Sydney Restaurants and Bars with Private Dining Rooms

Made for long lazy lunches and birthday dinners to remember.
Shannon Connellan
Published on February 06, 2017
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    Vini - CLOSED

    3/118 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills

    A favourite of the young foodie crowd that inhabits Surry Hills, Vini shows exactly what Sydney has to offer.

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    Eau De Vie

    285 George Street, Sydney

    Once 13th on the World's 50 Best Bars list, Eau de Vie's second iteration features inventive takes of espresso martinis and old fashioneds.

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    Buon Ricordo Ristorante

    108 Boundary Street, Paddington

    Be carried away to Europe within the walls of this fine restaurant.

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    Porteño

    50 Holt Street, Surry Hills

    Famed for its meats cooked over an old school Argentine grill.

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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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    The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

    19 Kent Street, The Rocks

    Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel and home of Australia's oldest pub brewery.

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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 Apollo

    44 Macleay Street, Potts Point

    Greek taverna comfort food that never goes out of style.

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    The Roosevelt

    32 Orwell Street, Potts Point

    A refined NYC-inspired bar sending you back to the 1950s with champagne, plenty of cocktails and oysters.

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    Ding Dong Dang - CLOSED

    7 Randle Street, Surry Hills

    Down the Central Station end of Surry Hills, it's much like the karaoke equivalent of the suburb itself.

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    Yulli's

    417 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    The quintessential vegetarian experience in Surry Hills.

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    The Australian Heritage Hotel

    100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

    With a lengthy tradition of premium drinks, plus a killer view, it doesn't get much better than The Australian.

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    The Grounds of Alexandria

    Building 7A, 2 Huntley Street, Alexandria

    The Grounds is innovative, idealist and a little bit chic — in the best possible way.

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    The Toxteth Hotel

    345 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

    This Glebe pub straddles old and new with great pub grub and a mixed crowd.

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    The Hive Bar

    93 Erskineville Road, Erskineville

    A true local bar, the Hive is one of the best spots on the Erskineville Road strip.

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    Pelicano - CLOSED

    24 Bay Street, Double Bay

    Like partying at a wildly rich grown-up’s house.

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    The Cottage Bar & Kitchen

    342 Darling Street, Balmain

    Where every night is the dinner party you've dreamed of one day throwing.

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    The Fox Hole

    68A Erskine Street (enter Via Kent Street), Sydney

    Perched on the corner of Kent and Erskine Streets in the CBD, the Fox Hole lures you into its basement with hazily candle-lit tables and speakeasy charisma.

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    Niji Sushi Bar

    333 Anzac Parade, Kingsford

    There is an abundance of Asian eateries in Kingsford, but Niji Sushi Bar stands out, for all the right reasons.

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    Tapavino

    6-8 Bulletin Place, Sydney

    Tapavino represents everything tapas stands for: eating fine food and drinking even finer wine.

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    BLACK Bar & Grill

    80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont

    Set within luxurious surrounds, BLACK is the Star's steak in shining armour.

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    Gowings Bar & Grill

    49 Market Street, Sydney

    The old Gowings Bros buildings have undergone a $69 million redevelopment. The result? QT Hotel and Gowings Bar & Grill.

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    Bay Tinh - CLOSED

    16 Falcon Street, Crows Nest

    Bay Tinh Crows Nest balances the freshness of local ingredients and the elegant fusion of French and traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

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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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    Vacanza in the Hills

    414 Bourke Street, Surry Hiills

    Traditional southern Italian pizza where less is more.

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    York Lane

    York Lane, Sydney

    York Lane is the CBD's much needed coffee shop turned small bar. Caffeine addicts and after-work boozers rejoice.

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    Paddo Inn

    338 Oxford Street, Paddington

    Expect casual drinks and contemporary snacks in the front bar, and Matt Moran-created grill in the dining room.

