Sweethearts Terraza has officially opened in Potts Point with a clear brief – good views, balanced drinks, and a sharp food menu. The rooftop is open and breezy, dressed in terracotta tiles, soft peach tones, woven textures, and plenty of greenery. It feels coastal without trying too hard – relaxed, sunlit, and made for drifting from late afternoon into the night.
Behind the bar, Neilson Braid runs a tight cocktail list built around what he calls “a contrast of citrus, bright tropical fruits, and hot, smoky flavours – it’s that interplay that sets your taste buds alight.” His drinks follow through. The Sol Fuego blends cilantro-infused tequila with a chipotle fat-wash for a clean start and smoky finish. La Resurrección nudges the Bloody Maria into Yucatán territory with achiote and chipotle, while El Claro pulls a Tommy’s Margarita into a clarified, balanced version built for warm weather.
The food keeps pace without overworking the brief. Chef Roberto García describes the Yucatán as “fire, citrus, and celebration,” and his menu mirrors that energy. Ceviche Yucateco comes bright with coconut, passionfruit and habanero, while a slow-braised beef short rib glazed with sour orange and honey lands over pumpkin purée. “I wanted to bring those flavours to Sydney – not as a postcard, but as something alive and contemporary,” he says.
Sweethearts Terraza is built for easy drinking, sunshine, and long summer sessions above the street, a coastal escape within Sydney’s CBD.