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Food & Drink
Ampersand Surry Hills
Brunch, dinner, cocktails & books
Feed your minds and stomach at Ampersand's latest space, where second-hand books line the walls of this breezy caf� and wine bar. All day breakfasts to soothe the night before meet with an extended dinner tapas range and cocktails.
- Address
- 413 Crown St, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9318 1116
Après Restaurant
Intimate martini bar and restaurant
Originally home to the famed Roosevelt Hotel, Apres Restaurant brings together plush, old-school grandeur with contemporary French dining. Sip on a martini at the bar or get comfortable in a booth for a languid degustation.
- Address
- 32 Orwell Street, Potts Point.
- Phone
- 9331 1889
Australian Youth Hotel
Modern gastro pub, restaurant and bar
This classic pub is one of the finest in Sydney. The main bar has an impeccable old English charm while further inside the restaurant serves exceptional gastro-pub meals - but not at gastro prices. Out the back is a beer garden complete with a majestic Centenary fig tree and upstairs, available for functions, is the Nude Bar - a decadent cocktail and wine bar that tips its hat to its colourful past as a brothel via the arty nudes that adorn its walls.
- Address
- 63 Bay Street, Glebe
- Phone
- 9692 0414
Baffi & Mo
Local brunch icon
Baffi & Mo is a brunch spot tucked on a tree-lined street and branded by a cute mustache mo-tif. Their Hash Stack is prestigious, the wallpaper is energising and the coffee reliably hits the spot
- Address
- 94 Redfern St, Redfern
- Phone
- 8065 3294
Baja Cantina
Mexican restaurant & beer garden
Chef Robert Comings shows off his extensive expertise in Californian Mexican cuisine at this authentic Latin American eatery. Enjoy sumptuous, spicy dishes and freshly-made sangria inside or in their buzzing outdoor beer garden.
- Address
- 43-45 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Phone
- 9571 1199
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
Bamboo Dumpling Bar
Best bits of Asian Cuisine
Enjoy many expressions of the humble dumpling under antique birdcages and bikes at this eating house. It's tradition to bite off the tip, drink the juice and finish the rest.
- Address
- Shop 6, 23-31 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point
- Phone
- 404745393
Bar H
All day eating and drinking space
H is for Hamish. After nine years in the kitchen at Kylie Kwong, Hamish and partner Rebecca have transformed an iconic corner cafe into Bar H- a slick, European transitional bar space offering coffee, wine and modern Australian fare all day.
- Address
- 80 Campbell St, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9280 1980
Bar Nosh
Modern Italian eatery
This humble establishment deals in top-notch nosh with a modern Italian essence. They grind Di Bella for early risers, dish out breakfast all day and evolving candlelit dinners four nights a week.
- Address
- 110 Swanson Street, Erskineville
- Phone
- 8021 4317
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
Belljar
Little cafe
Get cosy on Nan's furniture to the sound of your old man's record collection at Belljar. Expect a friendly vibe that extends to pups, great coffee and food to order with only the finest ingredients.
- Address
- Shop 2/104 Alice St, Newtown
- Phone
- 8096 4090
Berta
Restaurant & Bar
Secluded down a laneway, Berta has its roots in Italian cooking. Sibling to Surry Hills restaurant, Vini. The menu is seasonal and designed to share, accompanied by a comprehensive Italian wine list. Four-course sagra dinner every Wednesday.
- Address
- 17-19 Alberta St, Sydney
- Phone
- 9264 6133
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
Bird Cow Fish
Bistro Espresso Cheese
Bistro Espresso Cheese - a smart, inviting restaurant and espresso bar where beautiful produce and great wine is thoughtfully chosen and presented with subtle flair and a passion for the good things in life.
- Address
- 4&5/500 Crown Street.
- Phone
- 9380 4090
Bistro Bruno
Modern Australian cuisine
Bistro Bruno has created a warm and comfortable ambience with four separate dining areas. The quality of service and attention to detail carries through to the delightfully interesting modern Australian / European cuisine.
