Santa Catarina

A high-end Oaxacan restaurant and ancestral and artisanal mezcal bar, in Sydney’s CBD.

Slink into Santa Catarina for a truly unequalled experience. The cultural syncretism of its namesake is brought to life in this secret den. It’s energetic, opulent, risk-taking. A melting pot of Catholicism and indigenous beliefs, an insight into the complex but incredibly rich history of this city that’s poised among the mountains.

Find impossible-to-come-by-mezcal here, rare even in Mexico. Mezcal runs through Santa Catarina’s blood as it does in her city. The list is extensive, the opportunity to sip endless.

Sidled up next to the mezcal is Oaxacan fare. It’s all about the artisanal. Moles are developed over months, there’s a section dedicated to corn. Brick ovens, candlelight. There are tetelas, garnachas and tacos. It’s intimate, enigmatic.