Great bar with an awesome selection of spirits, draught beers and cocktails. Decor was awesome, I'm not a designer but would say 1920's-30's? Food was amazing, and prices you would expect for a restaurant like this. Oh, and the girl at the door on the street was hilarious, in a good way!
Gowings is somewhat of an institution. Everyone knows it but I suspect most haven’t been. It is naturally a bit pretentious, a bit over priced, but it is definitely worth a visit.... if you have cash to burn. It is not that it is super expensive, it just not the kind of place where you order a wine that is less than $100. You are eating not just the steak and drinking that wine, but the haughtiness. The restaurant decor is quite modern and edgy. I like it a lot. Will I be back? Probably not for a while.
Great place for a late night catchup, as it is conveniently located in the CBD, however it is a little hard to find, which adds to its exclusivity and overall experience. The drinks made really well here, and the food is great quality and is obviously made fresh.
Gowings is a great cocktail bar/restaurant to pop into if you're heading to the theatre downstairs. The cocktails are innovative and often, delicious!
Dining here was also pleasant, although I recommend you book ahead to avoid disappointment, as it can become quite busy - especially if there is a show on. Really enjoyed the expansive menu and the way the cocktail bar is separate from the restaurant, so it feels more intimate. The service overall was great, although had to ask for our drink order a few times, as there was a long waiting time between ordering and receiving them.
Ultimately, a great cocktail bar and restaurant and would definitely recommend if you're in the area!
Love the pork belly, it's slowly cooked which is very tender and juicy, the bbq seafood mix is kinda ok, the rib eye is also a good choice with red wine.
We stayed at QT for our anniversary and had the pleasure of enjoying the room service menu for dinner followed by breakfast at Gowings.
Dinner was the hot dog, steak and chicken salad - which were all delicious options. The chicken salad was definitely a stand out for me and my husband said the hot dog, though a little small, was his favourite meal of the weekend. Sadly we were too lazy to take pictures!
Breakfast was the farmhouse breakfast (huge and all components were extra tasty ... except the toast which was a little un inspired) and the salmon omelette which came recommended by the waitress and didn't disappoint!
I've eaten at Gowings before for a work dinner and everyone loved the dinner menu. I think pricing is quite reasonable given the quality of the food! We would definitely return!
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Highly recommended dining here.
We came late on Saturday night without a booking, which was no issue as we were given a table almost instantly. Inside the restaurant it is dimly lit and feels romantic, would be a good date night restaurant.
Some complimentary bread was served, toasted nicely and still warm to the touch.
We didn't know what wine to choose since our order was a mix of seafood and meat so we left it to the waiter to choose. Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc 2016, not bad not bad in deed. Was really smooth, light and not overly sweet.
First came a dozen oysters, 6 Pacific and 6 Sydney Rock. Nothing to fault there, they were juicy fresh and the condiments gave it a little extra kick.
We also shared octopus, tuna tartare, and kingfish crudo. The octopus was so tender, soft and flavourful, almost felt like it was sausage that I was eating. Tuna tartare was a little bit spicy which masked the tuna taste, overall wasn't a bad dish. Loved the kingfish crudo! Only six pieces of fish for $24, on the expensive side, but enjoyed every bit of it.
We ordered 3 rib eye steaks, medium rare $144 it came with a side of shoestring fries.
Steaks were cooked perfectly, was presented nicely and every bit was demolished.
Even though this restaurant is more on the expensive side, it's a pleasant dining experience with great food and knowledgeable waiters. Cant wait until my next dine here
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Located conveniently in the most busy of Sydney's Central Business District, Gowings Bar & Grill boasts an impressive seasonal menu and an equally impressive customer service. In other words, a perfect target for this foodie's adventure comeback.
From the conceirge at the front desk to tasteful interior decor, this Bar & Grill is certainly more refined than your average bar and grill. The dim lighting and the abundant display of glassware created a soft and intimate atmosphere - perfect for a date night. Through out the night the staff were attentive and we found no difficulty flagging them down.
