A restaurant and Mezcaleria celebrating Mexican cuisine, reimagined through a fresh local lens.
This lush all-weather rooftop is designed for all seasons—expect bold, punchy flavours, exceptional Australian produce, and bright agave-led cocktails.
Our menu is 100% gluten-free.
Location
Rooftop
The EVE Hotel,
8 Baptist Street,
Redfern NSW 2016
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday
12:00pm – late
Lottie will be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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High above Surry Hills, Lottie pulses with city energy. Perched on the rooftop of The Eve Hotel, it’s a seasonal escape that blends bold Mexican flavours with standout Australian produce. Vibrant, laid-back and full of intent.
Just past the entry, the Mezcaleria sets the tone. It’s the bar at Lottie, and a destination in its own right. A vibrant space pouring mezcals, raicillas and tequilas, alongside a Margarita lineup that is classic, spiced or seasonal. Cocktails follow the rhythm of the produce, layered with hibiscus, chamoy, citrus and chilli. A curated snack menu from the kitchen is also on hand, with small bites like carne apache with salsa macha, guacamole with tortilla crisps and ocean trout tostadas with habanero mandarin.
The dining experience begins with punchy dishes designed to be eaten in one perfect bite. Highlights include kangaroo tail sopes, beetroot empanadas and prawn and carrot aguachile with salsa macha and pickled jicama. The menu builds with shared mains such as Murray cod from a regenerative farm, free-range pork jowl served with cola mole, and a standout beef chop. All designed to be eaten with house made tortillas pressed daily from masa imported from Mexico.
Designed by George Livissianis, the space mirrors the menu. Cayenne terrazzo underfoot, soft banquettes, climbing greenery and skyline views. A rooftop that is tactile, open and just the right amount of poolside cool. From long lunches to icy Margaritas at sundown, everything feels better up here.
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What's On
Weekly Sunset DJ Set
As the sun dips over Redfern, Lottie settles into its golden-hour rhythm. Our weekly Sunset DJ Set brings a warm, stylish soundtrack to the rooftop, blending balearic ease with soulful edits, Latin grooves and a touch of afro-jazz. It is music for conversation and clinking glasses, a feel-good flow that lifts the room without ever stealing it. Fridays run 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 3pm to 7pm.
Christmas Day
Celebrate Christmas Day high above Surry Hills with a festive feast that marries bold Mexican spirit and the best Australian produce. Head Chef Joe Valero has created a generous set menu for sharing, featuring smoky prawns with guajillo chilli butter and our Mexican Christmas slow roast turkey with cacao and stonefruit mole, nuts, prunes and fresh fruit stuffing. For dessert, Lottie’s own Eton Mess gives a playful nod to Pavlova, bright and celebratory in the Sydney sun.
Expect a surprise gift for the table and thoughtful Christmas touches, sip Palomas, gather your favourite people and let the afternoon unfold.
Seating times are for three hours and booking times range from 12:00pm to 6:15pm.
$180 per head
Sample menu
SYDNEY ROCK OYSTER Jamaica kosho – Mezcal mignonette
GUACAMOLE pomegranate – fresh herbs – totopos tortilla crisps
GRILLED BUTTERFLY TIGER PRAWN Salted kombu Guajillo chilli butter – orange – Queen Garnet plum salsa p/p
KURABATA HAM Chipotle glaze
WHOLE BUTTERFLIED FISH zarandeado – salsa cruda
MEXICAN CHRISTMAS SLOW ROAST TURKEY Cacao & Stonefruit Mole – nuts, prunes & fresh fruit stuffing
CHAT POTATO Recado mayo
BITTER LEAF SALAD Wild rocket Oakleaf – purslane – Spicy apricot dressing
BLACK FOREST MASA COOKIE Chocolate & Ancho chilli mousse – Cherry glaze
LOTTIE ETON MESS Prickly Pear & Passionfruit Meringue – passionfruit curd – prickly pear sorbet
Boxing Day
Celebrate public holidays throughout the holiday season high above Redfern with a feast that brings together bold Mexican spirit and the best of Australian produce. Head Chef Joe Valero has created a festive set menu designed for sharing. Gather your favourite people, sip Palomas under the Sydney sun, and let the afternoon unfold.
