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  1. ArtHouse Hotel

    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

  2. Assembly Bar

    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

  3. Azuma Japanese Restaurant

    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

  4. Azuma Patisserie

    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

  5. Balcony Bar

    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

  6. Bambini Wine Room and Bar

    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

  7. Baxter Inn

    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

  8. Bilson's

    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

  9. Bungalow 8

    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

  10. Cara&Co Restaurant

    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

  11. Cargo Bar

    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

  12. Cargo Bar & Lounge

    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

  13. Cruise Bar

    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

  14. Fat Buddha

    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

  15. Fratelli Fresh CBD

    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

  16. Galileo

    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

  17. Grandma's Bar

    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

  18. Grasshopper Eating House & Bar

    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

  19. Grill'd Darling Harbour

    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

  20. Hemmesphere

    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

  21. I'm Angus Steak House

    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

  22. ivy Bar

    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

  23. James Squire Brewhouse

    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

  24. King Street Wharf

    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

  25. Kobe Jones

    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

  26. La Bodeguita Del Medio

    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

  27. Lucetta Pizzeria

    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

  28. Mad Cow

    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

  29. Nick's Bar & Grill

    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

  30. Nick's Seafood Restaurant

    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

  31. Opera Bar

    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

  32. Opera House Dining

    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

  33. Restaurant Arras

    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

  34. Rockpool

    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

  35. Rockpool Bar & Grill

    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

  36. Selah

    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

  37. Sepia

    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

  38. Shirt Bar

    Shirt Bar

    Address
    7 Sussex Lane, Sydney.
    Phone
    8068 8222

  39. Small Bar

    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

  40. Sparkle Cupcakery & Luxe Espresso Kiosk

    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

  41. Spice Temple

    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

  42. Teppanyaki

    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

  43. The Boston

    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

  44. The Establishment

    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

  45. The Loft

    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

  46. The Rocks Teppanyaki

    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

  47. The Tea Room QVB

    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

  48. The Victoria Room Tea Salon

    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

  49. Westfield Restaurants

    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.
    Phone

  50. Zeta Bar

    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