Potts Point/Kings Cross
Bars & Restaurants
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maggies Restaurant
Authentic Austrian-German Kitchen
The crisp, crunchy schnitzels and rosti are a much loved local institution at this authentic Austrian-German café restaurant. Visit soon for a warm welcome. Takeaway also available
- Address
- 7-9/50 Macleay Street (via Fitzroy Gdns)
- Phone
- 9331 2226
Melt
Lounge, bar, club
Local DJs and live gigs with an eclectic mix of funk, soul, electronic dance, pop and indie music. Intimate, funky and inviting, Melt is a local favourite for lounging, dancing and getting down with the music among a cool Sydney crowd.
- Address
- 12 Kellett Street, Potts Point
- Phone
- 02 9380 6060
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
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
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 Bank Nightclub
Nightclub with sophistication and indulgence
Dishing up ultra-sensory nightlife with a luxurious vibe under high ceilings and sweeping foyers (a nod to its ancient architectural model), take your cocktail or wood-fired pizza by candlelight or in a booth onlooking the dance floor.
- Address
- 42 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross
- Phone
- 9360 6012
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 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 Water Bar
Chic cocktail lounge
Situated within boutique hotel BLUE Sydney, A Taj Hotel, Water Bar is an outpost of nocturnal indulgence. Promising intimacy with its plush seating, mood lighting & soaring ceiling, this converted warehouse boasts a sophisticated and sexy cocktail ambiance.
- Address
- 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 9331 9000
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
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
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