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    Chophouse

    25 Bligh Street, Sydney

    Chophouse removes itself from the old gimmicks of steakhouses and instead exudes a level of class through its service, food and contemporary setting.

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    Afous

    Level 1, 81 Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman

    Moroccan hospitality has arrived to charm the pants off the north shore.

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    Sixpenny

    83 Percival Road, Stanmore

    A tiny seven-table restaurant in culinary ghost town Stanmore is turning heads.

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    Spice Temple

    10 Bligh Street, Sydney

    Spice Temple pushes Chinese cuisine to new heights without losing traditional flavours.

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    Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

    1 Military Road, Watsons Bay

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

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    Toko Restaurant

    275 George Street, Sydney

    A go-to for great Japanese food in Sydney is now in a sleek new subterranean home on George Street with much to love.

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    The Ivanhoe Hotel

    27 The Corso, Manly

    A revamped Ivanhoe goes gangbusters on The Corso.

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    The Balmain Hotel

    72-76 Mullens Street, Balmain

    The West End Hotel is reborn as The Balmain, complete with Flamingo Room, outdoor dining area and a transcontinental menu.

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    The Renegades Cafe Wine Bar

    Shop 1, 230 Coward Street, Mascot

    A graffitied beacon of hope for the workers and residents that share the suburb of Mascot.

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    Crane Bar Restaurant - CLOSED

    32 Bayswater Road, Potts Point

    A fabulously innovative menu puts this among the top Japanese restaurants in Sydney.

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    Bronte Road Bistro

    282 Bronte Road, Waverley

    A classically trained chef starts making eggs for the hungover masses.

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    The Oaks Hotel

    118 Military Road, Neutral Bay

    Now home to a sleek new cocktail bar, restaurant with in-house butcher, sports bar and boutique bottleshop.

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    The Malaya

    39 Lime Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney

    Overlooking the twinkling lights of Darling Harbour, the Malaya has a strong, fragrant menu from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and beyond.

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    Batch Burgers and Espresso

    2/3A Broughton Street, Kirribilli

    Devour an American burger and shake, just down the road from the Prime Minister's lodge.

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    Efendy - CLOSED

    79 Elliott Street, Balmain

    Turkish food icon Somer Sivrioglu offers both casual meze and a formal Turkish feast in Balmain.

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    Yellow

    57-59 Macleay Street, Potts Point

    The owners of Bentley and Cirrus are serving up vegan fine dining in Potts Point.

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    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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    Flour Eggs Water A Tavola Bondi - CLOSED

    73-75 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

    The same ingredients that made Darlinghurst's A Tavola a hit, but with a heavier hit of the ocean.

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    Berowra Waters Inn

    Public Wharves, Berowra Waters

    Refinement in a bush setting proves that Berowra Waters Inn hasn't finished making history yet.

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    Macleay St Bistro

    73A Macleay Street, Potts Point

    The 'go-to' restaurant to suit any occasion and welcome you with open arms.

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    Waitan - CLOSED

    405-411 Sussex Street, Haymarket

    The reputed $10 million Chinese restaurant thinking outside the box.

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    Queens Park Shed

    Darley Road, Queens Park

    Once a women's change shed, now a perfect cafe for your idyllic day in the park.

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    Verde Restaurant and Bar

    115 Riley Street, Darlinghurst

    Expertly fuses together Southern Italian cuisine with a friendly, family-like yet fine dining experience.

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    Shuk

    2 Mitchell Street, North Bondi

    Mediterranean breakfasts and lunches that capture the imagination and deliver on the plate.

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    Ripples Milsons Point - CLOSED

    Olympic Drive, Milsons Point

    One of those rarefied locations that is quintessentially Sydney without losing its soul to the tourist trade.

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    The Tilbury Hotel

    12 Nicholson Street, Woolloomooloo

    Linger over a long lunch or dive into dessert at the new-look Tilbury.

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    Bentley Restaurant + Bar

    27 O'Connell Street, Sydney

    The loved CBD fine diner has a dedicated vegetarian tasting menu.

