This Glebe stalwart has been given an up-top glow-up with a fancy new rooftop terrace bar serving excellent Aussie beers and a drink-friendly menu of pub fare along with knockout views.
The cocktails are taking their role in The Tocky Terrace’s Miami-ish stylings seriously, so expect a lot of pineapple, passionfruit and mint sprigs. That said, the bar team can obviously bust out a classic on request if all that colour and sugar feels a bit frou-frou. Beyond the sweet stuff, The Tocky does beers well (as any pub should) and you can choose from Balter, Young Henrys, Four Pines and Pirate Life on tap.
The wine list is largely cheap and cheerful – you won’t find much over $100, and many bottles are closer to the $50 mark. Some wise picks include an Astrolabe Pinot Noir from New Zealand, and a Leasingham Riesling from South Australia’s Clare Valley.
Alcohol-free options also make a strong showing; pick from four fruity mocktails or non-alc beers from Carlton, Heineken and Heaps Normal.
And if you’re in a group, make like your uni student days and grab a jug (or a cocktail carafe if we’re in polite company). The Tocky’s Sangria, vodka-based Sunrise, Pimm’s Cup and Spritz are all solid value for under $40 a pop.