Iris Black

We completed works for this building in October 2017 and now Maryanne Jaafar is just ignoring us not making payment. Contractors beware that both Iris Black and the trading name we were given WOLF X Sydney are scam artists. Happy to remove the comment if payment is made. Adrian Bartlett - Sydney Extinguishers

Iris Black is a new establishment located on the corner of Cleveland & Bourke Sts in Surry Hills.

With its chilled atmosphere & relaxing jazz playing in the background it's the perfect after work drinks venue serving unique craft beers on tap & enticing cocktails.

Whilst my partner savoured a Stone Ruination Double IPA beer, my Water Buoy cocktail of Stolichnaya Vodka, watermelon liquor, watermelon, cranberry & lime was deliciously refreshing on a hot Summer evening!

After out initial drinks we stayed on to have dinner. Unlike some other bars Iris Black also has an incredible and innovative food menu.

All the dishes are designed to be shared tapas style which suited me perfectly as it meant I got to taste more of the exquisite menu!

The dishes were all beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.

Service was friendly, unobtrusive and timely.

The dish of the night for me was the perfectly seared scallops with crispy Parmesan wafers on smooth corn with corn husk ash. Definitely a must try dish, especially if you are a fan of seafood like I am.

My partner's favourite dish was the heirloom carrots with cucumber, dukkah, orange & Persian feta. He loved the combination of flavours and different textures.

The beef short ribs were melt in the mouth tender and full of flavour. The beetroot, asparagus and quenelle of horseradish cream were the perfect accompaniment to the beef.

The octopus, chorizo, ink, kifler potatoes and tomato dish not only looked spectacular but also tasted amazing! Such a perfect flavour combination.

When dining at Iris Black make sure to leave room for dessert! There may only be two choices on the menu but trust me both of them were absolutely mouth-wateringly scrumptious!

Chocoholics will love the chocolate brownie balanced out beautifully with buttermilk & passionfruit! We both did!

If you want a little less sweetness however then the panna cotta with almonds, coconut, yuzu & edible flowers is the dessert for you. It looks pretty and is such a refreshing way to end your meal! The flavours are palate cleansing and fresh!

Based on my experience of Iris Black I would definitely highly recommend this venue for both it's drinks and food!

If you don't want a full meal, there's some comfortable leather lounges you can chill out on with your friends, drinks and maybe even nibble on a cheese board or charcuterie board.

If you enjoyed this review and photos you can find more on my Instagram account @sydneyfoodbites.