We ordered the tuna steak and half roasted chicken to share, along with the lemon tart and peanut and caramel mousse. The tuna was seared perfectly with an array of tri coloured tomatos adding colour to the grand sized plate. The sauce was a touch too strong for my liking but that was expected given my relatively bland palette. Likewise the chicken was roasted to perfection with a crisp outter skin and moist inside. The mash was creamy and abundantly seasoned. If I were to be critical, then again it was a little heavy on the palette and needed some greens to freshen up the protein.
As for the deserts this foodie has never really been a big fan of sweets, but alas one must accommodate for ones sweet toothed dining partner. The lemon tart was nice and fresh and tasted good while the mousse was too sugary for my liking. This was all washed down with a glass of freshly made almond milk and I must admit was really the highlight of my night. Must thank my dining partner on that note. It is no secret that this foodie has an obession for her almond milk.
One thing I've come to realise as I have matured is that the dining experience becomes just as important as the food itself - if not more. As young working professionals it is not easy to schedule dinner plans that align perfectly with everyone's timetable. Lack of attention from staff, long waiting times, incorrect billings are all factors that in the past that have spoilt an otherwise wonderful night. Which is why one must always factor in the "feel good factor" when paying for the price attached to a plate of food and for the rating they give.
Overall feel good factor 4.5
Girls night in this beautiful atmosphere bar,staff is friendly and foods is awesome with a good price. Surprised in the choc and the creme brûlée ....
In the old Gowings department store in the QT hotel. The service is prompt, the coffee good but a bit on the small side and the food tasty. The truffle eggs were strong in flavor but perfect in taste.
This place hasn't changed a bit, in a good way. Maybe the menu, slightly.
It's been a while since I've been back and made a reservation (recommend) beforehand.
However, flaw of the evening was the lamb rack which was a bit under, despite the sous vide taste. My steak was marvelous as I remembered it to be.
Staff were happy and helpful to be back and complemented a minor error with a cheesecake - I'm not usually a cheesecake fan but it was amazing.
For a side dish, I recommend the truffle Mac n cheese, cos it's legit truffle and not oil BS.
Extensive wine selection for the lovers out there too!
We arrived in Sydney and are staying at QT. With not having much breakfast because of our early flight we decided to treat ourselves to Gowing which is the fine dining restaurant inside the hotel on the 1st Floor.
My lovely wife order for us and she started off with the Burrata. We both haven’t tried this before but we both love cheese. We expected it to be heavy but it was so light and fresh !
We continued our meal with the Caesar salad which is present with a show of them making it in front of you. Our waiter Irnesto put on the show and his lovely charisma made it fun and delicious. Our meals was followed by duck fat potato’s and the handmade pasta Mafaldi.
I really enjoyed our fine dining experience with the team at Gowings the service was fun and professional and the food came out quick and presented nicely. I have visited the bar every night since my stay at QT and I love the energy and the ambience which is the reason why I keep returning to it.
Had lunch with my hubby there today. Beautiful food and excellent service. Nice vibes and atmosphere. Loved the cod💯👌
Had a few pre dinner drinks on Friday night at Gowings. Both restaurant and bar were extremely busy with a nice vibe. They have a good selection of spirits, wine and beer. Bar and wait staff are extremely busy so interactions are kept at a minimum, but service is still of high quality and you won’t have to wait too long to order.
Exceptional experience and exceptional food and service. The vibe on Saturday was electric. the DJ really added to the overall atmosphere and played great tunes.
The food was exceptional. We had the Ceesar salad, the cod and a steak and it was absolutely delicious!
Service was on point and very attentive. The wine list was one of the best I had seen in Sydney and both girls that served the wine were fantastic. Highly recommend this restaurant
The staff and the food were both great at gowings bar and grill. The duck fat potatoes and the zucchini flower fritti were definitely the highlights and the biggest let down was the gowings signature cheesecake which I thought was too dry.
My clients and i had the best lunch at the newly opened Gowings restaurant. Sean the Creative Director (Exec chef) greeted us and made us feel so welcome. The food and service was amazing (Crab pasta a real hit) and the drinks and deserts excellent.
I am so happy that this restaurant has come back stronger than ever - and i look forward to coming back - maybe leaving the car at home!! Thanks to Sean and his great team:)
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