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    Momofuku Seiobo - CLOSED

    The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont

    Put your Blackjack money back in your wallet and save it for a fantastic night of unconventional eating.

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    CLOSED — Tetsuya's

    529 Kent Street, Sydney

    Sure you might’ve been able to fly to Melbourne and back (twice), but dining at Tetsuya’s is an occasion that is slightly more palpable.

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    Alpha

    238 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

    Food, drink and service all get a big fat Greek tick here. We just need the big fat Greek atmosphere too.

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    The Potting Shed

    The Grounds Of Alexandria, Building 7A, 2 Huntley Street, Alexandria

    Dine by candlelight in the nighttime green oasis of The Grounds of Alexandria.

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    Dedes on the Wharf - CLOSED

    Pier 2, 13 Hickson Road, Sydney

    Magnificent seafood and sparkling views mean this wharf-end restaurant is sure to make a splash.

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    One Penny Red - CLOSED

    2 Moonbie Street, Summer Hill

    The location is great, the atmosphere is just what you want and the food? More than worth the journey.

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    Knox Street Bar

    21 Shepherd Street, Chippendale

    This cement-walled drinking dungeon hosts live music, storytelling, burlesque and drink-and-draw classes.

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    Hunters Hill Hotel

    64 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill

    Heritage listed on the outside, well done pub classics and trendy interiors on the inside.

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    The Spice Room

    2 Phillip Street, Sydney

    Head chef Darbyan Singh transforms Peshawari-style Indian street food into must-try, high-end dining.

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    The Clock Hotel

    470 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    A Crown Street icon that beckons you in with a sun-drenched balcony and a menu to match.

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    Fuku - CLOSED

    Shop 1103, 644 George Street, Sydney

    A library of sake tucked away on George Street.

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    Ripples Chowder Bay

    Building 7, Deck C, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman

    Hearty Italian-style food, good wine, and a view that reminds us how lucky we are to live in this city.

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    Goros

    84-86 Mary Street, Surry Hills

    A kitsch Japanese dive bar with a late night DJ, arcade games and three karaoke rooms.

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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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    The Public

    429 Miller Street, Cammeray

    Sydney's lower north shore has a brand new Scandinavian-style local.

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    Barrio Cellar

    Basement, 58 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

    Some of Sydney's best tequila and mezcal cocktails await at the Barrio Chino team's basement bar.

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    Bennelong

    Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney

    Bennelong's food is somehow just as show-stopping as its views.

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    Bellevue

    159 Hargrave Street, Paddington

    A lively little pub located in the leafy back streets of Paddington.

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    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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    The Clare Bar

    1 Kensington Street, Chippendale

    Three high-end restaurants, 62 guest rooms and its very own custom-designed scent.

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    Indu

    350 George Street (entry Via Angel Place) , Sydney

    This is the Indian food we've been waiting for.

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    The Collaroy

    1064 Pittwater Road, Collaroy

    The northern beaches boozer was acquired by Merivale and reopened all shiny and new.

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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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    Staves Brewery

    4-8 Grose Street, Glebe

    Get stuck in with two-for-one pints at Glebe's backstreet brewpub.

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    Restaurant Hubert

    15 Bligh Street, Sydney

    High-class French food in a subterranean space on Bligh Street, where the steak is the stuff of legend.

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    Glass Brasserie

    Level 2, Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney

    The Hilton's bright, light second level hotel bar.

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    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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    Bistro Guillaume - CLOSED

    Suncorp Building, 259 George Street, Sydney

    The French chef's third Sydney venue is a casual bistro with adjoining patisserie.

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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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    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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    Bel & Brio - CLOSED

    300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    Barangaroo's 800-square-metre European-style food emporium.

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    Butcher and the Farmer

    Shop 7, Tramsheds Harold Park, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge

    An artisan butcher and restaurant with a restored tram for a dining room.

