15 Bayswater Road,
Potts Points, NSW
(02) 9331 1188
newhampton.com.au
BAR SIDE
You’d better get into the New Hampton Hotel before lockout, because this old school pub is open until 3am.
Locals and tourists all spend their evenings here until the wee hours indulging in a cocktail (or three!) or a bottle of wine, or, if you’re feeling the pub vibe, a few schooners of Guinness. Looking for a cocktail suggestion? Can’t go past the Lychee Rose Martini, made of gin, lychee liqueur, fresh lychee and rose syrup; or maybe the Hampton Empresso with Patron XO Café cocoa, crème de cacao, espresso, vanilla and fig syrup. 
Let’s talk food – modern Australian with a French twist, all from the head (and heart) of head chef, Ben Palmer.
Palmer, alumni of Bistro Bruno, has created what they’re calling a paddock to the plate menu – hearty, wholesome food that’s just a little bit fancy.
We’re talking confit duck leg with duck sausage, kale and lentil; crispy skin pork belly with choucroute, roasted chats and jus; and slow-braised beef ragout with potato gnocchi and parmesan.
In terms of layout and décor, the old Australian feel comes from a prominent rustic theme combined with very unique laser cut steel, original Sydney sandstone, antique tiles and barrels as sinks.
It all adds up to a homely feel, right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the Cross.
FUN FACT
The New Hampton is the oldest hotel in Kings Cross; Acca Dacca even had their first residency there, where they recorded their first live gig!
