Shangri-La Sydney Blu Bar on 36 Review 2026: Views & Room Service
Perched on the 36th floor of Shangri-La Sydney, Blu Bar on 36 offers unparalleled views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Indulge in cocktails and delicious bar bites.
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Perched on the 36th floor of Shangri-La Sydney, Blu Bar on 36 offers unparalleled views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Indulge in cocktails and delicious bar bites.
Shangri-La Sydney
BLU BAR on36
Shangri-La Sydney Hotel Reservations
Even if you're not a hotel guest,
you can take in the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House
all in one glance,
and the night view is absolutely stunning.
It's a sacred spot for Sydney night views,
and I highly recommend it!
Located on the 36th floor
of the Shangri-La Sydney Hotel,
just take the elevator from the lobby
up to the 36th floor,
and you'll find it right there.
📍 Blu Bar on 36
176 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 Australia
From Circular Quay Station,
it takes about 11 minutes on foot.
Menu
BAR FOOD
For light bites,
you'll find snacks, cheese,
Chef's Selection,
Tataki,
and even octopus dishes are available.
Menu
Australian beers are also available.
This bar seemed to have more locals
than hotel guests.
It was quite crowded,
so we had to queue.
At the counter,
they asked if we were heading to Altitude Restaurant
or visiting the bar.
We told them our room number
and said we were there for the bar.
Reservations are also possible
through their official website.
You can also make reservations
via Google.
As you step inside,
you'll be greeted by mood lighting
in darker tones,
and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows
stretch along the wall,
allowing you to take in the city view and harbor view.
At sunset,
window seats
are highly coveted and fill up quickly.
The dress code is
smart casual,
so it's best to avoid
overly relaxed attire.
You can also enjoy the bar's food
from the comfort of your hotel room,
available for order from the 'BAR SELECTION' menu.
The night view here is absolutely stunning!
Being on a high floor
with floor-to-ceiling windows
makes it even
more spectacular.
And getting to see fireworks
up close
made the experience
even more romantic!
We didn't order any snacks,
but we tried an Asahi (AUD 17) and
an Australian beer (AUD 14).
And oh my goodness, that Australian beer!
It was incredibly delicious!
Whether it's for a romantic
date or anniversary with a loved one,
or just to grab cocktails with friends,
Blue on Bar 36 offers the perfect,
romantic ambiance.
Operating Hours
Mon - Thurs: 12 PM - 12 AM
Fri - Sun: 11 AM - 12 AM
Room Service
The steak from Shangri-La Sydney Hotel
room service was even more delicious
than what you'd find at a dedicated steak restaurant!
It was incredibly convenient to
order via QR code,
and our food arrived in about 20 minutes.
Pricing
Steak price:
AUD 54
Room service fee: AUD 10
Total: AUD 64
Menu
Nasi Goreng
Green Curry
Soup
Salad
Chicken Salad
Salmon
Tenderloin Steak
Pasta
They have a wide variety of dishes!
Wine
And Arancini too!
They kindly served butter
and mustard sauce separately,
perfect for enjoying with the bread.
The Food
While the mashed potatoes were delicious,
what truly surprised me was finding mini carrots
and rapeseed greens here!
The braised rapeseed greens
and all the other vegetables were so incredibly tasty,
making for a truly satisfying meal.
And oh, the sauce
was absolutely incredible!
It was a wine reduction that
perfectly balanced sweet and tangy notes.
It wasn't overly sour,
and even the mustard
was unique,
offering a different flavor profile
than I'm used to.
Both sauces complemented the steak
and vegetables
absolutely perfectly!
Overall, the room service food
at the Shangri-La Sydney Hotel
was consistently delicious.
If you're planning a trip to the Shangri-La,
you definitely have to give their room service a try.
Highly recommended!
'BLU BAR on 36' is located on the 36th floor of the Shangri-La Sydney Hotel, with the address 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 Australia. It takes approximately 11 minutes to walk from Circular Quay Station.
It operates from 12 PM to 12 AM (midnight) from Monday to Thursday, and from 11 AM to 12 AM (midnight) from Friday to Sunday. Reservations can be made through the official website (www.sevenrooms.com) or Google Reservations.
The steak price is 54 Australian Dollars, and a 10 Australian Dollar room service fee is added, making the total 64 Australian Dollars. After ordering via QR code, the food was received in about 20 minutes.
Asahi beer is 17 Australian Dollars, and Australian beer is 14 Australian Dollars. You can also enjoy BAR FOOD such as simple snacks, a cheese chef collection, and tataki octopus dishes.
The dress code is smart casual; it's advisable to avoid overly casual attire. You can also order and enjoy BAR food from the BAR SELECtion menu in your hotel room.
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