- Address
- 3 Beattie Street, Balmain
- Phone
- 9810 7707
Blancharu
Japanese-French bistro
Award-winning chef Haru Inukai turns out superbly conceived and crafted Japanese-Franco cuisine in this relaxed fine dining bistro. Book ahead for the Japanese-style Bouillabaise or the chef's eight-course dinner special.
- Address
- Shop 1, 21 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay
- Phone
- 9360 3555
Bloodwood
Restaurant & Bar
This former Newtown conservatory assembles industrial and reclaimed materials, fresh seasonal foods and classic drinks in a refined fashion. Studded with odd stools and contemporary art, wafts of the polenta chips and garlic prawns will test your restrain if you've ordered just one dish. With an emphasis on sharing, taste much with many.
- Address
- 416 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9557 7699
Blue Ginger
Fresh, friendly Asian food
Popular with the locals, this slick, lively Chinese/Thai eatery is known for its melt-in-your-mouth salt and pepper squid, grilled barramundi with chilli and blackbean sauce and crisp san choy bao.
- Address
- 241 Darling Street, Balmain
- Phone
- 9818 4662
Boca Argentinean Grill
Argentinean grill
A culinary celebration of Argentina's obsession with meat. Boca's traditional parrilla (barbecue) menu is informed by owner Marcelo Berezowski's mother's recipes, while the interior is a lush and colourful excursion in Argentinean patriotism.
- Address
- 310 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 9332 3373
Bodega Tapas Bar
Tapas restaurant and bar
With its garishly painted dining room and mouth-watering dishes, Bodega has risen meteorically to become Sydney’s tapas institution. Our favourite: the sashimi Kingfish on garlic toast with cuttlefish ceviche and mojama- and share the Bodega family love.
- Address
- 216 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9212 7766
Boteco
Brazilian Inspired Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Boteco, Portuguese for 'small bar', is a cool restaurant/bar with fresh produce and authenitc flavours from South America. Enjoy a beautifully crafted drink from their extensive cocktail menu - our favourite, Pisco Sour - while tasting chef Fabricio Campos' ingenious sharing plates (petiscos) like ceviche, cassava chips or salted cod balls. The palm hearts and feta cheese empanadas are a must try.
- Address
- 421 Cleveland St, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9318 2993
Brown Sugar
Cafe/Restaurant - 'A local institution'
Chilled cafe by day, buzzing candlelit bistro by night, Brown Sugar impresses with versatile ambiance and mouth-watering tastes. Start the day with iconic Bondi breakfasts or come later for contemporary Australian cuisine.
- Address
- 106 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach
- Phone
- 9130 1566
cafe DOV
Local favourite village eatery
cafe DOV is a little bit Parisian cafe, a little bit New York bistro, a little bit Sydney restaurant, with small village eatery warmth. At any time of day, the beautiful, seasonal fare is dished out to share.
- Address
- 130 Victoria St, Potts Point
- Phone
- 9368 0600
Cafe Mint
North African & Middle-eastern fusion
A smart, stylish and intimate space where you'll discover Modern Mediterranean cuisine, including locally adored specials such as sweet breakfast couscous and a delectable spicy lamb with hummus.
- Address
- 579 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9319 0848
Cafe Viva
American style diner
With a unique take on the American style diner, Cafe Viva serves all day breakfast, hot dogs, burritos, sundaes and some of Balmain's best homemade burgers. A cosy spot day or night.
- Address
- 4/189 Darling Street, Balmain
- Phone
- 9810 9028
Cinque
Lively café day or night
Cinque's windows, open or closed, let the buzz of Newtown pass you by as you sip your coffee and enjoy great cafe bites. Nestled at the front of the Dendy, it's a great meeting hub.
- Address
- 261 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9519 3077
Cipri italian
Modern Italian with a classic twist
The Cipri brothers Joe, Carmelo and Anthony offer a modern take on Italian traditions of fine food and warm hospitality. Informal yet sophisticated, experience all the style, flavours and personality of modern Italy.
