect.
The first dinner on Thursday, October 8 matches each dish with different Glenlivet whisky drams and cocktails, while the next on Thursday, October 22 heroes Mr Black coffee liqueur, matching plates with a new, fresh spin on the sumptuous spirit. (Thought coffee liqueur was just for Espresso Martinis? Think again.) Later dinners shine the spotlight in turn on Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Archie Rose gin, and Wayward Brewery ales. At these classy meals Champagne flows over each course rather than just for a bubbly beginning, stoic drams are sipped alongside entrées, and hearty ales are matched with delicately constructed desserts. Five takes on each drink let you taste its complexities and ambiguities, while also showcasing its versatility.
Book in online at Kitchens on Kent for your spot. Each dinner is $195 per person, but the more dinners you book in for, the more you'll save on each.
Don't want to go home after? Bring your pup and book in for a staycation.