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    1821 - CLOSED

    122 Pitt Street, Sydney

    Sydney's epic new opulent Greek restaurant.

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    The Herring Room

    94 Pittwater Road, Manly

    A Manly seafood restaurant that epitomises the northern beaches dining scene.

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    The Golden Sheaf

    429 New South Head Road, Double Bay

    Double Bay's best beer garden.

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    Aria

    1 Macquarie Street, Sydney

    Matt Moran's harbourside restaurant has been serving up top-notch tasting menus by the water for 20 years.

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    Greengate Hotel

    Cnr Pacific Highway And Greengate Road, Killara

    Killara's mainstay pub on the Pacific Highway.

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    Mjolner

    267 Cleveland Street, Redfern

    A Thor-inspired carvery doing modern Nordic food and exceptional cocktails.

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    Sneaky Possum

    86 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale

    Chippendale's multifaceted bar can satisfy your morning caffeine fix and your late-night margarita craving.

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    Rosetta - CLOSED

    Grosvenor Place, 118 Harrington Street, The Rocks

    Neil Perry's Italian fine diner boasts an outdoor terrace, a mozzarella bar, over 30 gins and a focus on seafood.

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    Spice Alley

    Kensington Street, Chippendale

    A not-so-secret, hidden alley of Asian culinary delights.

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    Mode Kitchen & Bar

    Ground Floor, Four Seasons Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney

    An oasis in the sweeping Four Seasons hotel atrium.

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    Chin Chin

    69 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

    Sydney's first outpost of Melbourne's famed loud, punchy and queue-inviting Thai eatery.

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    Kid Kyoto

    19 Bridge Street, Sydney

    A neon-lit izakaya den inspired by 90s alternative rock.

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    Il Baretto

    338 Oxford Street, Paddington

    The Surry Hills institution has relocated to Oxford Street.

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    Rocks Brewing Co Tap House

    160 Bourke Road, Alexandria

    Brews inspired by the dubious characters of colonial past should be enjoyed in one of the best beer gardens in Sydney.

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    Friend in Hand Hotel

    58 Cowper Street, Glebe

    You'll find this lively, old-school pub in the backstreets of Glebe.

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    K1 Karaoke Lounge

    Level 2, 31-37 Dixon Street, Haymarket

    A LED-lit karaoke haven above Chinatown.

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    Bar Patron

    2 Phillip Street , Sydney

    Rockpool Group's harbourside eatery serving late-night Mexican fare and $100 margaritas.

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    Park House

    2 Park Street, Mona Vale

    The northern beaches pub with a restaurant, cocktail lounge and courtyard.

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    Mama Mulan

    Level 1, The Concourse, Chatswood

    Chatswood's stunning 180-seat restaurant pairs an elegant modern space with regional Chinese fare.

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    Katsumi Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED

    58 Tennyson Road, Mortlake

    A stunning Japanese fine-diner in an lesser-known inner west suburb.

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    Quay Restaurant

    Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks

    Peter Gilmore's famous fine diner on Sydney Harbour.

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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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    Beijing Impression

    1909 Dining Precinct, Level 3, Market City, 9–13 Hay Street, Haymarket

    One of Ashfield's best Chinese eateries now has a second outpost at Market City.

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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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    Woolwich Pier Hotel

    2 Gale Street, Woolwich

    This long-standing lower north shore pub has been given new interiors, but kept its wraparound balcony and chicken pot pie.

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    Neptunes

    87 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands

    Brighton Le Sands' stalwart all-day eatery has had a multimillion-dollar revamp.

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    Canton Kitchen

    100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag

    A new Cantonese restaurant on the lower north shore by ex-Queen Chow head chef Jason Chan.

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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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    GPO Cheese and Wine Room - CLOSED

    Lower Ground Floor, GPO Building, 1 Martin Place, Sydney

    A CBD temple of cheese to both take away or eat in with a glass of wine.

