Welcome to Monopole
Monopole, brought to you by chef Brent Savage and sommelier Nick Hildebrandt, is a contemporary bistro . Monopole is inspired by the French bistronomy movement and takes cues from the best modern bistros in Paris, London, and Copenhagen. Located in Sydney’s CBD, the space is casual, fun and vibrant. The constantly evolving seasonal menu is brought to life through contemporary cooking techniques. The wine list is tightly focused on France and Australia, featuring undiscovered local producers, classic estates, and some of the edgier cult producers of more modern times. Unfussy and not bound to tradition, there is plenty to enjoy in this exciting package.
HAPPY HOUR WED-FRI 3 PM - 5 PM
OPEN TUES TO SAT FOR DINNER FROM 5 PM
OPEN WED TO FRI FOR LUNCHES FROM 12 PM
20 CURTIN PLACE, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000
PH (02) 8080 9144
INFO@MONOPOLESYDNEY.COM.AU
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Our Story
Monopole is a French term meaning ‘one wine, one vineyard, one producer’ – a monopoly.
Chef Brent Savage and sommelier Nick Hildebrandt, the hospitality duo behind some of Sydney’s best-known restaurants, opened Monopole Potts Point in December 2012. Following the success of Bentley, they wanted to experiment with a more casual wine bar concept, offering a compelling selection of wine and cocktails, matched with delicious, wine-friendly food. After 8 fantastic years in Potts Point, Nick and Brent announced Monopole would be re-locating to a new home in the heart of Sydney’s CBD in late 2020.
Co-owner and sommelier Hildebrandt said: “We’ve been wanting to move Monopole to the CBD for a while and were offered a great site that is ideally suited to the evolution of Monopole. When we first opened, we loved that locals would drop in regularly for a glass of wine and snacks. This is a big part of Monopole’s identity, which we look forward to introducing to the CBD.”
One of Monopole’s highlights is the wine list. Carefully compiled by Nick Hildebrandt, one of Australia’s most influential sommeliers, Monopole’s list includes more than 500 wines from around the world. Many are rare or made in limited quantities and exclusive to Monopole. Organic, bio-dynamic and preservative free wines feature prominently. On any visit you’ll find more than 25 wines pouring by the glass or carafe, perfect if you’re keen to sample a few different wines. In its first year of opening, Monopole was awarded ‘Wine List of the Year’ in both The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide and Gourmet Traveller’s Australian Restaurant Guide, and has gone on to win many awards since.
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2023
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide - 2 Hats
2022
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards - Wine Bar of the Year
Inclusion in the Delicious 100
“Hildebrandt’s exuberant wine list encompasses hundreds of rare and cult drops – particularly French and Australian labels – including 30-plus a day by the glass or carafe”.
2020
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2020 - 2 Hats
Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide – 3 Wine Glasses, Top 100 (#46)
Delicious Top 100. (#51)
2019
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2019 – 2 Hats
“A wine-fuelled magnet for date-nighters, terroir lovers and Potts Points sophisticates”
Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide – 2 Stars, 3 Wine Glasses, Top 100 (#42)
2018
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2018 – 2 Hats
“Perennially buzzing bar and restaurant for terroir-championing wines and civilised good times”
Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide – 2 Stars, 3 Wine Glasses, Top 100 (#46)
2017
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2017 – 2 Hats
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2017 – ‘Wine List of the Year’ Award
Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide – 2 Stars, 3 Wine Glasses, Top 100 (#46)
2016
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2016 – 1 Hat
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2016 – ‘Best Bar’ Award
Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide – 2 Stars, 3 Wine Glasses, Top 100 (#52)
One of Sydney’s Top 50 Bars 2016 – Good Food
2015
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2015 – ‘Chef of the Year’ Brent Savage
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2015 – 1 Hat
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide – ‘Sommelier of the Year’ Nick Hildebrandt
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide – 1 star, 3 Wine Glasses
Australian Gourmet Traveller Top 100 (#57)
Australia’s Top 25 Bars 2015 (Good Food)
2014
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2014 – 1 Hat
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2014 – Wine List of the Year
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2014 – Finalist, Best New Restaurant
Australian Gourmet Traveller – Wine List of the Year
Australian Gourmet Traveller – Top 100 (51)
Australia’s Wine List of the Year – 3-Glass Rating (Very Highly Recommended)
Time Out Sydney Bar – Winner ‘Best Wine Bar’; Highly Commended ‘Best Fit Out’
2013
Belle Coco Republic Interior Design – Best Hospitality (Pascale Gomes-McNabb)
“Hildebrandt’s exuberant wine list encompasses hundreds of rare and cult drops – particularly French and Australian labels – including 30-plus a day by the glass or carafe”.
Delicious 2022
Gift Cards
The Bentley Group is now offering digital gift cards. These e-cards are a fast and convenient way to send gifts to friends, family and colleagues. Simply nominate the desired amount, process the order and the card will be emailed directly to you.
Functions
Monopole has a semi-private dining room that can seat up to 16 people. The restaurant can also be booked exclusively for both sit down and cocktail events catering for up to 60 people. Monopole is a fun, vibrant and wine focused restaurant where the menu is designed to share. For further information call us on 02 8080 9144 or click the link below.