- Address
- 10 Elizabeth Street, Paddington
- Phone
- 9331 3333
Cotton Duck
Relaxed, refined dining
Danks St Depot's Jared Ingersoll presents a seasonal and playful menu amid industrial finishes, recycled timbers and a sculptural ceiling piece by artist and designer Hannah Tribe. Relaxed fine dining with a sustainable conscience
- Address
- GF, 50 Holt Street.
- Phone
- 8399 0250
Danks Street Depot
Vibrant cafe & bar
A partnership between Jared Ingersoll and Melanie Starr, Danks Street Depot is founded on the principles of Slow Food, championing local producers and seasonal produce. The result is a changing menu of uncomplicated artisan food.
- Address
- 2 Danks St, Waterloo
- Phone
- 9698 2201
Different Drummer Bar
Cocktail, tapas & wine bar
In the midst of Glebe's thriving restaurant district, the Different Drummer is a cosmopolitan cocktail bar with a warm heart. Compliment your wine or cocktail with Spanish inspired tapas created using the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Why not spice up your night with a great small bar atmosphere, groovy tunes and service with a wink.
- Address
- 185 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Phone
- 9552 3406
Efendy Restaurant
Turkish restaurant and meze bar
The taste of Turkey resides in a restored Victorian mansion, surrounded by oak trees as Chef Somer Sivrioglu blendstraditional and inventive Turkish cuisine to create an urban Istanbul concept that's steeped in Ottoman history
- Address
- 79 Elliott Street, Balmain
- Phone
- 9810 5466
Finolas Restaurant
Family friendly and relaxed
Restaurant Owner, Finola Healy, shows her Irish roots in the traditional, hearty menu at Finola's. Great value and a welcoming atmosphere create a comfortable dining experience that's also available for functions.
- Address
- 156 Darling Street, Balmain
- Phone
- 9810 5100
Forbes & Burton
Exquisite food day and night
A Darlo institution in knowable new hands showcases seasonal menus to match the time of day, the freshest possible ingredients, all day breakfasts on weekends, a transformable dining room and free wifi with your organic coffee.
- Address
- 252 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 93568788
Funky Brewsters
Modern Australian game & coffee
Explore exotic spins on classic concepts at this authentically restored art deco coffee hub. Sip on one of 35 of the world's finest teas, or a premium 'crop to cup' coffee blend before tucking into free range organic eggs, succulent game or seafood.
- Address
- 343 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9557 1301
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
gigi
Woodfire pizzas
Hard-core fans rave victoriously about gigi's 13 inches of scant thin crust topped with the secret recipes of Naples. Find a perch between the central woodfire oven and urban murals and review it for yourself.
- Address
- 379 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9557 2224
Green Park
Welcoming Sydney institution
A Darlinghurst institution with a bohemian vibe attracting a mix of gay and straight clientele. Green Park is a local favourite for lounging, playing pool, meeting friends or kicking off a great night on the town.
- Address
- 360 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.
- Phone
- 9380 5311
Grill'd
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, L2, Pyrmont Pedestrian Bridge End.
- Phone
- 9281 5121
Grill'd Darlinghurst
The healthy burger specialists
Grill'd debunk the myth that all burgers are low in nutritional value. Find fresh flame grilled healthy burgers with innovative toppings, made-to-order salads and 'Mini Me' meals for little ones.
- Address
- 241 Crown Street.
- Phone
- 9380 4800
Grill'd Victoria St
The healthy burger specialists
Grill'd debunk the myth that all burgers are low in nutritional value. Find fresh flame grilled healthy burgers with innovative toppings, made-to-order salads and 'Mini Me' meals for little ones.
