Palisade Hotel

This place was remodeling their kitchen, so the limited food items they did have, I did not try. The place is rather old and historic, and has a great pub on the first floor. They have indoor and outdoor seating in what can be categorized as a great European style pub with Australian feel to it. It is warm and friendly and by far a great place to relax for a few pints.
The top floor which you can get to by elevator is a more «Sex in the City’ style bar with a neat sitting area and a great balcony to view the city. The feel of the room did not really agree with my pub crawling nature for the day so I didn’t stay too long upstairs. I ran into enough women dressed up with enough perfume to drown a small child, that I realized this was meant for the younger crowd looking for something to finish off their drinks with vice blowing off steam after work.
The first floor was right up my alley with the laid back nature, out door seating, and very friendly crowd. Competing with guys peacocking and girls looking for a one night adventure is on the roof was not my intention. I prefer to relax, stretch out, and soak in the atmosphere on the first floor.
This place is great when you are in a large group and you don’t know which way you want to go…

Walking into the Palisade Hotel and seeing all the different floors is like taking a lesson in class structure. On the ground floor it’s the laid back, working class vibe, with wooden and industrial features and standard bar tables and booths. Head up to the top floor and it’s decidedly middle class, with plush lounges, sparkling glasses and city views. For those in the upper echelons of society, there are private rooms and spaces so that you are able to socialise with your similarly cultured friends, without any risk of the riff raff disturbing you.
But in all seriousness this is a fantastic pub/​bar that’s worth a visit, no matter what class you are or aspire to be.

Reborn! Like a hotel that used to be a hotel and is now back to being a, er, hotel.
I always looked at this building and thought «Oh, the potential!» but nobody ever did anything with that potential. But now somebody has, and it’s great. It’s still a bit of a work-​in-​progress — the bar menu is a bit limited until their commercial kitchen is ready — but there’s a great pub on the ground floor, hotel rooms on the middle ones, and a cracking bar up top with views you’d trade in a puppy for. A really cute puppy.
Enjoy a walk around Barangaroo then pop in for a pint of pale ale and a bowl of orrecchiette laced with chilli, peas and Atlantic crab, or a big juicy brisket burger and a tin cup of salted potato chips.
Call ahead if you want to visit the top bar.

Well that was a surprise. Last time I drove past I was sure this was closed.
Now, head on up to Level 4 for a stunning view of the harbour, more beautiful people than you can shake a stick at, and at least on the Sunday we rocked in a DJ spinning some cool music. The cocktails look stunning, all the bar staff clearly know their stuff, with nary a recipe book to be seen and a wide range of amazing looking cocktails being created and consumed.
Cook cut glass decanters and some glasses, pink leather sofas and can furniture with an art-​deco /​tropical feel.
Several side rooms for small groups and another level with balcony also.
Didn’t eat, but for sure will next time. Menu looked interesting both upstairs and down in the main bar.
Will be back — recommend a look.

Had lunch in the Palisade on Friday 24^th July 2015 with friends. It re –opened this week after being closed for many years. The new décor is retro plus shabby chique. The place was packed with a crowd of office workers and staff were under pressure, hence getting served for a beer or food was slow. A pint of Tooheys beer cost $ 10. We began with a few snack bowls which were of popcorn, pork crackling and cheese sticks which were quite tasty ($ 22).Our main courses were $ 22. The food was served quickly. I had grilled salmon which was perfectly moist and succulent and thankfully not raw, three mates had a chicken pie which was so tasty one guy bought a second. Another friend had The lamb shank which was cooked to perfection. We had a large side salad ($ 16) + of roast pumpkin, parsley, chick peas and cous cous which was sensational. This is a fabulous location in The Rocks overlooking Barangaroo park .I recomend you visit.