LOCATION
Located opposite the Botanic Gardens in the CBD.
DETAILS
Aesop's is the perfect venue for any lively event, from a girls night or a corporate function to a big fat Greek wedding. Colourful murals, the sounds of Greek music and authentic dishes using the freshest local ingredients combine to transport you to a Greek Island.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Offering an exciting eclectic Mediterranean menu and a beautiful outlook across to the Botanic Gardens and the Conservatorium of Music, Aesops is a great choice for traditional Greek cuisine.
Proprietor, James Gamvros will fill your tummy and then have everyone on their feet grooving to Zorba and music from the 70's through to the latest music.
FUNCTIONS
With a spacious room suitable for large numbers and the Botanic Gardens opposite for taking photographs, Aesops is a fast becoming a popular venue for wedding receptions and corporate functions. With excellent prices and a warm atmosphere, this really is a great venue for a memorable day. Special group menus are available.
FACILITIES
Aesops now offers new facilities including state of the art audio visual services (projector, screen & microphones) and versatile seating arrangements, including theatre style.
Group bookings are available 7 Days a Week.
($20 to break 12 plates)
BANQUET MENU $50 - with coffee, tea and assorted sweets, $8 extra
Personal Statement
Profiled by de Groots Media A Greek restaurant as loud and boisterous as Effie’s hairdo is implausibly located in Sydney’s CBD.
Aesops isn’t the first choice for a quiet bite to eat or even a dynamic business lunch, but it is certainly a place to keep in mind next time you are throwing a party or organising a family function; the plate-breaking is a crowd-pleaser and sure to shatter social barriers and get your guests linking arms and doing the zorba dance. While not strictly Greek or authentic, the menu is an eclectic Mediterranean mix of easy-to-share dishes. The dip platter featuring taramasalata, tsatziki, hummus and warm crusty bread is a sure bet, and the flaky spinach and ricotta triangles are served hot and salty like they should be.
Vegetarians are spoilt with satisfying options including layered vegetarian moussaka or pan-fried haloumi cheese, while the banquet menu for groups consists of an all you can eat selection of three mezedakia (Greek tapas) and four mains. The wine list is broad, and the effervescent service adds to the experience and encourages Aesops family-friendly reputation. Come dinnertime the restaurant is as loud and boisterous as Effie’s hairdo, and you’ll often see hens nights and bucks parties sharing shots of Ouzo and dancing the night away.
Jennifer Miller, May 2007