- Address
- 314 Victoria St, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 9331 6562
Guzman y Gomez CBD
Introducing authentic Mexican culinary profundities to gourmands with passion. Fully licensed, Guzman y Gomez are winning hearts with hot, lean and tasty options which are eternally fresh and delivered in cordial surrounds
- Address
- MLC Centre, Level 6; Australia Square, L4, 264 George St;Westfield Sydney, L5, Shop 5008
- Phone
- 9221 1777;9247 4422;9191 0902
Guzman y Gomez Kings Cross
Healthy Mexican, fast, fresh, delicious
Introducing authentic Mexican culinary profundities to Australians with passion. Fully licensed, Guzman y Gomez are winning hearts with hot, lean and tasty options which are eternally fresh and delivered in cordial surrounds.
- Address
- Bayswater Road (cnr Pennys Lane).
- Phone
- 9332 2245
Guzman y Gomez Newtown
Mexican Taqueria Healthy Mexican, fast, fresh & delicious
Introducing authentic Mexican culinary profundities to locals with passion. Fully licensed, Guzman y Gomez wins hearts with eternally fresh, lean and tasty options delivered in cordial surrounds at their Newtown flagship.
- Address
- 175 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9517 1533
Hudson Meats
Premium butcher and deli
The "paddock to plate" philosophy is king at this premium butcher and gourmet delicatessen. Sourcing regional produce and often liaising directly with farmers, the Hudson team help fresh, local ingredients find their way to Sydney tables.
- Address
- 1/410 Crown Street, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9332 4454
Jackies Cafe
Cafe, restaurant and bar
Now open for dinner Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, this buzzing Paddington cafe and sushi bar is adored by many a local and celebrity. Bustle your way into the sunny courtyard and settle in for a great brew and amongst a cool Sydney crowd or bunker down for a relaxed meal and a chat.
- Address
- 1c Glenmore Road (cnr Oxford Street), Paddington.
- Phone
- 9380 9818
Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse
Stylish waterfront steak & seafood restaurant
Long Lunch on the Wharf is King here. Kingsleys takes surf & turf to a new level with succulent steaks, fresh salads & delicious crab.
- Address
- 10/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 1300 546 475
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
La Grande Bouffe
Authentic French dining
French bistro fare served up in a smart, contemporary dining room is the business of David and Meredith Poirier. Pop in for some French Toast for breakfast or settle in for the divine degustation for dinner.
- Address
- 758 Darling Street, Rozelle
- Phone
- 9818 4333
La Pesa Trattoria
Boutique Italian Restaurant
La Pesa's cuisine reflects the authentic and typical Milanese style of their sister Trattoria La Pesa in Milan - bringing the same passion for sourcing quality produce and creating beautiful dishes for you to enjoy
- Address
- 174 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 9331 4358
La Sala
Chic, modern Italian bistro
Chef Darren Simpson - from Aqua Luna Sydney and the River Cafe London - is at La Sala's helm. Creative, modern Italian cuisine with flavours as simple as they are bold.
- Address
- Ground Floor, 23 Foster Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9281 3352
Le pelican
Sandstone-walled French bistro
Ensconced in a heritage building complete with sandstone wall and garden, this French inspired restaurant run by Jean-Francois Salet serves modern meals imbued with the soft, lighter style of Mediterranean cuisine.
- Address
- 411 Bourke Street.
- Phone
- 9380 2622
Linda's on King
Contemporary/Mod Oz
Linda's gained a warm reputation for modern Australian bistro classics during its 11-year residence at the back of Newtown Hotel. Despite the sophisticated look at Linda's 'new' address, locals know it's still simple, beautiful food on the plate.
- Address
- 341 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9550 6015
Little Darling Diner
It's a little bit French
Abounding with French joie de vivre, this licensed café bistro is deceptively spacious, with idyllic patio and mezzanine bar. French cuisine rules the roost – crepes, garlic snails or cassoulet - for breakfast, lunch or dinner plus live jazz on Saturday nights.
- Address
- 485A Darling St, Balmain
- Phone
- 9810 5255
Lotus
Creative, sexy, cozy bar and bistro
This sophisticated, award-winning bistro and cocktail bar has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding service. Dan Hong's menu features Asian influences with fresh Mediterranean flavours.
