The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
Sydney has one of the most dynamic food scenes in the country, with new venues of every kind opening almost daily. From plucky debuts by fledgling operators to cutting-edge spins on culinary classics from the brightest stars in hospitality, there's a near-endless supply of new epicurean adventures to be had in the Harbour City—if you know where to look.
And on that front, we've done the hard work for you, seeking out the most exciting openings of the past few months. These are the top tables in town right now — all you have to do is choose which one to book first.
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BarClaret Club
77 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
Two top Sydney sommeliers pour drops from their personal cellars at this cosy Darlinghurst wine bar.
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BarAalia Wine Room
25 Martin Place, Sydney
This intimate, wine-first offshoot of the celebrated Middle Eastern fine diner is designed for casual glasses and small plates.
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BarClub Rose Bay
1 Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay
The historic venue has received the Merivale treatment, and now boasts a Totti's-style eatery, a '50s jet-age record bar and a sprawling, dog-friendly courtyard.
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PubCoogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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RestaurantThe Tropic
2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal
Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.
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RestaurantManly Fish & Chips
East Esplanade, Manly
This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.
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RestaurantOsteria Luna
68 King Street, Sydney
A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.
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RestaurantAambra
518A Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
Housed inside a heritage-listed former church, this Rose Bay restaurant serves refined, flame-kissed Levantine fare.
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RestaurantGrill Americano
1 Chifley Square, Sydney
Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.
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BarAcapulco El Vista
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney
The Maybe Group and Giovanni Pilu's 1960s Acapulco-inspired lounge brings easygoing cocktails and coastal Latin fare to a prime harbourside location.
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PubThe Beekeeper Bondi
45 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
Whether you're after a pint of Guinness or a traditional Sunday Roast, The Beekeeper is set to become a local hang-out.
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RestaurantRick Stein at Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.
Top image: Steven Woodburn