The Best Places To Take Your Dad This Father's Day

Take dear old Dad out on the town and give him a Father's Day to remember.

Shannon Connellan
Published on August 30, 2016

Take dear old Dad out on the town this coming Sunday and give him a Father's Day to remember. From hearty breakfasts to even heartier dinners, a festival of ideas and a few frothies, here are our picks of the best places in Sydney to take Dad on his dedicated day.

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Bar
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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Event
Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2016

Sat, 3 Sep - Sun, 4 Sep 2016
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

From #BlackLivesMatter to teenage communists and our own Federal Government.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Ester

46-52 Meagher St, Chippendale

With a woodfired oven as the restaurant's core, Ester's hearth produces food with heart.

Book a Table

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Bar
The Grifter Brewing Co.

391-397 Enmore Road, Marrickville

Marrickville's home of watermelon pilsner.

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Restaurant
Manly Pavilion

Cove, West Esplanade, Manly

Manly's legendary waterfront palace has reopened, donning a sleek revamp and a refreshed Mediterranean menu to pair with its waterfront views.

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Things to Do
America's Cup Yacht Sailing

52-60 The Promenade, Sydney

Take your dad sailing for Father's Day.

Book Now

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Bar
The Dolphin Hotel

412 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Across three floors, The Dolphin boasts a revamped dining room, public bar and lounge, open-air terrace, side bar and some street side seating.

Book a Table

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Cafe
Erskine Villa (CLOSED)

63 Erskineville Road, Sydney

A community corner cafe with good coffee, cocktails and breakfast poutine.

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Bar
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

1 Military Road, Watsons Bay

Stripy umbrellas, schoolyard benches and tres cute Breton-striped waitstaff add to the beachside charm.

Book a Table

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Bar
The Paddington

380 Oxford Street, Paddington

The Oxford Street pub has all the Merivale calling cards: great food, consistent service and constant flow of thirsty patrons.

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Bar
Archie Rose Distillery

85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery

If you're looking to lift your spirits, this gin distillery is the place to be.

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Restaurant
Firedoor

23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills

No gas. No electricity. Only wood-coal fire and some very punchy flavours.

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Event
Sydney Fringe Festival 2016

Thu, 1 Sep - Fri, 30 Sep 2016
Various locations across Sydney

Party on Stanley Street, see performances on Parramatta Road and attend a silent dinner party.

Buy Tickets

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Bar
Bondi Bowling Club

1 Warners Avenue, Bondi

Barefoot bowls, modern bistro food and local craft brews run this renovated Bondi gem.

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Restaurant
Sean's

270 Campbell Parade, North Bondi

Still the master of the basics, Sean's is one for the bucket list.

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Event
Twelfth Night - Belvoir

Sat, 23 Jul - Sun, 4 Sep 2016
Belvoir St Theatre Upstairs, Surry Hills

Legendary Aussie actor Keith Robinson returns to the stage for a gender-blind version of Shakespeare's beloved comedy.

Buy Tickets

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Pub
Pub Life Kitchen Rozelle - CLOSED

Ruby L'otel, 68 Victoria Road, Rozelle

Jovan Curic's beloved burgs have a new home at Ruby L'otel.

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Bar
The Greens

50 Ridge Street, North Sydney

Prepare to be bowled over.

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Bar
Nomad

16 Foster Street, Surry Hills

'Nomad' appears to be a misnomer: this is one place we'd be very content to set down some roots.

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