Welcome to a place that exudes a sense of natural theatre.
An ‘indoor-alfresco’ dining concept that smashes every stereotype – serving up innovative Mediterranean veggie fare with flair and soul.
Pairing Australia’s pioneer of plant-based cuisine, Shannon Martinez with legendary mixologist Andrea Gualdi,
Alibi creates a sensory journey of discovery. Where rattan seating, patterned tiles and tropical greenery come together to create an enchanting experience within a green glass pavilion.
A place where smokey chargrilled aromas fill the air, freshly picked herbs dance with fizz of fresh spritzers – and where the sounds of clinking glass toasts the occasion.
A fresh and sustainable drinks menu that takes inspiration from the Mediterranean style of drinking. Enjoy drinks with soul featuring an impressive sustainably sourced wine list and theatrical cocktails, with a large selection of local Australian craft beers, ciders, and seltzers.
Presenting a passionately crafted, soulful menu by Australia’s pioneer of plant-based Mediterranean cuisine, Shannon Martinez. Delight in dishes abundantly rich in flavour and texture, leaning heavily on Martinez’s Spanish heritage.
Introducing a new Mediterranean -inspired offering by Australia’s pioneer of plant-based dining Shannon Martinez, Alibi presents a soulful menu that leans heavily on Martinez’s Spanish heritage.
Smoked, spiced and plated to perfection, each dish at Alibi has been expertly crafted by for an unforgettable dining experience designed to satisfy the appetites of both veggie and non-veggie lovers alike.
With a combination of classical and innovative cooking techniques that showcase locally sourced plant-based ingredients, get ready for a flavoursome and contemporary a la carte, degustation and high tea dining experience.
Driven by Ovolo’s trailblazing Plant’d philosophy, both Alibi’s kitchen adds a signature spin to classic Mediterranean favourites. Chargrilled aromas fill the air, decadent desserts adorn plates and hand-picked garden herbs dance with botanical-infused cocktails.
Andrea Gualdi
Director of Food and Beverage, Andrea Gualdi brings an extensive professional level of knowledge and experience having Co-founded “Maybe” Group which owns and manages Maybe Sammy, their Sydney venue; landing number 22 in ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’ and awarding them with the title of ‘The Best Bar in Australasia 2021’.
Andrea is one of Australia’s brightest and internationally renowned drinks specialist and will be taking Alibi’s drinks offering to the next level.
Shannon Martinez
Shannon has been cooking in kitchens for the past 22 years in Melbourne and is the owner of Australia’s two most prolific plant-based businesses, Smith & Daughters and Smith & Deli.
With a strong hospitality network, and proven tenure in her industry with great success in plant-based dining, Shannon has a foundation for veg food to be taken seriously in some of Australia’s most unconvinced carnivorous chefs and has shown them just how crazy the market for vegan food really is.
Jiwon Do
Jiwon Do is the Executive Chef of Alibi Bar & Dining. Hailing from the award winning Hippopotamus Restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand, Do brings his own unique flair to the restaurant, as a recipient of culinary awards from New Zealand and Korea and a fifth-generation hospitality professional. He has trained as a World Skills Olympic player in Culinary Arts, representing Korea, when he worked in Seoul for the Hilton Hotel Group.
Do’s career in the kitchen was a natural career path to take. “I come from a family of five generations working in hospitality, it is in my blood and I love every minute of it. This heritage and passion has influenced my philosophy as a chef and I believe that when dining out it should always be about enjoyment and making people feel happy. That’s what I strive for,” says Do.
Sydney’s conservatory of green.
Alibi’s ‘indoor-alfresco’ dining room was designed by award-winning interior design and architecture studio, Luchetti Krelle.
Alibi creates a sensory journey of discovery. Where rattan seating, patterned tiles and tropical greenery come together to create an enchanting experience within a green glass pavilion.
A place where each plate arrives with oohs of anticipation – and leaves to the sound of warm applause
Alibi Bar & Dining offers different relaxed space perfect for casual lunches or dinners, informal meetings, private functions and wedding ceremonies.
The spaces are versatile and can also be used as a pre-dinner drinks area before heading into your function allowing privacy with a bar atmosphere.
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Alibi Dining
Tuesday – Saturday, 5:30pm – 10pm
Alibi Bar
Monday – Friday, 4pm – Late
Saturday & Sunday, 12pm – Late
You are able to book online for reservations up to 5 people. For bookings 6 guests and over we require you to be on our Chef’s tasting menu, please send your booking inquiry through to us via email on reservations@alibibar.com.au
The time slots available on Open Table are the seating times we have available. No waitlist.
Unfortunately, we do not offer takeaway service.
We are able to cater for most dietary requirements. Feel free contact us via email on reservations@alibibar.com.au if you have any further questions.
We do except walk-ins however highly recommend making a booking as we are not able to guarantee we will have tables available.
You can make minor adjustments to your bookings via OpenTable, alternatively please send your enquiry through to us via email on reservations@alibibar.com.au
You are able to cancel your booking online through OpenTable up to 24 hours before your booking. Alternatively, please email us on reservations@alibibar.com.au. There is a $50 charge per person with cancellations within 24 hours.
You are able to order in room dining through the QR code scan in your room or by calling hotel reception.
Our last seating on Tuesday through to Saturday is 9pm.
In short, Yes! Plant’d By Ovolo is full of vegan & vegetarian flavour. Our menus have been passionately crafted for vegetarians, non- vegetarians and normally-not-veggie-but-sometimes-flexitarians.
OPENING HOURS
Alibi Dining
Tuesday – Saturday, 5:30pm – 10pm
Alibi Bar
Monday – Friday, 4pm – Late
Saturday & Sunday, 12pm – Late
ADDRESS
Alibi Bar & Dining, Ovolo Woolloomooloo
6 Cowper Wharf Road Roadway
Sydney NSW 2000
For enquiries, please email reservations@alibibar.com.au
