The Best Sydney Restaurants and Bars with Outdoor Dining for 2024

Take in some fresh air — these Sydney venues have sunny al fresco areas waiting for you.
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Published on February 06, 2023
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    Since I Left You

    338 Kent Street, Sydney

    This art-filled courtyard bar, with a relaxed spirit and a drinks menu to match, is the perfect antidote to a stressful day in the office.

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    Catalina

    New South Head Road, Rose Bay

    The fine dining institution remains a jewel in the crown that is Sydney Harbour's dazzling waterfront dining offering.

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    Cairo Takeaway

    81 Enmore Road, Newtown

    A Newtown eatery serving full Egyptian breakfasts and some of the best falafels in Sydney.

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    Esteban

    1 Temperance Lane, Sydney

    The Tequila Mockingbird team's two-storey Mexican restaurant is home to a massive collection of premium tequila and mezcal and a mariachi band.

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    Ricos Tacos

    305 Cleveland Street, Redfern

    From food truck to multi-story drinking and dining venue in just a few short years.

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    Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

    1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach

    Waterside food and views worth a million bucks.

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    Outfield

    230 Victoria Street, Ashfield

    A community-focussed parkside cafe with a picnic-appropriate menu and A-plus coffee.

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    Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar

    Level 7, Westfield, Pitt Street, Sydney

    A luxe kingdom of meze, cocktails, slow-cooked meats and 300 wines atop Westfield Sydney.

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    Three Blue Ducks Rosebery

    1/85 Dunning Avenue, Roseberry

    This big, bright outpost of a Sydney fave brings farm-to-table ethos and darn good coffee to Rosebery's up-and-coming food precinct.

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    Sake Restaurant and Bar Manly

    Level One, Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Manly

    A breezy indoor-outdoor Japanese restaurant in Sydney with views out over Manly Cove.

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    North Bondi Fish

    120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi

    North Bondi Italian's old home takes on a casual vibe and a fresh, coast-inspired menu.

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    Botswana Butchery Sydney

    25 Martin Place, Sydney

    This mainstay of New Zealand's hospitality scene has a huge 940-capacity restaurant with an open-air rooftop in Martin Place.

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    Bills

    355 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    It's all about classic breakfast dishes done perfectly well.

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    Rocker

    39-53 Campbell Parade, North Bondi

    An all-day Bondi coffee spot, restaurant and bar from Three Blue Ducks co-founder Darren Robertson.

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    The Old Fitzroy Hotel

    129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo

    A classic old English feel, a toasty fireplace and charming regulars meet fancy French feeds and natty wines at this Woolloomooloo pub.

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    The Greens

    50 Ridge Street, North Sydney

    Prepare to be bowled over.

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    Matteo

    29 Bay Street, Double Bay

    A 150-seat eatery with a pizza oven, Italian cocktail list and outdoor aperitivo deck.

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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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    Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

    354 South Dowling Street, Paddington

    Over 50 years of Sicilian history emerge at this South Dowling Street trattoria.

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    The Glenmore Hotel

    96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

    This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.

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    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.

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    The Lord Gladstone

    115 Regent Street, Chippendale

    The Lord Gladstone has amped up the entertainment with more live gigs, parties and art exhibitions.

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    The Vic On The Park

    2 Addison Road, Marrickville

    This old Marrickville gem has been given the full Merivale treatment and it's totally working it.

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    Bar Italia

    169-171 Norton Street, Leichhardt

    This Little Italy stalwart has a limitless menu, $1 corkage and all the housemade gelato you could wish for.

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    Nour

    490 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    The contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant has recently been hatted, and is ideal for your next meal in Surry Hills.

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    Sala

    64 Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont

    Sala at Jones Bay Wharf serves up seafood-heavy Italian food and stunning views.

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    Circa Espresso

    21 Wentworth Street, Parramatta

    Middle Eastern-influenced brekkies and small-batch roasted coffee.

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    Kasbah, The Strand Hotel Rooftop

    99 William Street, Darlinghurst

    This historic pub and hotel is home to a breezy rooftop cocktail garden with top-notch bar snacks.

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    RAFI North Sydney

    99 Mount Street, North Sydney

    This multi-space venue in the heart of North Sydney has something for everyone.

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    Fortuna Drink And Eat

    247 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

    Here lies a bright Darlinghurst diner with premium Italian delights, all day long.

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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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    Giuls

    515 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    This female-led Tuscan-inspired restaurant brings its love for pasta to Surry Hills.

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    Cafe Freda's

    191-195 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

    The Chippendale nightclub has moved to Darlinghurst and swapped late nights and neon lights for natural wines and pastel hues.

