CBD
Bars & Restaurants
ArtHouse Hotel
Award-winning restaurant and bar
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
Balcony Bar
Sophisticated wine & tapas 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
Chic wine bar in the heart of CBD
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
Becasse
The eight-course degustation with matching wine at Becasse, induces a kind of taste appreciation that will stay with you for life. The celebrated chef behind this premier dining space, Justin North, applies his innovative mentality to high quality ingredients and classic techniques.
- Address
- 204 Clarence St
- Phone
- 9283 3440
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
- Phone
- 8214 0496
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
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
Galileo
Enjoy executive chef Masahiko Yomoda's exquisite fusion of traditional French cuisine with cutting edge Japanese inspiration, served in an atmosphere reminiscent of a grand Parisian salon.
- 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 Bar
Subtly dwelling in an almost invisible hole on Temperance Lane, Grasshopper fuses scantily placed vintage furnishings and candlelight with a focus on French tastes, share plates and wine by the bottle. Feed a hearty hunger or thirst here.
- Address
- Temperance Ln (off George St, between King and Market)
- Phone
- 9947 9025
Hemmesphere
Opulent lounge bar
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
Waterfront 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
Industrie
Mediterranean restaurant & cocktails
A stylish, contemporary space with high ceilings, soft lighting, sumptuous couches and cushions and gilt-framed artwork. Wander through to the decadent Emerald Room - a favourite hangout for the cool Sydney crowd.
- Address
- 107 Pitt Street, Sydney.
- Phone
- 9221 8001
ivy Bar
Bar of the Year - Time Out Magazine
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
A truly unique restaurant
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).
- Phone
Kobe Jones
Modern Japanese with a twist
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
Cuban themed restaurant & bar
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
Mad Cow
Flamboyant New York-style grill
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
Innovative cuisine and stunning views
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
Innovative cuisine and stunning views
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
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 St
- Phone
- 9252 1888
Small Bar
Intimate 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
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
Teppanyaki with a modern twist
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 Australian Heritage Hotel
As the oldest continuously licensed pub in the City of Sydney, The Australian oozes history in its Federation design, tiling, and beer tap faucets. Known for their pizza, lush wooded wine cellar, and the antique charm of their bed and breakfast service, this heritage watering hole knows how to nurture primitive needs – food, drink and sleep.
- Address
- 100 Cumberland St, The Rocks
- Phone
- 9247 2229
The Establishment
Chic Sydney bar
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
The Loft's wood panelled bar, beaded chandeliers and up lit ceilings infuses this cocktail and tapas spot with a Moorish casbah extravagance. Between its King Street Wharf residence, 180 degree views of Sydney and creative cocktail mixology, a wicked ambience is available on tap.
- Address
- 13 Lime St, King St Wharf
- Phone
- 9299 4770
The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Pub brewery since 1985, The Lord's six varieties of 100% natural ale brewed on the premises can be sampled in modern surrounds with colonial grandeur. Dishing out pub fare, ploughman's lunches, pork pies and the option to stay overnight within their historic walls, this micro-brewer does all facets well
- Address
- 19 Kent St, The Rocks
- Phone
- 9251 4044
The Rocks Teppanyaki
Serving Traditional Japanese Teppanyaki Cuisine
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 Victoria Room Tea Salon
Retail therapy and high tea
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
Westfield Sydney is a fulcrum of next generation fashion and food retail in Australia. The highly stylised environment is underpinned by a devotion to indelible experiences, in the heart of the CBD. Established luxury brands, emerging retail concepts and dining destinations take post over six levels. 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