ArtHouse Hotel

Built in 1836, this inner city building has been faithfully restored to its former glory - presenting an amazing, multi-award winning venue with old world charm, four bars and an a la carte restaurant.

Address

275 Pitt Street, Sydney

Phone

9284 1200

Assembly Bar

A Berlin bunker-style bar hidden from the bright lights of the CBD, Assembly is tucked at the back of Regent Place shopping precinct. Sip cocktails from the classic to the avant garde or sample diverse share plates.

Address

Regent Place (via 488 Kent Street), Sydney

Phone

9283 8808

Azuma Japanese Restaurant

This stylish restaurant owes its white hat status to dishes that elevate Japanese fare to high art. It also serves as the perfect backdrop for culinary theatre - whether you’re savouring a ten-course degustation in the private dining room, perched at the sushi bar watching chefs spin magic with rice, seaweed and sashimi or combining your business deal with the seductive pleasures of cloudy plum sake. Visit for a dining encounter with a real sense of occasion.

Address

Chifley Plaza, Level 1, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney

Phone

9222 9960

Azuma Patisserie

A Japanese influence is what sets the classically French trained chefs of Azuma Patisserie apart. Visit their brand new location at the front of the HSBC centre (George Street) and taste artful chiffon cakes, mont blanc, green tea rolled cakes as well as various teas, green tea lattes and homemade frozen yoghurt. The unmistakable aroma of baking, inspired by the acclaimed Chef Kimitaka Azuma from Azuma Restaurant Chifley Plaza, will see you heading in the right direction.

Address

Ground Floor, HSBC Centre, 580 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9967 7701

Balcony Bar

Spread over three floors, this sumptuous but relaxed bar is the latest addition in the to-do list of the urban Sydney crowd. Enjoy a cocktail and tapas or soak up some live acoustic music on Thursday nights.

Address

46 Erskine Street, Sydney

Phone

9299 8821

Bambini Wine Room and Bar

This intimate, exquisite bar adorned with chandeliers, flagstone floors, burnished mirrors and French cafe-style tables is top in the Sydney must-do list. Indulge in shallow fried calamari, fine wines and other delectable concoctions.

Address

185 Elizabeth Street

Phone

9283 7089

Baxter Inn

Unassumingly hidden down a laneway in the middle of the CBD lies a whisky lover's heaven. Saloon style with its long wooden countertop, Baxter will see you stop off for a drink or two.

Address

152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney

Phone

Bilson's

Praised for their too-good-forwords degustation menu, Bilson's does delicate ensembles of texture, temperature and colour on plates. Negotiate new taste buds with bright mouthfuls from different food families.

Address

27 O'Connell St, Sydney

Phone

8214 0496

Bungalow 8

Sydney's only waterside Tiki bar, taking inspiration from the flavours of the South Pacific and boasting favourites like the whole suckling pig and coconut cocktails. Relax by day and party by night, escape to Bungalow 8, a harbour-side oasis under a city skyline.

Address

Number 8, The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney

Phone

9299 4660

Cara&Co Restaurant

Cara&Co Restaurant invites you to experience a style of cooking found nowhere else in Australia. The Cara&Co menu is enriched by Flemish fine dining with the aim to challenge your usual eating habits. Constantly striving to create new food pairings, the restaurant offers pure cooking that delivers heightened flavours with each dish.

Address

Westfield Sydney, Level 4

Phone

9226 9988

Cargo Bar

Waterside vistas, sparkling long drinks and a relaxed dining intimacy make up Cargo Bar's ineffable social recipe by day. As a landmark of Sydney's nightlife, the venue also welcomes local DJs and live musicians to brew its international party atmosphere. Its trusted ambiance and daily specials lure locals while its position ensures a diverse crowd.

Address

21 Lime St, King St Wharf

Phone

9262 1777

Cargo Bar & Lounge

Waterside vistas, sparkling long drinks and a relaxed dining intimacy make up Cargo's paramount social recipe by day. As a landmark of Sydney's nightlife, the venue also welcomes local and international DJs and live musicians to brew its international party atmosphere.

