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Hot Spots
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
- T: 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
- 02 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
- 02 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. The palm hearts and feta cheese empanadas are a must try.
- Address
- 421 Cleveland St, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9318 2993
C-ique Design Bar
Cocktails, gourmet cuisine
Pioneers of the Australian Furniture Industry for the last 35 years, Classique knows form, function and high style. Dealing in designer interior concepts with attitude, the latest from French brand xO by Philippe Starck, Matteograssi, EGO Paris and Bonacina Pierantonio sit among their top European brands on display. Meanwhile, C-ique Design Bar fills the courtyard. Lounge in mint surrounds for gourmet cuisine, designer cocktails or special events like cult film nights.
- Address
- 423-425 Bourke Street
- Phone
- 9331 8822
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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
Toxteth Hotel
Neighbourhood pub, bistro & entertainment
The menu at the Toxteth touts 'good pub food for a great price' and it's hard to disagree. Add a bit of fun, a modern feel and a sunny courtyard and there's a lot to like about the Toxteth Hotel.
- Address
- 345 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Phone
- 9660 2370
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
Union Hotel
Hotel and bistro
With its multiple bars, bottle shop and fresh-focused bistro, this Art-Deco Hotel is a dynamic social haunt for steadfast locals. Fresh seafood and cheese selection scintillate palettes while outdoor scenery warms the mood.
- Address
- 576 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9557 2989
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