- Address
- 22 Challis Avenue, Potts Point
- Phone
- 02 9326 9000
Macleay St Bistro
Foodies' delight
This local institution epitomises Sydney's finest cuisine in an intimate setting. Indulge in their blend of classic French and contemporary Australian dishes enhanced by an impressive list of local and imported wines and boutique beers.
- Address
- 73a Macleay Street, Potts Point
- Phone
- 9358 4891
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
Marlborough Hotel
Newtown's favourite local
Newtown's bohemian beauty, the Marlborough Hotel is a hive of activity for artists, students, locals and visitors. The Marly delivers great meals day or night, cool cocktails, pool tables, live sport action and a host of weekly pub entertainment.
- Address
- 145 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9519 1222
Miss Chu
Vietnamese hawker style Café
Known as the queen of rice paper rolls, Miss Chu brings her bold take on Vietnamese hawker favourites to this hole in the wall canteen come cafe. Order from quirkily designed menus or take advantage of the catering service.
- Address
- Cnr Bourke & William Streets, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 8356 9988
Morena
Modern Latin American fine dining
Headed by Peruvian chef Alejandro Saravia, diners can expect haute cuisine Latin American style at Morena. Saravia deftly combines Peruvian flavours with fine Australian produce from blue eye cod to seared alpaca backstrap.
- Address
- 15/425 Bourke St, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 0405 902 896
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
No. 9
Bustling, cool cafe
An Ãœber cool addition to the thriving coffee scene of Potts Point, No. 9 offers refined European fair in a contemporary style deliciously complimented by classic and retro breakfast and lunch menus.
- Address
- 9 Ward Avenue, Potts Point.
- Phone
- T: 9331 1399
Nourishing Quarter
Nourishing soul food
A fusion of unique Latin American ingredients like Quinoa & Amaranth, Asian and Mediterranean soul foods, NQ has your wellbeing in mind. Avoid processed foods and observe gluten and dairy free options to sustain your day to day.
- Address
- 315 Cleveland St, Redfern
- Phone
- 8399 0888
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 Kitchen
Hosting some of Australia's most innovative and celebrated food producers, chefs and sushi artists, diners at Opera Kitchen will be able to relax on the lower concourse of Sydney Opera House while taking in Sydney's most spectacular views and experience unrivalled food choice from Bécasse Bakery, Charlie & Co. Burgers, Cloudy Bay Fish Co., Misschu and Kenji.
- Address
- Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse, Bennelong Point
- Phone
- 0450 099 888
Oscillate Wildly
Intimate fine dining restaurant
Oscillate Wildly is bold modern dining with a penchant for seasonality. An 8 course degustation will challenge as much as it delights with matching wines in intimate surrounds.
- Address
- 275 Australia St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9517 4700
Otto Ristorante
One hat Italian waterfront restaurant
"Vivi Bene Mangia Bene." 'To live well is to eat well' is the philosophy Otto Ristorante lives by. A friendly welcome, spectacular views and waterside location, with simple fi ne food makes Otto Ristorante a great place for any occasion. Chef Richard Ptacnik creates a constantly evolving menu embracing all that is local, seasonal and artisanal, with a spirit that is distinctly Italian.
- Address
- 8/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 9368 7488
Petrol
Brunch, lunch, evenings, tapas, wine bar
Petrol caters for all occasions - breakfast, lunch, tapas and dinner. With organic and gluten free food and a chocolate banana bread to die for, enjoy alfresco dining amongst beautiful decor for pure culinary indulgence.
- Address
- 9 Springfield Avenue, Potts Point
- Phone
- 9331 5048
Pocket Bar
Quirky small bar & cocktail lounge
Cosy retro and vintage furniture, walls laden with pop art murals and a host of quirky trinkets are on display at this bar and cocktail lounge serving drinks, snacks and crepes while adding a touch of cool to its surrounds
- Address
- 13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 9380 7002
Ramen Bar
Japanese Ramen Bar at Berkelouw
Tucked into the back of the ground floor at Berkelouw Books is a hidden gem. 11 red lanterns hang above a long communal table and the red walls glow invitingly as the aroma of freshly cooked ramen dishes wafts into the 36-seat space
- Address
- Ground Floor, 6-8 O'Connell St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9557 0775
Remy & Lee's
Corner cafe with memorable chemistry
Fixed gear bikes, eclectic furnishings and exhibition cubicles meet with Black Star pastries and The Little Marionette coffee at this couple-run corner cafe brimming with warmth and personality. Perfect for breakfast and lunch.