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    The Gardens by Lotus

    Chinese Garden Of Friendship, Corner Pier And Harbour Streets, Darling Harbour

    This teahouse in the Chinese Garden of Friendship serves dumplings and tea during the day before switching to a Sichuan menu at night.

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    The Restaurant Pendolino

    412-414 George Street, Sydney

    The Strand Arcade's refined Italian diner serves over 20 varieties of handmade pasta a day.

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    Altitude

    176 Cumberland Street, Sydney

    With a name like this, expect some sweeping views across Sydney Harbour.

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    Ho Jiak

    92 Hay St, Haymarket

    This Penang-style spot serves up some of the best laksa in town.

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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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    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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    Dynasty Karaoke

    63 Dixon Street, Haymarket

    Live out your popstar fantasies at this expansive karaoke joint in Dixon Mall.

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    B. Lucky & Sons

    Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Sydney

    An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.

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    XOPP

    Mezzanine Level, The Exchange, Darling Square, 1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket

    The Golden Century team's Darling Square restaurant is a homage to its famed pipis in XO dish.

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    Bungalow 8

    3 Lime Street, Sydney

    A harbourside bar with views from the beer garden, tropical vibes and a buzzing dance floor.

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    The Loft

    3 Lime Street, Sydney

    Head upstairs from Bungalow 8 for cocktails, views and live music.

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    Regatta Rose Bay - CLOSED

    594 New South Head Road, Rose Bay

    Rose Bay's waterfront restaurant offers two hours of bottomless rose on Sundays.

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    El Camino Cantina EQ

    122 Lang Road, Moore Park

    A 350-seat eatery with giant margaritas and $2 tacos on Tuesdays.

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    Establishment Bar

    252 George Street, Sydney

    It's an elegant bistro inside a historic building, and it's a Sydney institution.

  • Restaurant

    Bathers' Pavilion

    4 The Esplanade, Mosman

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

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    Sarino's

    Level Two, Mullane's Hotel, 36 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills

    Head to Baulkham Hills for three-cheese ravioli and Sunday roast-inspired negronis in this next-level hotel restaurant.

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    The Commercial Hotel

    2 Hassall Street, Parramatta

    You can always count on this joint for kick-ons — it's open until 6am on Fridays.

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    Coco Cubano Parramatta

    302 Church Street, Parramatta

    Start the party — or keep it going — at this all-day Cuban-inspired eatery.

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    Nakano Darling

    14 Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket

    This Haymarket izakaya serves up highballs and free karaage chicken during happy hour.

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    The Gidley

    161 King Street, Sydney

    An underground steakhouse by the Bistecca team.

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    Mimi's

    130a Beach Street, Coogee

    This restaurant at Coogee Pavilion serves bumps of caviar and hand-rolled pipi pasta — and has its own cocktail bar.

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    Shutters

    242 Arden Street, Coogee

    Breathe in the salty air of Coogee Beach and tuck into an Italian feast at this lounge bar with a Miami aesthetic.

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    Chatkazz Harris Park Restaurant

    20 Station Street East, Harris Park

    Visit this hugely popular Harris Park restaurant for vegetarian Indian street food and colourful sweet treats.

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    Hyderabad House

    73 Wigram Street, Harris Park

    Looking for Sydney's best biryani? We may have found it here.

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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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    Vini Divini

    60 Carrington Street, Sydney

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

  • Bar

    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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    B. Lucky & Sons Wollongong

    Crown Street, Wollongong

    Holey Moley's adults-only arcade bar has opened in Wollongong.

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    Beckett's

    134A Glebe Point Road, Glebe

    This new Glebe Point Road venue is home to a velvet-heavy cocktail lounge and Chef Jeff Schroeter's vanilla lobster.

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    Albi's Taverna

    1 Ocean Grove Avenue, Cronulla

    A reliable local fave known for its excellent service and bottomless lunch.

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    Hinchcliff House

    5-7 Young Street, Sydney

    This inner-city mega venue hosts four bars and restaurants inside an 1880's sandstone wool store.

