It\u2019s a big deal for fans of JRR Tolkien\u2019s novels and Peter Jackson\u2019s award-winning film adaptations. Composer Howard Shore won both a Grammy and an Oscar for the film\u2019s score, so the chance to hear it performed in person and synced up with the movie is worth making a night of it. Luckily, the CBD, Ultimo and Pyrmont are close by, making it easy to grab a bite before and after (you\u2019ll probably need it for the near-three-hour-movie).<\/p>\n
Pre-show dinnerTam Jiak<\/p>\n
Hit Junda Khoo\u2019s restaurant at the Sydney Fish Market<\/a> for a surf\u2019n\u2019turf menu that cooks Malaysian dishes over fire. You\u2019ll get a filling feed here, and it\u2019s a great spot to dine al fresco when the weather\u2019s nice. Kick your night off with fresh market fish or a dozen oysters, then keep the ball rolling with a crispy barramundi curry or grilled king prawns.<\/p>\n Mensho Tokyo<\/p>\n The CBD outpost<\/a> of this global chain is always busy for good reason. This is the spot for excellent bowls of ramen made using Australian ingredients. The Tasmanian shio ramen is a standout here, though you can\u2019t go wrong with any bowl on the menu. A great option if you\u2019re looking for a dinner spot with a great atmosphere.<\/p>\n Letra House<\/p>\n This underground restaurant and wine bar<\/a> serves Spanish-inflected plates alongside a long list of European wines. It\u2019s a great pre-show spot if you\u2019re looking for something moodier or bringing a date along. The menu changes often, but highlights like the pressed lamb shoulder with pomme puree and salsa verde pair well with more than 50 wines by the glass or bottle.<\/p>\n Umami Dojo<\/p>\n If you\u2019re after a cosier ramen spot that\u2019s a little quieter than Mensho Tokyo, Umami Dojo<\/a> is a local favourite. You\u2019ll also find great snacks and sides here to complement your ramen bowl. It\u2019s the furthest option at a 23-minute walk from the venue, but well worth the trek. If Frodo and Sam can do it, so can you.<\/p>\n Post-show nightcapRazz Room<\/p>\n This CBD spot<\/a> from the Odd Culture crew is all about Daiquiris, disco and dancing, if you\u2019re so inclined. Or if you just want to unwind, there\u2019s an excellent selection of snacks and cocktails, plus plenty of cosy corners to reflect on the movie with your date. And the kitchen is open late.<\/p>\n Cantina OK<\/p>\n This standing-room-only cocktail bar<\/a> hardly needs an introduction, but just in case: it\u2019s in a tiny garage at the end of a delivery laneway. It specialises in rare spirits from Mexico and is run by three jovial and variously bearded barmen in white aprons. Always open late, it\u2019s one of the city\u2019s best options for a casual drink and debrief after the show.<\/p>\n PS40<\/p>\n If you prefer to drink in a seat than on the street, PS40<\/a> is another nearby option. The Skittle Lane cocktail bar makes its own range of sodas that are then mixed with spirits to create both experimental and classic cocktails. A more relaxed, moodier option for unwinding over a drink that might be unlike any you\u2019ve tried before.<\/p>\n Dessert<\/p>\n You haven\u2019t really capped your night off unless you wrap things up with a treat, and Haymarket is your best bet for dessert. Try Kuki<\/a> for silky soft serve and chunky cookies, Homm Dessert<\/a> for stacked bingsoo bowls, or Gelato Messina<\/a> at Darling Square for signature Italian scoops.<\/p>\n The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert comes to the Tiktok Entertainment Centre on October 7 and 8. Tickets are on sale now<\/a>.<\/p>\n This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Fane.<\/p>\n
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