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Thirty-six storeys above Sydney, it is one of the city’s most impressive places to spend a delightful evening admiring panoramic views over one of the world’s most beautiful harbours.  Shangri-La, one of the world’s most esteemed hotel brands, has long been a fixture on the Sydney skyline, thanks to a stellar property that makes the company proud, especially in its food and beverage operations.  Taking full advantage of its privileged location, Shangri-La’s Blu Bar on 36 serves innovative cocktails that are almost as famous as the views that come with them.

Daytime view from Altitude at Shangri-La Sydney

Daytime view from Altitude at Shangri-La Sydney

Sydney’s robust pub and bar scene offers lots of appealing venues to imbibe at street level.  A different kind of drinking experience awaits high above the city at Shangri-La, where Blu Bar on 36 evokes the company’s Asian roots in an elevated setting, as is common across a continent where high-rise hotels showcase views by day and bright lights at night.  Blu Bar’s comprehensive menu of creative cocktails makes a deep impression even before the first sip; there are so many enticing options.  The staff here, impeccable in presentation, knowledge, and kindness, are only too happy to ensure every visitor is 100% pleased with the Blu Bar experience.  From the warm welcomes of the guest service attendants in the ground-floor lobby to the hosts at the Blu Bar entranceway above, visitors to Shangri-La feel special.

 

Adjacent to Blu Bar is Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney’s acclaimed dining venue where the views match the food in excellence and satisfaction.  At Altitude, the service staff are equally stellar in their friendly professionalism; an expert sommelier’s informed recommendations enhance the dinner experience with wines paired to each course.  At Blu Bar, Altitude’s menu is a treasure trove of flavours to suit every palate, from exquisite seafood appetisers to robust main courses and irresistible desserts, all presented with polish.  The expansive view across Sydney Harbour accompanies every course.  Needless to say, a New Year’s Eve dinner enjoyed here would make a memory of a lifetime.

When no more wonderful food or wine can be fitted inside a human body, the meal is regretfully concluded, and it is time to leave.  Sad as it always is when a special dinner has ended, the memory of an Altitude dining experience remains long after the last mouthful.  One last whiff of Shangri-La’s signature fragrance as you exit the lobby leaves an indelible olfactory impression, alongside the sights above, the tastes of the food and drinks, and the sounds of satisfaction from guests marvelling at a great night out.  Indeed, high above Sydney, Shangri-La’s expert touch stimulates every sense.

Visit shangri-la.com for more information.

 

By: Robert La Bua – Global Travel Connoisseur – © 2026.

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Author Bio:
Robert La Bua - Bio imageRobert La Bua is a luxury travel columnist, writer, and television guest renowned for his discerning eye and polished perspective on the finer things in life. For over 14 years, he has contributed to Destinations of the World News, the United Arab Emirates’ leading luxury travel magazine, where his byline is synonymous with elegance, insight, and excellence.
As the writer of the Global Travel Connoisseur column, Robert reports on exceptional destinations, premium flights, five-star hotels, and extraordinary experiences tailored for the most affluent of travellers. With unerring taste and a truly global point of view, his work continues to inspire those who believe travel should always be an occasion.

 

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