From dazzling disco & Jameson dinners to live music Last updated: 24 May 2024 The East City is in the process of a rebirth. And at the centre of it are four nightlife hubs under one roof. A Gatsby-esque lounge with Jameson dinners and dazzling disco parties; a live music venue with rock ‘n roll; rum cocktails at a Hemingway-inspired bar; and a dive bar with bunny chows.
Here are the dishes, cocktails and events to try when you’re at Harrington Street. Each venue at Harringtons has its own dance floors and crowds. Image: Harrington Street EAST CITY’S HARRINGTON STREET It’s a tale of transformation.
The Harrington Street building has been around since the ‘60s, and has gone from being a grungy-cool live music spot to a vibrant nightlife hub with four eclectic restaurants and bars under one roof. There’s Surfa Rosa, the friendly neighbourhood dive bar with rock music and bunny chow; the high-tech live music venue and nightclub, District; and the Cuban-inspired Rum Runner balcony bar. Right next door is the namesake of the street, Harringtons Cocktail Lounge.
It has lush velvet booths, a wrap-around bar and panoramic window that'll remind you of a scene from The Great Gatsby. Each venue at Harringtons has its own vibe and crowd. Image: Harrington Street THE TALE OF THE CURIOUS COCKTAILS What happened when The V&T killed the G&T? You’ll find out at Harringtons Cocktail Lounge, where each cocktail has a curious name, like Sapphire People (gin, white vermouth, pe.