Address

52-60 The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney

Phone

9262 1777

Cruise Bar

Cruise Bar does a Modern Interpretation of Italian Cuisine, with cocktail lounge, bar, events space and wandering harbour views. DJs decorate the waterfront atmospheres four nights a week or try your hand at a Cocktail Master Class.

Address

Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay

Phone

9251 1188

Fat Buddha

Piping hot steamed prawn dumplings, freshly made rolls with tender BBQ pork, crispy salt and pepper squid and an all day yum cha menu awaits you within the stylish QVB. For a more decadent lunch or dinner, diners can indulge in dishes such as the "Legendary Eight Treasure" of double cooked whole duck stuffed with eight traditional ingredients such as lotus seed, pearl barley and salted duck egg, or the roasted pork ribs with vintage black vinegar.

Address

QVB, Level 2, North End

Phone

9264 9558

Fratelli Fresh CBD

A buzz of energy radiates from the hidden Fratelli Fresh on Bridge St. The venue is home to the infamous Cafe Sopra, a Mozzarella bar for the cheese obsessed, Aperitivo Bar, Pizzeria, a private dining room and private bar. Breakfast is also available until late.

Address

11 Bridge Street, Sydney

Phone

8298 2701

Galileo

Chef Anthony Craven, now at the helm of Galileo Restaurant, has crafted menus using fresh and local produce to create innovative modern Australian cuisine.

Address

89-113 Kent St, Sydney

Phone

8248 5252

Grandma's Bar

In the basement below a guitar shop find a retro-sexual haven of cosmopolitan kitsch and faded granny glamour complete with five pages of cocktails. Imbibe tiki drinks, Brazilian milkshakes and a Philadelphian Fish House punch invented in the 1700s.

Address

Basement, 275 Clarence St

Phone

9264 3004

Grasshopper Eating House & Bar

This watering hole wins the small bar stakes, thanks to dangerously addictive cocktails in recycled jam jars and a moody interior featuring vintage furniture by candlelight. It also boasts enough secret nooks to lose yourself for the night and the customary blinkand-you’ll-miss it laneway location. The menu at the upstairs restaurant is a classy take on comfort food – think quail with smoked eggplant and broadbeans.

Address

Temperance Lane (off George Street, between King and Market), Sydney

Phone

9947 9025

Grill'd Darling Harbour

Grill'd debunks the myth that all burgers are low in nutritional value. Find fresh flame-grilled healthy burgers with innovative toppings, made-to-order salads and a Mini Me Pack for little ones.

Address

Harbourside Shopping Centre, Level 2, Pyrmont Pedestrian Bridge End, Sydney

Phone

9281 5121

Hemmesphere

Inspired by Ottoman Empire sophistication, Hemmesphere is a world of refined opulence. Enjoy sumptuos cocktails & Japanese delicacies while relaxing at the lounge bar, exotically furnished with low, comfortable lounges.

Address

Level 4, 252 George Street, Sydney.

Phone

9240 3040

I'm Angus Steak House

Award winning waterfront steakhouse with an established reputation for premium quality steaks and a wide selection of Australian wines. Mouth watering range of cuts that chefs flame to perfection on an open grill, enthralling diners and passers by.

Address

The Promenade, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney.

Phone

9264 5822

ivy Bar

A sophisticated new urban playground, this purpose-built bar has intimate corners for quiet chats and relaxed lounging plus lots of space for dancing the night away.

Address

330 George Street, ivy, Sydney.

Phone

9240 3000

James Squire Brewhouse

This spacious, rustic, waterfront restaurant with its own micro-brewery expertly matches contemporary Australian cuisine with an extensive range of freshly brewed James Squire beers to please all palates.

Address

22 The Promenade, King Street Wharf.

Phone

8270 7901

King Street Wharf

Waterfront neighbourhood has been given over to sanctuary and sophistication at King St Wharf. This culinary and social playground of food and drink outlets nurtures a pulsing scene.