- Address
- 547 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 0404 384 014
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
Rosebud Restaurant & Bar
Café by day, restaurant by night
Housed in one of the area's more iconic buildings and at the entrance to the busy Darling Street strip, Rosebud's fusion of world cuisine is becoming a most popular culinary fare. Open breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Address
- 654 Darling Street, Rozelle
- Phone
- 9555 8999
Royal Oak Hotel
Hotel & Restaurant
Built in 1879, this iconic pub with old world charm and modern design is a local favourite for its delicious mod Australian cuisine and its impressive range of boutique wines and beers.
- Address
- 36 College St, Balmain
- Phone
- 9555 9205
Ruby Rabbit
Bar, club & dance space
Just as Alice did, you can slip into a wonderland of regal proportions and indulge in a playground adorned with modern art, exquisite furnishings, silk-tented ceilings and cool, cutting edge luxury.
- Address
- 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.
- Phone
- 02 9326 0044
Sackville
Warm and buzzing pub and bistro
With an excellent bistro, inviting courtyard and a hotchpotch crowd of regulars, the Sackville Hotel distils all the best things about Balmain pubs. Sink into a cosy corner with a schooner and steak, or sample a drop from the extensive wine list.
- Address
- 599 Darling Street, Rozelle
- Phone
- 9555 7555
Safira Verde Cafe
Viennese-style Cafe
A cosy inner-city nook with a tempting array of fresh cakes, sourdough breads, free-range eggs, gourmet salads & sandwiches, fresh vegies and gluten free options. This Viennese style Cafe; is a relaxed and healthy alternative.
- Address
- 63 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 9332 4277
Saigon Saigon
Vietnamese cuisine
Specialising in Vietnamese culinary delights, Saigon Saigon is also known for its uber-cool interior. Auspicious red walls are lined with traditional conical hats from the region and red silk lanterns hang delicately from the ceiling.
- Address
- 97 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Phone
- 9660 3888
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
Societe Food and Wine Bar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tapas & wine
Societe brings a casual, friendly demeanour to everything from their decor and coffee to their food and wine. Relax before the leafy views of the alfresco dining area and indulge in Toby's Estate coffee, the esteemed big brekkie or a glass of wine.
- Address
- 1/9-15 Danks St, Waterloo
- Phone
- 9698 8899
Spanish Tapas
Authentic Spanish cuisine
Immerse yourself in the magnificent culture and cuisine of Spain right in the heart of Glebe. With rancho wagon wheel chandeliers, paintings reflecting the colour and movement of Spain, traditional terracotta Cazuela serving dishes and charming host and owner Javier you'll soon forget that you're actually in Sydney. Renowned for its range of tapas, authentic Spanish dishes including paella, and homemade sangria, this popular restaurant treats diners to flamenco shows on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Address
- 26 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Phone
- 9571 9005
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
Strangers With Candy
A cosy corner eatery
A local favourite overflowing with personality. Enjoy eclectic, well executed dinner offerings like tea smoked salmon or corned wagyu girello, or stop in for a social breakfast or lunch on weekends
- Address
- 96 Kepos St (cnr Phillip), East Redfern
- Phone
- 9698 6000
Tastevin Bistro & Wine Bar
French bistro and wine bar
Hidden upstairs from Victoria Street is this intimate bistro & wine bar serving traditional French cuisine with a modern Australian twist. Enjoy a meal or opt for a glass of wine in the back bar and peruse the bar menu.