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    Cabana Bar

    25 Martin Place, Sydney

    This alfresco oasis in the heart of the city features Sydney CBD's largest outdoor terrace.

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    Zushi Surry Hills

    Shop 2A, 285A Crown Street, Surry Hills

    Sushi as it should be, and so much more.

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    Whalebridge

    8 & 10 East, Sydney

    The Sydney Collective's harbourside French restaurant serves up top-notch seafood with stunning harbour views.

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    Topikos

    180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    Head to The Point Group's expansive Greek restaurant for souvlaki and a baklava old fashioned by the beach.

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    Jack Gray

    110 Grays Point Road, Grays Point

    This south Sydney cafe trades the coffee cups for wine glasses and sandwiches for tacos, turning into a wine bar two nights a week.

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    Shell House

    37 Margaret Street, Sydney

    Discover a cocktail bar in a clocktower, a ground-floor bistro and a sky-high drinking hole in this historic former hotel.

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    Avi's Kantini

    324 King Street, Newtown

    The Bank's new Middle Eastern-inspired eatery features a $45 Feed Me menu.

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    Re - CLOSED

    2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh

    This South Eveleigh bar is housed in a heritage site that spent 100 years as a locomotive workshop.

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    Elm Rooftop Bar - CLOSED

    Level 2, 122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

    This rooftop cocktail bar above The Taphouse is serving a variety of hard seltzers, plus orange wine by the glass.

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    Mrs Palmer Sandwich

    81 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst

    This hole-in-the-wall sells sandos created by Sydney's top chefs by day, and transforms into a margarita bar after dark.

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    Cafe Bondi

    286 Campbell Parade, North Bondi

    Find cafe classics, vegan treats and breakfast cocktails within walking distance of the beach at this new eastern suburbs spot.

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    Cronulla RSL Club

    38R Gerrale Street, Cronulla

    Enjoy views over South Cronulla Beach from the terrace with a cocktail in hand.

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    Opera Kitchen - CLOSED

    Lower Concourse, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney

    The harbourside restaurant has a new bakery, pasta bar and Japanese kitchen dishing up ramen and katsu sandos every day.

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    Vini Divini

    60 Carrington Street, Sydney

    This inner city bar's wine wall contains over 1000 bottles from ten different countries.

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    Cony's

    15 Surf Road, Cronulla

    This weekend-only bar serves up South American-inspired eats and tropical cocktails aplenty.

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    Acre Artarmon

    1 Frederick Street, Artarmon

    A sprawling restaurant, bakery and urban farm on the lower north shore.

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    Biang Biang

    186 Macquarie Street, Liverpool

    Another outpost for the popular eatery bringing Shaanxi chewy pulled noodles to Sydney.

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    Hester's

    60 Carrington Street, Sydney

    This CBD cafe is here for your morning croissants, lunchtime bubbles and caffeine afternoon pick-me-ups.

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    La Palma - CLOSED

    75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

    Head to the leafy courtyard, order a daiquiri and devour a plate of jerk chicken.

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    Albion Hotel

    135 George Street, Parramatta

    Parramatta's late-night, dog-friendly pub has one of the best beer gardens in Sydney.

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    Bathers' Pavilion

    4 The Esplanade, Mosman

    Balmoral's historic beachside spot has scored a makeover and a terrace champagne bar.

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    Four Frogs Creperie Circular Quay

    1 Macquarie Place, Sydney

    Tuck into sweet crepes and savoury galettes with experimental fillings at this French-owned harbourside creperie.

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    Beerhaus Barangaroo

    Hickson Road, Barangaroo

    A huge German beer hall with salty pretzels, schnitzels and schnapps.

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    Marrickville Bowling & Recreation Club

    91 Sydenham Road, Marrickville

    An inner west institution for live music and lawn bowls.

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    Dopa Donburi and Dessert Darling Square

    6, 2 Little Hay Street, Haymarket

    A Japanese take on the classic Aussie milk bar by the Devon team.

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    Next Door Cronulla

    4-6 Kingsway, Cronulla

    This ever-popular cafe offers up next level eats by the water.

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    Hello Auntie Darling Square

    Shop 2/16 Nicole Walk Darling Square, Haymarket

    The inner west Vietnamese favourite has opened a CBD outpost.

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    The Glebe Hotel

    63 Bay Street, Glebe

    This historic pub has been given a new name and dog-friendly courtyard.

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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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    Corretto Dee Why

    Shop 1/24 The Strand, Dee Why

    An all-day diner located a stone's throw from the beach in northern Sydney.

