For the 15th consecutive year, Sydney's 'hotel for the arts' Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is proud to be the Official Hotel Partner of the 2019 Archibald Prize, now on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 8 September 2019. This year, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth have partnered with Australia's award-winning Archie Rose Distilling Co, to celebrate Australia's most extraordinary art event with art-inspired cocktails and high-tea.

Archie cocktails by Archie Rose Distilling Co

For the first time, new partner Archie Rose Distilling Co, have curated two Archie cocktails available in Soiree Bar from now until 31 July 2019.

Experience a creative, art-inspired range of gin-based cocktails including the light, fresh and clean 'The Archibald' featuring Archie Rose's Signature Dry Gin, dry sherry, soda with a lemon twist; a perfect start to your Archibald Prize experience.

Find out more www.sofitelsydney.com.au/archiecocktails

Archibald High Tea

Back by popular demand, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is offering its popular Archibald High Tea in the hotel's Tea Lounge showcasing the culinary and artistic skills of Executive Chef Boris Cuzon and his pastry team, with an art-inspired theme. Featuring a contemporary black & white creation of sesame and coconut macaron, panna cotta and black pearls, truffle & goat cheese in a black bun and smoked salmon, avocado, crème fraiche, caviar in a charcoal cone.

Priced from $75 per person including Dilmah Tea, the Archibald High Tea is available for a limited time at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth's Soiree Bar. The offer also features one ticket to the Archibald Prize 2019 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The curated High Tea is available in the Tea Lounge from now until 31 July 2019.

Find out more at www.sofitelsydney.com.au/archiehightea

Culturally the French Way

For those who need more excuses to indulge, extend your ultimate Archibald experience and stay in the luxurious comfort of a newly refurbished guest room with elegant French styling. Discover the ultimate cultural escape in the heart of Sydney, only steps away from the Art Gallery of NSW. Admire the spectacular works displayed in this iconic gallery and indulge in the following:

• Accommodation in a Superior Room
• French Café gourmand for two
• Two Archie Rose cocktails served in Soiree Bar
• Two tickets to the Archibald Prize 2019 and late check out at 12pm

Find out more and visit www.sofitelsydney.com.au/archieescape

About the Archibald Prize

Australia's most extraordinary art event: The Archibald Prize is an annual exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Awarded to the best portrait painting, The Archibald features a who's who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.  It is a highlight in the Gallery calendar and attracts over 100,000 visitors. The Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia's favourite art award, one of its most prestigious, and is always a source of entertainment and controversy. Visit the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2017 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, from 11 May – 8 September 2019.

About Archie Rose Distilling Co

Founded in 2014 and located in Rosebery, Sydney – just a few kilometres south of the city – Archie Rose Distilling Co. is proudly Australia's most highly awarded distillery, producing a diverse range of whiskies, gins, vodkas and rums, limited releases and spirit experiences. 

Guided by our belief that spirits are best shared, we open our distillery doors to all who wish to experience the best that authentic local distilling has to offer and invite you to create your own spirit onsite or online. 

In all that we produce, we find continual inspiration in Australia's illustrious distilling history, and by the quality and diversity of the crops and produce grown across our nation. We are proud to share our distinctive and innovative range to honour Australia's rich spirit-making past and to continue to shape its future.    

www.archierose.com.au 

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About Sofitel

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with over 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world's most sought after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world-leading travel and lifestyle group which invites travelers to feel welcome in almot 4,800 hotels, resorts and residences, along with some 10,000 of the finest private homes around the globe.  

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