- Address
- Level 1, 292-294 Victoria St, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 9356 3429
The Art Lounge
Affordable luxury, French inspired food
Indulge in salon style dining inside the Kirketon Hotel. The Art Lounge's floor to ceiling windows, decadent lounge scattering, artwork and shareable French tapas menu ensures an intimate boutique dining experience and highly visual odyssey.
- Address
- The Kirketon Hotel, 229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 9331 3777
The Eathouse Diner
Casual Diner with seasonal menu
A South American inspired colour scheme abounds at this diner offering a constantly changing seasonal menu served in generous portions. Try the Jamaican Jerk spiced spatchcock with savoury mango salad and rice and beans against the backdrop of bizarre vintage curios and old world gestures. Or take a Hokey Pokey Sundae by the tropical mural of a parrot in flight and sample a cocktail at this cosy, casual eat spot.
- Address
- 306 Chalmers St, Redfern
- Phone
- 8084 9479
The Essential Ingredient
Quality foods, cookware, books, classes
The kitchen can feed the soul when prepped with the finest ingredients, utensils, culinary books and advice. This house of foodie passion for aficionados and amateurs alike gathers rare, foreign and local produce under one roof.
- Address
- 731-735 Darling Street, Rozelle
- Phone
- 9555 8300
The Fern
Café, restaurant, bar
A sophisticated dining alternative for Redfern, Mark Wiley and Julian Serna have created a cool haven with vintage furnishings, indoor plants and a stocked bar. Pop in for contemporary brunch, Gravity coffee, dinner, a glass of wine or a cocktail
- Address
- 4 Pitt St, Redfern
- Phone
- 8399 0070
the hideout paddington
Coffee & wine bar
At 6.30am Monday it's a coffee bar. Come 8.30pm on Friday it's a wine bar with a 30+ wine compendium. In the heart of Five Ways hideout for a Campos, a snack or a half bottle depending on the hour.
- Address
- 225 Glenmore Rd, Paddington
- Phone
- 9358 1734
The Kick Inside
Eclectic community café
Find honest café fare, Golden Cobra coffee, Sonoma sourdough, hip soundtracks and the contagious smiles of staff with a fine edit of retro furniture. Stay a while at this vibrant, dog friendly hub for coffee lovers and creatives.
- Address
- 43 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville
- Phone
The Piano Room
Classic cocktail lounge
With a medley of live entertainment, cocktail hour unfolds at a smooth sultry pace. Boasting a chic bar selection and elegant tasting menu, The Piano Room pays homage to New York's classic cocktail lounge tradition.
- Address
- Cnr Kings Cross & Darlinghurst Rds, Kings Cross
- Phone
- 9356 8238
The Pie Tin
The art of pie
Promoting `no-cutlery`, this local bakery hand makes new age, gourmet sweet and savoury pies using quality fresh ingredients and artisan techniques. Enjoy a pie and award winning coffee around their retro upcycled communal table
- Address
- 1-1a Brown St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9519 7880
The Sardine Room
Modern Seafood Bistro - BYO
If you have an inclination to indulge in an authentic dining intimacy only found in European backstreets, The Sardine Room lures with its kitchen energy and adorably passionate owner, Angela Heracleous. Offering a seaside cabaret alongside a hand selected wine list, the menu is verbally delivered with enthusiasm to stimulate salivation. Rendezvous here with friends to experience when flamboyance meets fish.
- Address
- 2/31 Challis Ave, Potts Point.
- Phone
- 9357 7444
The Tea Room QVB
Sydney's most decadent afternoon tea
Indulge in a magnificent restaurant offering a modern a la carte menu and decadent high tea options while surrounded by Florence Broadhurst wallpaper, crystal wall sconces and majestic modern Victorian architecture.
- Address
- L3, North End, QVB, 455 George Street.
- Phone
- 9283 7279
The Victoria Room
Bohemian elegance, restaurant & bar
Reminiscent of a 1920s Shanghai bar with its antiques and ornate furniture, this bar and dining room is luxurious, inviting and spiced up with an air of mystery and the exotic.
- Address
- Level 1, 235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.
