After the debut of Wunderlich Lane late last year, all eyes have shifted to its centrepiece, The Eve Hotel, opening in Sydney this February. With its rooftop pool and drawcard dining, this 102-room urban oasis is worth checking out.
The Eve is designed by a dream team of Surry Hills creatives; SJB architect Adam Haddow (responsible for those killer curves), interior architect George Livissianis (interior details and that glass roof) and 360 Degrees’ Daniel Baffsky (who engulfed the exterior in greenery). From the lobby to the roof, rooms to the restaurants, bold curves, site-specific art pieces and an omnipresent place-centric design ethos prevails.

Arching over Bar Julius, an original work by artist Louise Olsen (of Dinosaur Designs fame), Still Life, is upscaled and printed across a lit vaulted ceiling, transitioning the space from day to night. It’s a tactic that serves the marble- and burgundy-accented space well, given Bar Julius’ European all-day dining concept, which is poised to see hotel guests and locals through from morning espressos to late-night Negronis. Liquid & Larder, the Sydney hospitality outfit behind The Gidley, Bistecca, Alfie’s and The Rover, has pitched the new opening as a neighbourhood locale serving bistro classics.
The team is also steering The Eve’s in-room dining and its Mexican diner Lottie, up above. Because Sydneysiders and hotel aficionados all love a good pool moment, The Eve’s rooftop oasis has a 20-metre natural stone and tiled pool, hugged by bespoke cabanas and spiky palms. It’s here you’ll find Lottie, where Mexican fare and shaved-ice Margaritas come shrouded in alfresco ambience. The contemporary Mexican restaurant and mezcaleria will champion Australian produce through dishes inspired by the Pacific coastline of Mexico.

Think snacky plates of rockmelon and watermelon “gildas”; trout ceviche with tomato, Geraldton wax and avocado; and prawn and carrot aguachile, alongside larger plates of Swiss brown mushroom tamales; Murray cod pilbil baked in banana leaf; and aged beef chop with burnt pepper and salsa picante, all served with house-pressed corn tortillas. On the drinks side, tequila and agave spirits drive the bar while an impressive cocktail list includes three hero Margaritas: classic, spiced, and seasonal.
For wine, expect a vibrant list of natural and biodynamic drops selected to complement the kitchen’s Mexican flair. The 107-seat space sports a central marble bar with 27 seats for walk-ins; an open kitchen for culinary theatrics; and a retractable roof to ensure the good vibes continue no matter the weather.
To set the party in motion The Eve is also hosting the Reveal launch package, where guests will be amongst the first to stay starting from $519 per room for two guests.

Where to dine at the Wunderlich Lane precinct
The Eve Hotel
- Bar Julius: The Eve Hotel’s Euro-leaning lobby bar and bistro serves classic cocktails and all-day fare under an artful arched ceiling.
- Lottie: A rooftop Mexican restaurant and mezcalaria atop the hotel, serving tacos and tequila with a side of poolside cool.
- Room service: Led by the same team behind Bar Julius and Lottie (Liquid & Larder), in-room dining will be available from 6.30am–10pm daily, once The Eve opens in early February.
- Poolside dining: Led again by the Liquid & Larder crew, poolside dining will be available from 10am–6pm daily, once The Eve opens in early February.
Wunderlich Lane
- Olympus Dining: A Greek love affair from the team behind Sydney’s The Apollo and Cho Cho San and Brisbane’s Greca and Yoko.
- Regina La Pizzeria: An aperitivo and pizza spot from LuMi Dining’s talented Federico Zanellato.
- Island Radio: Fun, bright and vibey, this Southeast Asian haunt from the House Made Hospitality team is already proving popular.
- Baptist St Rec. Club: Also from the House Made team, the imminent arrival of this quirky Australiana bar is one to watch. It’s set to open on 4 February.
- R by Raita Noda: A new Japanese haunt from Raita Noda Chef’s Kitchen delivers upscale Japanese by day and omakase dining at night.
- Gelato Messina: Australia’s cult-favourite gelateria has found yet another home in Sydney, serving scoops from 12pm till late daily.