3 Weeds Rozelle

Iconic, award-winning bar and restaurant

Winner of the Gastro Pub of the year, AHA(NSW) Awards 2008 and rated a Top 10 Pub in Sydney, in the SMH Good Food Guide 2009, the 3 Weeds Rozelle is an iconic, award winning restaurant, bars and function venue. Now open for Sunday lunch.

Address

197 Evans St, Rozelle

Phone

9818 2788

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

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

Beach Road Hotel

Corner pub

Aussie spirit, pacific soul, international flavour. A local institution with free live music 6 nights a week. Lunch and Dinner 7 days.

Address

71 Beach Road, Bondi Beach

Phone

9130 7247

Beauchamp Hotel

Fabulous heritage pub, courtyard & bistro

A major renovation has given this institution of a Sydney pub a charmingly modern, loungey, and luscious style which is laid back yet decidedly cool. The food and the upstairs courtyard are a must.

Address

267 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Phone

9331 2575

bills Darlinghurst

Smart cafe with communal table

A refreshing, relaxed approach to modern Australian dining with a winning formula of great coffee, fresh produce, exceptional service, a renowned communal dining table and world-famous eggs.

Address

433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

Phone

9360 9631

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.

Address

421 Cleveland St, Surry Hills

Phone

9318 2993

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

Delicado Foods

A Taste Of Spain

Delicado Foods and Wines is a Spanish wine and tapas bar with adjoining bottle shop and delicatessen. Established in 2005, this cult 'foodies' destination mixes modern and traditional Spanish cuisine with superior wine knowledge, service and ambience.

Address

134 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point

Phone

9955 9399

Drift at Ravesi's

Sydney's Hottest Beachside Bar

Ravesi's exclusive new cocktail lounge for the Bondi A-list and visitors, Drift boasts incredible beachside views, an exquisite menu and a world class cocktail and wine experience. Takes contemporary luxury to new heights.

Address

118 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach

Phone

9365 4422

Fratelli Paradiso

Bistro e pasticceria

Iconic and perennially hip, Fratelli Paradiso is an all-Italian bistro and pasticceria with a weekly changing blackboard menu and knowledgeable and professional service. This eatery is deeply woven into Sydney's culinary folklore.

Address

12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point.

Phone

9357 1744

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

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

Iconic restaurant and bar

A revamped swimming complex now home to a five star bar and restaurant gracing the cliffs of South Bondi. Floor to ceiling windows opening on to a balcony enhance this exceptional dining and bar experience.

Address

1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach.

Phone

9365 9000

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

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

Jester Seeds

Small bar

Take a seat on a vinyl sofa, or channel an inner west house party in the courtyard and discover Jester Seeds' twist on grunge. Sip decadent cocktails against a backdrop that nods its head to street art.

Address

127 King St, Newtown

Phone

9557 7008

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

Madame Fling Flong

Retro lounge & wine bar

Red boudoir hang out for mezze plates and a tipple in easy company at this hideaway about Soni's. Also screening classic, cult and foreign movies on Tuesday nights, which go down a treat with Madame's special cocktails.

Address

Level 1, 169 King St (above Soni's), Newtown

Phone

9565 2471

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

Paddington Inn

Boutique pub, bistro and outdoor area

An icon, the Paddington Inn is one of Sydney's original gastro pubs. Today it is one of Paddington's hotspots where the stylish and well heeled go to drink and sample some of "The Paddo's" amazing food.

Address

338 Oxford St, Paddington.

Phone

9380 5913

Rubyos

Modern Australian grazing restaurant

rubyos is a new concept in casual dining featuring a modern Australian grazing menu, which is designed to be shared. Fill a table with friends, entrée size dishes and voluptuous wines. Savor mixed morsels until full.