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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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    MuMu

    330 George Street, Sydney

    Dan Hong's new all-day restaurant has arrived at George Street with Cambodian fried chicken and yuzu slushies until late.

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    Kazan Dining

    25 Martin Place, Sydney

    This sleek Japanese fine diner above the Theatre Royal features a contemporary menu with subtle nods to Nikkei cuisine.

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    White + Wong's Sydney

    25 Martin Place, Sydney

    The hatted New Zealand favourite, which boasts a menu of contemporary pan-Asian fare, has opened in one of Sydney's most iconic locations.

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    L'uva Pasta & Wine Bar

    25 Martin Place, Sydney

    A Roman-inspired spot featuring an extensive selection of wines by the glass.

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    Pinky Ji

    89 York Street, Sydney

    Daughter in Law's Sydney sibling, Pinky Ji, features Jessi Singh's rule-breaking Indian food.

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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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    Coogee 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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    Rose of Australia

    1 Swanson Street, Erskineville

    This Inner West pub is a top-notch spot for your next beer.

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    Promenade Bondi Beach

    4 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach

    Enjoy nostalgic cocktails, flavoursome seafood and takeaway coffee at this multi-dimensional beachside venue.

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    Kitanda Bevs & Bites

    261 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

    Get your dose of Brazilian culture at Sydney's boteco-inspired hangout spot focused on honouring the country's traditional food and drink.

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    SOUL Dining

    204 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills

    Daero Lee and Illa Kim's original diner championing Korean classics with a uniquely contemporary flare.

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    Viand

    41 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo

    It's all about creative tasting menus at this glam Thai eatery.

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    a'Mare

    1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    The fine diner take Italian cooking to whole new delicious level.

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    Beppi's

    21 Yurong Street, Darlinghurst

    You might just stumble upon a celeb or two when eating at this Aussie dining institution.

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    The House of Music & Booze

    161 Princes Highway, Saint Peters

    The Music and Booze Co's St Peters home is a gig haven with a leafy sunlit beer garden and plenty of live music.

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    Nobu Sydney

    1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    The world-renowned brand has set up a Sydney outpost in the luxury Crown in Barangaroo.

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    Pearl Dining

    50 Bridge Street, Sydney

    Lotus Dining Group has injected a big dose of luxury into Cantonese favourites at this sleek Circular Quay diner.

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    Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant

    393-399 Sussex Street, Haymarket

    Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant offers three levels of dining in the former Golden Century site, including yum cha, mango pancakes and late-night feeds.

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    Armorica

    490 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    You'll find seafood towers, steak frites and an expansive wine list at this Crown Street French bistro.

  • Pub

    The Dry Dock

    22 Cameron Street, Balmain

    Balmain's The Dry Dock is back over 160 years after it opened — with a classic ground-floor pub, a romantic lounge bar and a cracking 100-seat dining room.

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    Vinabar

    332 Kent Street, Sydney

    This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.

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    Table Manners

    56-60 Macpherson Street, Bronte

    A savvy melding of sophisticated service with a casual edge — this Euro-centric bistro is redefining the neighbourhood restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    The Eight

    13 Hay Street, Haymarket

    One of the largest yum cha restaurants in town is also one of the best.

  • Restaurant

    Printhie Wines

    208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale

    Experience wine with altitude paired with oysters farmed on site.

  • Restaurant

    Rowlee Wines

    19 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale

    Experience the ultimate wine-lovers' escape at this winery outside Orange.

  • Restaurant

    Alegre Bar and Dining

    21 Lime Street, Sydney

    Discover the tastes of Tulum by Darling Harbour at this stylish Mexican diner from a seasoned team of Latin-American chefs.

  • Restaurant

    Fat Pomelo

    16 Ocean Street, Narrabeen

    The northern beaches just scored a new go-to destination for hearty pan-Asian cuisine in a dining room with a citrus-inspired design.

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