Sydney Spots Where You Can Eat Outside and Make the Most of This Winter Sunshine

Whether you're looking for a pre-work coffee in the sun, a mid-afternoon pint sitting under the clear blue sky or a long lazy lunch in a lush outdoor area, this stunning harbour city has it all.
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Published on August 01, 2019
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    Opera Bar

    Lower Concourse, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney

    A must-do with out-of-towners or when you're seeing a gig at the Opera House.

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    The Newport

    2 Kalinya Street, Newport

    Merivale's northern jewel in the crown.

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    Bar Ombre

    Level 3, Gateway, Alfred Street, Sydney

    This rooftop bar boasts a dedicated spritz menu, a daily happy hour and views of the Harbour Bridge.

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    Slims Rooftop

    47-49 William Street, Darlinghurst

    A cactus-filled rooftop bar offering stunning city skyline views and tasty Japanese fare.

  • Restaurant

    Quick Brown Fox

    22 Union Street, Pyrmont

    A Pyrmont cafe with Gabriel coffee and some of the best breakfast in Sydney.

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    Acre Eatery - CLOSED

    31 Mallett Street, Camperdown

    The old Camperdown Bowling Club is now Sydney's new urban farm and eatery.

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    The Rooftop

    214-216 Harris Street, Pyrmont

    A Palm Springs-inspired rooftop bar and lounge in Pyrmont.

  • Restaurant

    Coffee Alchemy

    24 Addison Road, Marrickville

    An inner west gem operating on a "coffee is the elixir of life" philosophy.

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    Coogee Pavilion

    169 Dolphin Street, Coogee

    Already the best beach hang-out in Sydney.

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    The Royal Hotel

    Five Ways, 237 Glenmore Road, Paddington

    Rise to the top of this Five Ways pub for incredible views over the city.

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    Three Blue Ducks - CLOSED

    143 Macpherson Street, Bronte

    While Bronte could be dubbed Bondi’s shy kid sister, Three Blue Ducks borrows little from the quiet beach suburb’s gene pool.

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    The Boathouse Hotel Patonga

    8 Patonga Drive, Patonga

    Here, you can enjoy vibrant fare — from breakfast through dinner — and frozen watermelon margaritas right on the water.

  • Restaurant

    Totti's

    283 Bondi Road, Bondi

    An Italian eatery helmed by Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Rockpool's Khan Danis and located inside the Royal Bondi.

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    Chuuka - CLOSED

    Jones Bay Wharf, 26–32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

    A buzzing fine diner on the water serving up Chinese-Japanese fare.

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    The Courthouse Hotel

    202 Australia Street, Newtown

    The unpretentious, grungy gem of Newtown with one of the finest outdoor courtyards in Sydney.

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    East Village Hotel

    234 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst

    The three-tiered Darlinghurst pub gets a new life with an upstairs sports bar and rooftop terrace.

  • Restaurant

    China Doll

    6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo

    Save this fine diner on the wharf for when you want to treat yourself (or someone else).

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    The Oxford Tavern - CLOSED

    1 New Canterbury Road, Petersham

    This Petersham pub has reopened with a leafy beer garden and focus on craft beer.

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    George Hotel Waterloo

    760 Elizabeth Street, Waterloo

    This neighbourhood pub has reopened as a taqueria and natural wine bar.

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    Salt Meats Cheese Cronulla

    Shop 1, 66–70 Cronulla Street, Cronulla

    The Italian chain has opened its first outpost in The Shire.

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