Address

18-20 King St, Newtown

Phone

9557 2669

Slide

Bar, restaurant, cabaret

Sydney's home of the acclaimed El Circo and nightly cabaret, this venue is housed in a 1920s Art Deco building moments from Hyde Park. Relish cocktails on the mezzanine, entertainment and fine dining packages or book a function

Address

41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

Phone

8915 1899

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

Sugarmill

An ode to the Kings Cross of old

A lively blend of modern, antique and kitsch, Sugarmill is a unique Kings Cross spot day or night. Cocktail pitchers, board games and weekly comedy are highlights, as are the vintage furnishings, pub menu and DJs all week round.

Address

33-37 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross

Phone

9368 7333

Sydney Opera House

As the creative and cultural flagship of Australia, Sydney Opera House welcomes, engages and inspires through a range of compelling performing arts and visitor experiences. Explore this magnificent building on 'The Essential Tour', discover a plethora of restaurants to dine at or speak to Box Office staff about upcoming performances. Free general admission

Address

Bennelong Point

Phone

9250 7777

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 Fringe Bar

Locals' favourite - iconic bohemian pub, entertainment venue & Saturday markets

Iconic, bohemian pub offering weekly comedy nights, live entertainment and scrumptious cocktails. A must destination also for nerd battles at Trivia or eclectic vintage finds at Fringe Bar Markets. Enjoy lunch, dinner or a big night out.

Address

106 Oxford Street, Paddington.

Phone

9360 5443

The Green Room

Small bar

This 50's style lounge bar presents a neat slice of yesteryear. With cult films dancing on the wall from a projector, locals take in organic wines, boutique beers and cheese boards on vintage stools

Address

156 Enmore Rd, Enmore

Phone

8021 8451

The Grounds

Lunch, brunch and breakfast

There are a few ideas behind the name of The Grounds. One suggests its because almost everything served is grown on location, but others believe it's about the owners setting new grounds in quality coffee. The industrial warehouse turned sophisticated setting roasts coffee according to its origin and flavour profile to enhance unique tastes. And furthermore, despite this next level approach to early dining, the service and setting are humble and holistic - a refreshingly grounded, honest approach to first class produce.

Address

Building 7A, No.2 Huntley St, Alexandria

Phone

9699 2225

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 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 World Bar

Bar, music venue, art space

This historic four-storey Victorian terrace has been home to countless legends and varied debauchery over the last century. The maze of cosy rooms, booths, stairwells and hidden areas, including concept space Apothecary Bar, is open for exploration. Its 'teapot' cocktail and pizza menus run alongside rotating art exhibitions and live jazz to embody mischief and embrace characters of all eccentricities, from all over the world.

Address

24 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross

Phone

9357 7700

Tilbury Hotel

A little taste of good taste

Situated in the heart of Woolloomooloo, the Tilbury’s boasts a warm and comfortable environment with varnished wood, long leather banquettes, fireplaces, a generous sized deck and tranquil courtyard. The downstairs dining room offers a view out to the courtyard.

Address

12-18 Nicholson Street, Woolloomooloo

Phone

9368 1955

Tonic Lounge

Relaxed, intimate venue

All the comfort, style and charm of home, with the added allure of DJs and a cocktail bar. Vintage furnishings and a living room aesthetic create relaxed sophistication over the two floors of this converted terrace.

Address

62-64 Kellett St, Kings Cross

Phone

8354 1544

Twig Café

Garden café with sustainable produce

Twig Café treats the 'organic' claim seriously, with a solemn promise to sustainability that mixes with serious foodie credentials for an all day brekkie, high tea or lunch experience you won't forget. Stay tuned for news on evening fare.

Address

357 Cleveland St, Surry Hills

Phone

8021 6406

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

Woolpack Hotel

Hotel & bistro

Pouring beer since 1885, Redfern's most elegant Hotel pub boasts a contemporary finish, stained timber public bar, lawn seating and bistro dining. Exhibitions and live music compliment Haloumi burgers and cider in this warm atmosphere

Address

229 Chalmers St, Redfern

Phone

9698 2077