You’d better get into the New Hampton Hotel before lockout, because this old school pub is open until 3am.
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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.
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!