Last Friday, Pelicano reopened in Kings Cross, designed to be an all-in-one venue that caters to everything from evening dinners to an energetic nightlife experience, comprising a dining room, terrace, bar and a soon-to-open nightclub.
Taking hints of interior inspiration from its former Double Bay location, the Potts Point reincarnation of Pelicano makes artwork a focal point of the venue with elements of bold pop art to match the vibrant energy.
Andrew Becher, Founder of Pelicano, says he is thrilled by the opportunity to reinvigorate Sydney’s night time economy, particularly at a time when the iconic Kings Cross area is undergoing a nightlife resurgence.
“This iconic venue has always been synonymous with creativity and vibrancy, and I am excited to see it once again become a hub of positive energy and connection,” he stated.
Joining Armorica, Franca and Parlar, Andrew hopes the addition of Pelicano will diversify his portfolio offering, branching out from refined dining experiences to a more vibrant nightlife experience, with many anticipating the return of the beloved venue.
“We hope Pelicano’s return re-establishes the iconic venue as the all-in-one venue that Sydney is currently missing. The space was designed to cater to a range of different social scenes; transitioning from after-work dinners to an energetic nightlife experience, ultimately speaking to the resurgence of Kings Cross itself,” added Andrew.
“Blending a high quality late-night food and cocktail offering, with a spirited and vibrant nightclub scene, Pelicano reclaims its legendary title and re-enters the world stage.”
Serving food from 5pm Wednesday to Sunday, Executive Chef Jose Saulog has curated a Mediterranean-inspired menu suited to a relaxed, contemporary dining experience with aperitivo-friendly dishes such as parmesan arancini and fritto misto.
Guests can also expect to find larger plates such as spaghetti alla vongole with clams and Wagyu cut of the day, and while food will be served up until 2am, the alfresco dining area will transition into a nightclub from 10pm.
“The nightclub will showcase amazing local and international talent, offering the same high-quality dining experience of the restaurant but with much more of a spirited and nightlife-focused energy,” added Andrew.
“Ultimately, we wanted to create an environment that is both fun and energetic, while also being premium and luxurious. The nightclub will also feature its own private Champagne and Martini Bar, which will open next year.”
Speaking about a successful launch weekend, Andrew commented: “It was so great to see DJs perform and guests dancing alongside diners experiencing the incredible menu on offer at Pelicano. This really captured the essence of the festive restaurants of the Mediterranean cities and is something that we don’t see in Sydney.”