Set Menu$130 per head
Sample only
GUACAMOLE tomato – pepitas – fresh herbs – tortilla crisps
BLUE SWIMMER CRAB & SCALLOP mango – coriander oil – pickled green tomato – tajin
CELERIAC TOSTADA al pastor marinade – guacachile – pickled pineapple
KANGAROO TAIL SOPE potato masa – morita chilli
Vegetarian options available
CHICKEN SINALOA-STYLE burnt lime & shallots – aji verde
PORK JOWL cola mole – habanero pickled fennel
HOUSE MADE TORTILLAS
Vegetarian options available
BITTER LEAF SALAD jerusalem artichoke – blood plum dressing
CRISPY CHAT POTATOES chipotle salt – recado mayo
DARK CHOCOLATE AND MEZCAL ALEGRIAS Dark Chocolate Mezcal Alegria – Puffed quinoa, pepita, popcorn milk
New Years Eve
See out the year in the sun on Lottie’s rooftop. Settle in for Mexican plates and agave-led cocktails, then drift into golden hour before venturing out to your next stop. Three-hour seatings are available at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm, perfect for a long lunch or early evening feast. Head Chef Joe Valero has created a festive set menu designed for sharing.
Set Menu – $130 per head
Sample only
GUACAMOLE tomato – pepitas – fresh herbs – tortilla crisps
BLUE SWIMMER CRAB & SCALLOP mango – coriander oil – pickled green tomato – tajin
CELERIAC TOSTADA al pastor marinade – guacachile – pickled pineapple
KANGAROO TAIL SOPE potato masa – morita chilli
Vegetarian options available
CHICKEN SINALOA-STYLE burnt lime & shallots – aji verde
PORK JOWL cola mole – habanero pickled fennel
HOUSE MADE TORTILLAS
Vegetarian options available
BITTER LEAF SALAD jerusalem artichoke – blood plum dressing
CRISPY CHAT POTATOES chipotle salt – recado mayo
DARK CHOCOLATE AND MEZCAL ALEGRIAS Dark Chocolate Mezcal Alegria – Puffed quinoa, pepita, popcorn milk
New Years Day
Celebrate public holidays throughout the holiday season high above Redfern with a feast that brings together bold Mexican spirit and the best of Australian produce. Head Chef Joe Valero has created a festive set menu designed for sharing. Gather your favourite people, sip Palomas under the Sydney sun, and let the afternoon unfold.
Set Menu$130 per head
Sample only
GUACAMOLE tomato – pepitas – fresh herbs – tortilla crisps
BLUE SWIMMER CRAB & SCALLOP mango – coriander oil – pickled green tomato – tajin
CELERIAC TOSTADA al pastor marinade – guacachile – pickled pineapple
KANGAROO TAIL SOPE potato masa – morita chilli
Vegetarian options available
CHICKEN SINALOA-STYLE burnt lime & shallots – aji verde
PORK JOWL cola mole – habanero pickled fennel
HOUSE MADE TORTILLAS
Vegetarian options available
BITTER LEAF SALAD jerusalem artichoke – blood plum dressing
CRISPY CHAT POTATOES chipotle salt – recado mayo
DARK CHOCOLATE AND MEZCAL ALEGRIAS Dark Chocolate Mezcal Alegria – Puffed quinoa, pepita, popcorn milk
FAQs
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"Can we come for drinks?"
Yes, Lottie’s Mezcaleria is open for drinks any time we’re open — perfect for an afternoon Margarita or cocktails before or after dinner. No bookings needed, just walk in.
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"Are kids welcome?"
Yes, minors are welcome at Lottie, but please note that the venue isn’t specifically designed for children, as we don’t offer pram storage, high chairs, or a children’s menu.
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"What is 'Contemporary Mexican'?"
Contemporary Mexican cuisine reimagines traditional flavours with modern techniques and seasonal ingredients. It blends authentic staples like corn, chiles, and fresh herbs with creative elements and top class produce. Lottie offers an elevated dining experience typical Sydney-based Mexican restaurants do not offer.
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"It's raining, will we get wet?"
No, you won’t get wet. When it rains, our retractable glass roof and walls close to keep the entire rooftop protected and comfortable, so you can still enjoy the experience no matter the weather.
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"Can we use the pool?"
The pool of The EVE Hotel is located on the rooftop, next to Lottie. However, it is reserved for hotel guests only.
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"Is your menu gluten free?"
Yes, our food menu is currently 100% gluten free.
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"Are there any dietaries you cannot cater for?"
We can cater to most dietary restrictions (vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free). However, our menu may not be able to cater to those who cannot consume garlic or onion.
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"Do you have Happy Hour?"
We don’t, but Bar Julius (located on the ground floor) has the best Happy Hour around.
Freshly Shucked Oysters ($2), Bar Julius Hot Dog ($15), Julius Caesar Salad ($15), Bloody Shiraz Spritz ($12), ‘Ruby’ Negroni ($12), Bar Julius Highball ($12), Americano ($10), Garibaldi ($10), Saison Red Vermouth + Tonic ($6), Gin + Tonic ($6), Prosecco ($10), Young Henry’s Lager ($8), Wine by the glass ($10), Krug (half bottle) + Caviar ($250)