Hamsa Room
Paddington
Hamsa Room is an exotic little 22 seater bar, an extension of Naim Restaurant, nestled on the corner of the heritage-listed Paddington antique centre.
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Patrons can take a seat in the cosy ambient interior, where a small bar trimmed with North African-inspired blue and white mosaic tiles takes centre place at the rear.
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While there is no kitchen, a selection of delicious Middle-Eastern flavoured bar snacks come from Naim's kitchen just across the road on Collingwood St.
The food menu consists of snacks such as harissa-spiced popcorn, sourdough (by Riser) with black tahini butter, Tassie oysters and a selection of artisan cheeses.
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Small plates to share include Shawarma Parfait, Wagyu Braseola, Harissa Prawns or Mushroom Feta and there's also a couple of with a selection of dips, falafel, olives, chickpeas, cumin gouda cheese and za'atar flatbread. And for something sweet, there is cashew cheesecake or chocolate pecan pie.
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The carefully curated wine list includes Australian wines, a mix of French, Spanish and Australian bubbles as well as a couple of Coravin offerings from Victoria and Italy. Beer drinkers are well looked after too, with a Mediterranean Lager on tap, local craft beers and unique 'guest beers'.
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On the small cocktail list are Mezcal Margarita; Orange Blossom Grasshopper; Saffrom Sour and classic orange or floral hibiscus Negroni as well as a PB & J Martini (peanut butter whiskey, strawberry liqueur and sweet vermouth) which you'll find on the dessert list.
Good to know - There is also a handful of mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and zero alcohol wines.
Need to know - Free on-street parking is available on Collingwood St, Latrobe Tce and other nearby streets.