- Phone
- 02 9357 4488
The Village Hotel
A beautiful bar, delicious dining room food
Charming and multi-faceted, the East Village Hotel throws fantastic functions, pours boutique beer at a beautiful bar and presents five star food and expert wine matching in their dining room.
- Address
- 234 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 93315457
The Wolf & Honeybee
Café and gallery
Campos coffee and classic bites built from free range fare ensure an epic experience for taste buds – one that can be taken home with a retail selection of jams and Brasserie bread among other treats
- Address
- 206 Edgeware Rd, Newtown
- Phone
- 0408 714 949
Tigerbakers
Small Boutique Café Bar
In an urban tapestry that's ever changing, Tiger Bakers are here to stay. Famous for simple soul breakfasts and now their small boutique bar in the evenings, find nourishing food in an environment that nurtures.
- Address
- 292-294 Victoria Sreet, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 93316991
Toko
A contemporary style sushi bar
Toko Paddington prides itself on serving the freshest and best quality sushi and sashimi while offering many dishes with a contemporary twist in a sophisticated yet comfortable venue.
- Address
- 362 Oxford Street, Paddington
- Phone
- 9380 7001
Tokonoma
Tokonoma - your new favourite venue
Tokonoma's focus on the style of Japanese 'izakaya' dining fuels its sophisticated and sharply designed space with an irresistible allure. Be it intimate social dining or corporate functions, your senses will be indulged on all levels
- Address
- 490 Crown Street, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9357 6100
Twelve
Pizza bar & restaurant
A lively eatery happily lit by dangling globes and fragranced by a modern Australian and Italian menu. Twelve's pizza, pasta and dolci favorites are easy on the pocket and pleasant on the taste buds.
- Address
- 222 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9519 9412
Universal Restaurant
Vibrant restaurant, global flavors
At Universal, Christine Manfield presents a brave new world of global flavours, offering an ever changing, a la carte menu of same size tasting dishes with optional wine matches.
- Address
- Republic 2 Courtyard Palmer Street, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 93809006
Velero
Spanish restaurant & tapas bar
Embark on a culinary tour of provincial Spain with cured meats, imported cheese, paella and tapas alongside Spanish sherry, beer or wine. With private dining also available, Velero offers a unique niche at the picturesque Woolloomooloo wharf.
- Address
- 2/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 9356 2222
Velluto
Champagne and wine lounge
Tucked away on the corner of Fitzroy Gardens and Baroda Street, this bar is a luxurious retreat from the boisterous Kings Cross scene. Enjoy over 20 champagnes and an extensive list of Australian wines in style.
- Address
- 50 Macleay Street (entrance cnr Baroda St and Fitzroy Gardens), Potts Point
- Phone
- 9357 1100
Vini
Italian Restaurant
Find simple yet elegant Italian food put on the menu board daily. Choose from over 25 Italian wines available by the glass. Vini holds weekly regional dinners on Tuesdays.
- Address
- 3/ 118 Devonshire Street (via Holt Street), Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9698 5131
Wah Wah Lounge
Inspired local cafe
A buzzing spot for a quick coffee, hearty breakfast or leisurely lunch nestled on a banquette with a glass of wine, the extensive contemporary Australian menu and weekly specials have earned this eatery a loyal following.
- Address
- 1 Danks St, Waterloo
- Phone
- 9699 3456
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
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel
Food, waterside dining, craft beer
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel boasts more than a handful of assets. The heritage-listed waterfront premises overlooks the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Along with Modern Australian bistro food, fine wines and 18 craft and premium beers on tap, the hotel offers function facilities in an atmosphere that far exceeds your every expectation while embracing the elated sophistication of the modern gastro pub.
- Address
- 2 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 9357 1177
wowcow
Super chilled yogurt & dessert lounge
Established 2006, wowcow is Australia's first Super Chilled Yogurt & Dessert Lounge serving healthy treats in a fun, stylish and uplifting environment that indulges the senses
- Address
- Shop 2, 304-308 Victoria St, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 9326 0400