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    Websters Bar

    323 King Street, Newtown

    This underrated Newtown rooftop bar serves up wings and whisky aplenty.

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    Mosman Rowers

    3 Centenary Drive, Mosman

    This century-old lower north shore rowing club has reopened as a cafe and bar.

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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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    The Old Clare Rooftop Bar

    Rooftop, The Old Clare Hotel, 1 Kensington Street, Chippendale

    This hotel pool bar is open to the public for cocktails and snacks.

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    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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    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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    Park House Food & Liquor

    2 Park Street, Mona Vale

    The old Mona Vale Hotel has been transformed into a sleek new restaurant, cocktail lounge and burger bar.

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    The Alcott

    1 Birdwood Avenue, Lane Cove

    A lush restaurant and spritz bar on the lower north shore.

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    Maybe Frank Randwick

    69 Perouse Road, Randwick

    Serving pizza and award-winning cocktails up the hill from the beach.

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    Barangaroo House

    35 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    The jewel in Barangaroo's ever-growing crown, Barangaroo House is made up of three levels — we reviewed them all.

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    Marta Osteria

    30 McLachlan Avenue, Rushcutters Bay

    A Roman osteria and bar from the team behind Popolo.

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    Chula

    Shop 7, 33 Bayswater Road, Potts Point

    Offering regional Mexican dishes in wicker chairs and a packed menu of tequila and mezcal cocktails.

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    et.al

    7/24-30 Springfield Avenue (entry Via Llankelly Place), Potts Point

    Share a meal with friends, family, lovers et al at this Lankelly Place bar and cafe.

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    Jardin St James

    173 King Street, Sydney

    Find a slice of Parisian paradise in a CBD church's courtyard.

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    Cuckoo Callay on Crown - CLOSED

    78-80 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    A second outpost for the team behind one of Newtown's busiest (and best) brunch spots.

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    Botany View Hotel

    597 King Street, Newtown

    An iconic south King Street pub that's home to one of Sydney's best beer gardens.

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    No. 1 William

    Level 4, Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney

    Look over Hyde Park and Sydney Harbour from the Australian Museum's terrace restaurant.

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    Devon Barangaroo

    200 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    The Devon crew is plating up its decadent breakfast items and katsu sandos in Barangaroo.

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    Queen Chow

    Level 1, Queens Hotel, 167 Enmore Road, Enmore

    Merivale reinvents Chinese pub food at Enmore's Queens Hotel.

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    Gallon

    117 Harris Street, Pyrmont

    Wine and crumbed soft cheese in a leafy courtyard.

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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.

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    Zushi Barangaroo

    33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    The Sydney sushi masters' third offering brings their acclaimed offering to Barangaroo.

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    Sushi on Stanley

    85 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst

    This well-priced Japanese casual eatery in Sydney has stood the test of time.

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    The Newport

    2 Kalinya Street, Newport

    Merivale's northern jewel in the crown.

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    Bill & Toni's

    74 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst

    A Sydney institution known for big bowls of pasta (and free cordial).

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    Public House Petersham

    292 Stanmore Road, Petersham

    Come for the for the beer garden, stay for the pub grub, natty wine, DJ sets and trivia.

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    Continental Deli Bar Bistro

    210 Australia Street, Newtown

    Where drinking cocktails gets that much better because they're served in cans.

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    Dead Ringer

    413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

    The Bulletin Place team reinvent Bacardi Breezers, Redskins and so many nostalgic favourites.

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    Ivy Pool Club

    4/320 George Street, Sydney

    Sydney's super glitzy rooftop pool bar.

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    Casoni - CLOSED

    371-373 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst

    Fresh pasta plus Aperol spritzes and negronis on tap equal Casoni's formula for a good night.

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    Coogee Pavilion Rooftop

    169 Dolphin St, Coogee

    Life's a beach at the imaginative Coogee Pavilion's beachfront rooftop bar.

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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 Bearded Tit

    183 Regent Street, Redfern

    Turn left at the crocheted penises and enter Redfern's brazen art bar.

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    The Winery

    285A Crown Street, Surry Hills

    Drinking classy means having a 'champagne bell' alert the waitstaff when your glass gets empty.

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    Chester White Cured Diner

    3 Orwell Street, Potts Point

    Dig into moreish cured meats, cheese-wheel cacio e pepe and braised beef cheeks at this charming converted cottage.

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    Newtown Hotel

    174 King Street, Newtown

    A King Street stalwart with a wrap-around balcony.

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    The Beresford Hotel

    354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

    A Surry Hills pub with one of the best courtyards in town.

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