The Best Beachfront Venues to Visit in Sydney to Make the Most of Summer

Enjoy a summery spritz by the beach.
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April 01, 2023
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    Meribella

    Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal

    This sun-soaked Terrigal restaurant boasts spectacular oceanfront views and a Head Chef with Michelin star cred.

  • Restaurant

    CASA by The Boathouse

    1 Beach Road, Palm Beach

    A new pop-up has come to life in the space within its existing Palm Beach homewares store.

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    Bobbys Cronulla

    6R The Esplanade, Cronulla

    Cronulla's Mediterranean-inspired all-day diner celebrates seafood just metres from the ocean.

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    St Siandra

    Parriwi Road, Mosman

    The Spit's newest waterfront venue brings the Mediterranean to you with flavourful dishes and beachfront views.

  • Bar

    North Bondi RSL Club

    120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi

    Either spend a long sunny day out on the terrace or head inside to eat, drink and watch the footy with a bunch of rowdy sports lovers.

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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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    Glory Days Bondi

    3 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach

    This sibling cafe to the beloved North Sydney spot brings an all-day menu and European summer holiday energy to the Bondi Pavilion.

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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.

  • Bar

    Curly Lewis Brewing Co

    102-106 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    Bondi's first official brewery bar comes equipped with hazy beers and classic beachside pub grub.

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    Paper Daisy

    21 Cypress Crescent, Cabarita Beach

    Eat double-hatted fare overlooking the Tasman Sea.

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    Pasture of Balmoral

    51 The Esplanade, Mosman

    A beachside cafe slinging homemade honeyed crumpets and cocktails.

  • Bar

    Diggies Cafe

    1 Cliff Road, Wollongong

    A Wollongong institution serving all-day brunch right on the beach.

  • Restaurant

    Sealevel

    2 Kingsway, Cronulla

    Let panoramic ocean views be the backdrop at your next special occasion.

  • 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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    Cabana Beach Kiosk

    1200 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen

    Head here for a beer and a burger for $20 on Thursdays.

  • Bar

    Stay Grounded Cafe & Diner

    1073 Pittwater Road, Collaroy

    Pop in for an early morning coffee or stay late for a cocktail on weekends.

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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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    Estate Coogee Beach

    Crowne Plaza, 242 Arden Street, Coogee

    This four-in-one venue has a taco joint and a hidden karaoke room.

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    Bad Hombres Bondi - CLOSED

    75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

    Surry Hills' plant-based Mexican sensation has arrived in Bondi.

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    The Pines Cronulla

    1 McDonald Street, Cronulla

    This Hamptons-inspired restaurant is located right by the water in Cronulla.

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    Calita - CLOSED

    266 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    This Baja Peninsula-inspired North Bondi restaurant is from the team behind Taqiza and Carbon.

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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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    Una Mas

    Coogee Pavilion, 130a Beach Street, Coogee

    A wine and tapas bar inside Coogee Pavilion that welcomes you straight off the beach.

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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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    Pasadena Sydney

    1858 Pittwater Road, Church Point

    A 1930s waterfront restaurant, bar and hotel.

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    The Boatshed La Perouse

    1609 Anzac Parade, La Perouse

    Go for a dip then down oysters a plenty at this beachside cafe in La Perouse.

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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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    Bondi Trattoria

    34 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    Bondi's long-running, all-day Italian diner.

  • Sunflower Lounge

    37A Spofforth Street, Mosman

    A sunny Mosman cafe doing great coffee and croque monsieurs.

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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.

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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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    Sunset Sabi

    28 Pittwater Road, Manly

    Watch the sun go down with some killer sushi rolls at one of the best places to eat Japanese food in Sydney.

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    The Boathouse Shelly Beach

    1 Marine Parade, Manly

    The north shore's favourite restaurant venue group has a delightful accessible-only-by-foot spot at Shelly Beach.

  • 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.

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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.

  • Bar

    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.

  • Restaurant

    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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    El Camino Cantina Manly

    Manly Wharf Rooftop, West Esplanade, Manly

    A colourful rooftop Tex-Mex joint in Manly with giant cocktails and a cactus garden.

  • Bar

    Manly Wharf Hotel

    East Esplanade, Manly

    Enjoy a pint on the water's edge in this old and faithful Manly pub.

  • Bar

    Hotel Steyne

    75 The Corso, Manly

    Manly's lively beachfront go-to pub.

  • Bar

    Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

    1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach

    Waterside food and views worth a million bucks.

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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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    The Boathouse Palm Beach - CLOSED

    Barrenjoey Boathouse, Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach

    The ultimate Sydney beach cafe.

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    The Boathouse Balmoral

    2 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach, Balmoral

    Feel how a billionaire feels when they eat their breakfast.

  • Bar

    Coogee Pavilion

    169 Dolphin Street, Coogee

    Already the best beach hang-out in Sydney.

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    Pilu Baretto

    Moore Road, Freshwater

    Finish your beach experience off with negronis, spritzers, oysters and salumi.

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    Sonoma

    R10, 178 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    The Sydney kings of sourdough have set up shop on Campbell Parade. Bondi hipsters rejoice.

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    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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    Manly Wine

    8-13 South Steyne, Manly

    Head to the beach without hitting the sand in this chic beach house by the sea.

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    Hotel Ravesis

    118 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    The Campbell Parade mainstay has had a flamingo-pink makeover.

  • Bar

    Coogee Pavilion Rooftop

    169 Dolphin St, Coogee

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

  • Bar

    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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    Chiosco by Ormeggio

    The Jetty, D'Albora Marina, The Spit, Upper Spit Road, Mosman

    First-rate Italian food on a jetty. What moor could you want?

  • Bar

    Narrabeen Sands Hotel

    1260 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen

    Pub food and live music right on the beach.

  • Bar

    The Bay Hotel and Diner

    180 Marine Parade, Maroubra

    Maroubra Bay Hotel is all grown-up.

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    Northies Cronulla Hotel

    Cnr Kingsway And Elouera, Cronulla

    Cronulla's beloved party pub and daytime dining spot.

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    Bondi Icebergs Club

    1 Notts Avenue, Bondi

    Killer views at a fraction of the price upstairs.

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    Girdlers

    7-8 The Strand, Dee Why

    Buckwheat crepes (and other healthy things) by the beach at Dee Why.

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    Pilu at Freshwater

    Moore Road, Freshwater

    A two-hatted, waterside affair on the northern beaches.

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    Rollers Bakehouse

    19 Rialto Lane, Manly

    A pastel pink beachside bakehouse with some of Sydney's best croissants.

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    Barrenjoey House

    1108 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach

    The heritage-listed restaurant and guesthouse has been taken over by The Boathouse Group.

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    Sunset Diner

    41 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

    A millennial pink, Miami-inspired 'shake shack' on the northern beaches.

  • Bar

    Beach Burrito Bondi

    252 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    A bucketful of icy Coronas? $10 frozen margaritas? Beachside location? Consider our arms twisted.

  • Restaurant

    Becker & Co

    162 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach

    A worthwhile pit stop for brunch and coffee in Avoca Beach.

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