Address

The Promenade (via Lime St), Sydney

Phone

Kobe Jones

Fusing Eastern spices with elegant simplicity, Kobe Jones is Japanese with a twist. Its stunning terrace overlooking Darling Harbour is the perfect setting to experience this luminous blend of chic Californian and modern Japanese cuisine.

Address

29 Lime Street.

Phone

9299 5290

La Bodeguita Del Medio

The doors have recently opened at the Cuban themed La Bodeguita del Medio. 'The home of the mojito'. A delightfully bohemian restaurant and bar in the old Havana style, with a radiant, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Expect live Cuban music and dancing.

Address

125 York St, Sydney

Phone

9264 4224

Lucetta Pizzeria

A cosy Italian inspired restaurant serving a large variety of dishes from pizza and pasta to chicken, lamb and grilled salmon. Feel at home with the red and white checked tablecloths and friendly service.

Address

Shop 1, Kent St

Phone

9251 1011

Mad Cow

This fabulously flamboyant New York-style grill draws upon fresh, quality produce and the flair of Head Chef, Chris Whitehead. With the finest steaks grilled to your specifications, Mad Cow deserves its loyal local following.

Address

330 George Street, ivy, Sydney

Phone

9240 3000

Nick's Bar & Grill

The very best of casual alfresco dining with stunning waterfront vistas and Nick's infamous Seafood Platter for Two. Relax with a cocktail, beer or wine while the chefs prepare your meal on the chargrill.

Address

The Promenade- King Street Wharf.

Phone

02 9279 0122

Nick's Seafood Restaurant

A restaurant capturing the essence of Sydney harbourside dining. With an emphasis on quality and freshness, Nick's is famous for succulent oysters, a wide array of fish, chargrilled seafood and seafood platters.

Address

The Promenade, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney.

Phone

9264 1212

Opera Bar

Opera Bar boasts a spirited and paramount Sydney experience. Dine alfresco on rock oysters and classic share plates, Opera Bar's own Organic Pale Ale or their signature cocktail, the 'Dirty Carpet Disco,' over harbour vistas with homegrown live music

Address

Lower Concourse Level, Sydney Opera House

Phone

9247 1666

Opera House Dining

Soak up the atmosphere at Sydney Opera House. Relax and unwind at one of the many restaurants and bars, home to Sydney’s best chefs, food artisans and producers. Open for lunch and dinner until late 7 days a week.

Address

Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse, Bennelong Point

Phone

0450 099 888

Restaurant Arras

A chic location of modern design, Arras encourages good conversation over a pick of fine dining delicacies. A diverse selection of freshly baked bread is ready to nibble on, when anticipating the following four course spread.

Address

204 Clarence St

Phone

9283 1922

Rockpool

Seasonality is key at Neil Perry's two-hatted flagship restaurant. Experience evocative fine dining where local and international ingredients unite for sumptuous a la carte and tasting menus, with produce from spanner crab to quail

Address

107 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9252 1888

Rockpool Bar & Grill

Housed within one of the finest Art Deco buildings in Australia, this Mad Men inspired venue with opulent brass doors, heavy wood and leather is a local favourite. Choose from their extensive wine list and inspiring shared plates (don't miss Ortiz anchovies served on smoked tomato bruschetta).

Address

66 Hunter Street, Sydney

Phone

8078 1900

Selah

Dining in style is kept simple at Selah with a menu of sustainable, seasonal and unprocessed ingredients. A place for any occasion, locals flock to Selah for an easygoing yet craftily prepared dish.

Address

12 Loftus St

Phone

9247 0097

Sepia

Known for their excellence in food, George Costi and Martin Benn have created Sepia's modern Australian menu. This award winning location offers both a la carte and degustation choices with a wine list to match. Rich with the highest quality local produce and inspired by Japan, each plate holds a delicacy resembling delightful edible art.

Address

201 Sussex St

Phone

9283 1990

Shirt Bar

Address

7 Sussex Lane, Sydney.

Phone

8068 8222

Small Bar

An early leader of the hole-in-the-wall bar movement currently reshaping Sydney's socials scene, Small Bar's wooden floorboards echo the kitchen percussion of home cooked food. A prime spot for a dinner party with no washing up.

