Hilton Sydney’s iconic Marble Bar is 120 years old and last night the industry turned out to kick off a month-long celebration, with staff dressed in period costume.
The hotel has introduced a signature ‘120 cocktail’ and is offering live music every day in October, and it has also unveiled a history wall displaying newly recovered doors and souvenirs from the original bar.
“Most bars have a life span of a few years, but the Marble Bar has managed to defy the odds, which is astonishing when you think that it dates back to 1893,” said hotel manager Felix Busch.
Throughout the years, Marble Bar has shaken many concoctions, and through its birthday month, its bartenders will bring back forgotten classics like the ‘Million Dollar Cocktail’ and a “One Fifty Lashes” Pale Ale.
Marble Bar will be giving away 120 free beers throughout the month and will host a Gatsby themed party on the last Saturday in October.