Apollonia

Inspired by Sicilian escapism and Italian cinema in the heart of the CBD

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Basement, Hinchcliffe House, 5–7 Young Street

https://apollonia.sydney

Inspired by The Godfather’s ill-fated Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone, this bar offers romantic escapism in a setting that transports visitors from Sydney’s CBD to Sicily. Plush leather banquettes and a sweeping marble bar soften the edges of bare stone walls and brickwork, creating a compelling space in which to enjoy cocktails inspired by the titans of Italian cinema – they’re named for luminaries like Sophia Loren and Al Pacino, but the Martinis and Negronis are must-tries.