Event
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Celebrate Cup Day (2 November) with a unique dining experience at Woodcut. Take in the pristine water views as you enjoy the finest Australian produce from the à la carte or group menus. Complete with door prizes, best dressed prize and screens to watch the race, expect a memorable Cup Day celebration like no other.
For Groups up to 7
Woodcut à la carte and Melbourne Cup additions menu available
For Groups of 8+
$220 per person - Flemington Menu (4 course sharing menu & Woodcut signature cocktail)
$285 per person - Winner's Circle Menu (5 course sharing menu & Woodcut signature cocktail)
Festive Dining at Woodcut
Elevate your festive lunch with a sensory dining experience at Woodcut. Immerse yourself in the theatre of the open kitchens or dine harbourside on the terrace over a specially curated Christmas celebration menu by Ross Lusted.
New Year’s Eve at Woodcut
Dining
Guests will first eat with their eyes
Bar
Hickory Bar
Hickory Bar offers a boutique bar experience with an elemental ethos. Situated in the heart of Woodcut, Hickory Bar hosts a considered curation of beverages that tell the rich narratives of local ingredients and the dedicated suppliers who provide them.
Inspired by the philosophy of the restaurant, cocktails and mocktails are produced using traditional methods of steam, fire, smoke and ice, and alter seasonally, while a premium selection of wines, beers and sprits can also be enjoyed. Australian spirits hero on the base of every cocktail, including Woodcut’s bespoke gin with its smoked botanicals and charcoal infusion. Pull up a seat at the bar and take in the vibrant restaurant atmosphere or enjoy your drink with a side of harbour views on the outdoor terrace. No reservations required.
Private Dining
Private dining at Woodcut
The Woodcut experience is ideal for private events, with considered spaces both indoor and on our water view Terrace which, combined with our warm and flawless service, is the perfect way to experience Woodcut. With over eight unique spaces, please contact our events team with your requirements and we can personalise the private dining experience to suit your occasion.
Silver Ash
Chef's Table
Ironbark
Yellow Box Dining
Nestled in between our Fire Kitchen, Seafood Counter and Pastry Kitchen, this luxurious event space is the perfect location for parties of up to 24 guests. This is one of Woodcut’s only indoor dining spaces that may be booked out for larger parties. With views, the theatre of the open kitchens and Tracey Deep’s magnificent woven hemp art installation, Yellow Box Dining is situated to provide your guests with an intimate dining space while enjoying the bustle and energy of the restaurant.
Chef
Ross Lusted, Chef at Woodcut
Acclaimed chef, sculptor, designer and restaurateur, Ross Lusted has distinguished himself in the culinary landscape through a thirty-year career that has earned him a myriad of highly regarded accolades such as Chef of the Year and Hottest Chef in Australia. Alongside his wife Sunny, Lusted’s latest venture Woodcut has now launched as part of Crown Sydney’s highly anticipated gastronomical line-up. “At the heart and soul of Woodcut is fire, steam, smoke and ice. Beautiful ingredients, simply cooked. The earthy and sensory cooking methods impart a tangible element of flavour and authenticity to the cooking process.”
Restaurateur
Sunny Lusted, Owner of Woodcut
Acclaimed restaurateur and hotelier Sunny Lusted has launched her latest venture, Woodcut, alongside her husband Ross in Crown Sydney’s highly anticipated dining precinct. Following their award-winning venue The Bridge Room, Woodcut takes Sydneysiders on a new journey. “One of the most important elements of dining is how it makes you feel. We want guests to feel welcomed, excited by the buzz of the environment and theatre of the open kitchens, and most importantly we want our guests to feel at home at Woodcut.”
OPENING HOURS
Lunch
12pm - 2:30pm (Mo - Su)
Dinner
5:30pm - 9:30pm (Mo - Su)
Hickory Bar
12pm - 12am (Mo, Tu)
12pm - 12am (We - Su)
Please note lunch will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays on the 18, 19, 25 and 26 October.
Lunch will resume on Mondays and Tuesdays from the 1st and 2nd of November.
Online reservations recommended.
For reservations of 13 or more guests, contact Crown Restaurant Reservations on 02 8871 7171.
To amend an existing reservation, please email info@woodcutrestaurant.com.au or call 8871 6500.
Careers
Join our team at Woodcut
If you have a true passion for food and warm genuine hospitality together with a background of working in Premium and Hatted restaurants please email your CV to careers@woodcutrestaurant.com.au.
"One of the most important elements of dining is how it makes you feel… we want guests to feel welcomed, excited by the buzz of the environment and theatre of the open kitchens and most importantly we want our guests to feel at home at Woodcut.” - Sunny Lusted, Owner/Operator
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