Above 8 Bar & dining

Join Hurstville's exclusive rooftop society at Above 8 Bar & Lounge. At this unique destination, life is best enjoyed from up high.

A one-of-a-kind eatery housed within Hurstville's Travelodge, this is one of the most glamorous watering holes in the area. The open-air rooftop is furnished with top-of-the-range sofas and comes fully equipped with outdoor fireplaces should you wish to enjoy the patio all year round. Inside, the romantic story continues with muted slate walls, glistening marble tabletops, contrasting patterned tiles and lush velvet upholstery, all of which work together to create a feast of texture and colour. A lesson in understated opulence, Above 8 is flying high in Hurstville's dining scene.

When it comes to the menu, the sky's the limit. Offering unique inventions that experiment with different cooking styles, take your pick from the raw, fermented, smoked and dehydrated plates, all of which offer something you've never tried before. Keep it lean with some fresh oysters, kingfish ceviche or rediscover heirloom vegetables with a Sicilian olive tapenade. And if it's unbeatable texture you're after, opt for dehydrated beetroot crisps or pork chicharrón with a comforting black bean salsa.

On to the meats and we have exclusive cuts that have been gastronomically prepared for your pleasure. From whisky-cured wagyu to smoked salmon rillette, dry-aged black Angus sirloin and aged Australian cheeses, these plates prove that time equals deliciousness. And with a stellar selection of hand-rolled pizzas, Above 8 is one for those seeking the finer things in life. Finally, it has to be a specialty cocktail on the patio, watching as this district enters the twilight hours.