Address

48 Erskine Street, Sydney

Phone

9279 0782

Sparkle Cupcakery & Luxe Espresso Kiosk

Cupcake devotees can get their sugar fix here. Baked daily, each Sparkle cupcake is hand finished and topped with a splash of colour. Sparkle incorporates all elements of luxury from the cupcakes, the service and the stunning packaging. Come and indulge in a sweet treat.

Address

Espresso Kiosk, Martin Place (between Elizabeth & Castlereagh St)

Phone

9361 0690

Spice Temple

In an art deco basement den with oriental-style interiors, experience a food excursion through regional China's hot, sweet and sour. Exciting textures and finesse galore from this venture from culinary icon Neil Perry.

Address

10 Bligh St

Phone

8078 1888

Teppanyaki

Asian tradition fuses with chic sensibility at this superb modern Japanese restaurant. Black tasselled lamp shades, a long communal table, dim lighting and staff in kimono-inspired dresses- An experience not to be missed.

Address

ivy, Level 2, George Street, Sydney.

Phone

9240 3000

The Boston

The talent behind Grasshopper bring small bar ethos quayside - albeit on a slightly larger scale. Recycled wood furniture and industrial stools are blanketed by a high rooftop in this predominantly outdoor space. Come for a rotating lineup of aged cocktails like the “Stars and Stripes” - a smooth blend of rye whiskey, cognac, apple and chestnut liqueur and Italian vermouth.

Address

Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney.

Phone

9241 5858

The Establishment

Sensationally decadent bar attracting the who's who of the Sydney's social scene. Commanding cast iron columns, pressed metal ceilings and a garden bar with exposed brick feautres complement this luxurious space.

Address

252 George Street, Sydney.

Phone

9240 3000

The Loft

theloft’s wood panelled bar, beaded chandeliers and up lit ceilings infuses this cocktail spot with a Moorish casbah extravagance. Between its 180 degree views of Sydney harbour, creative cocktail mixology and local DJs, this late night venue lures a crowd of style and sophistication.

Address

13 Lime St, King St Wharf

Phone

9299 4770

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Experience the traditional art and taste sensations of Japanese Teppanyaki. Located in a historic 1840s building, guests sit at one of six private, individual cooking tables ideal for entertaining friends and loved ones.

Address

176 Cumberland Street.

Phone

9250 6020

The Tea Room QVB

A magnificent restaurant offering a modern a la carte lunch menu and decadent High Tea options. Indulge yourself while surrounded by Florence Broadhurst wallpaper, crystal wall sconces and majestic modern Victorian architecture. The perfect place for an afternoon of splendour.

Address

L3, North End, QVB, 455 George Street.

Phone

9283 7279

The Victoria Room Tea Salon

Artfully framed by a curved picket fence and cherry blooms, The Victoria Room Tea Salon is a whimsical decadent experience that offers High Tea, dainty ribbon sandwiches, specialty scones and oysters served with champagne. Open from October 2011

Address

Westfield Sydney, Level 4, Designer Gallery

Phone

9357 4488

Westfield Restaurants

Some of the best of Australia's culinary community offer express and dine-in options at 'The Food Atrium' on Level Five, where Justin and Georgia North's Becasse and Quarter Twenty One Restaurants are also located. The premium restaurant precinct on Level Six is a worldly dining destination in its own right and home to Sydney favourites, Chat Thai, Sky Phoenix, David Tsirekas' 'fun park of Greek food' Xanthi, and Alessandro Pavoni's nostalgic Lombardian restaurant Spiedo Restaurant & Bar.

Address

Westfield Sydney, Level 5 & 6.

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Zeta Bar

Zeta Bar is a progressive cocktail bar and exclusive escape in Sydney’s CBD. Stylish, sleek and sophisticated, Zeta is internationally acclaimed as one of the most cutting edge cocktail bars in the southern hemisphere. Zeta has won multiple awards year on year for its bartenders, playful drinks, cocktail classics and seasonal, trend setting concepts.

Address

Hilton Sydney, Level 4, 488 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9265 6070