Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

"Fantastic little bar with some of the best cocktails Sydney has to offer. Living in the area my girlfriend and I finally decided to check this place..."

Ali Lam

Nia Candra

"Good dessert, coffee and also they offer a nice refreshing fresh juice and authentic Italian dishes.Had piccolo, Nutella tart, smoked salmon..."

Culinary Artist

"We have been to Bel and Brio several times. Last Tuesday we took friends who had never been, but we were so disappointed. Food was terrible..."

Marianne Edgerton

"It's my second time visited this restaurant, atmosphere and friendly staffs. Food is amazing and using good quality ingredients that lift up..."

Tiffany

"Exceptional food and service tonight. We booked using the Zomato app (seamless) for a dinner for 2. We arrived a little early and were seated..."

Kez

"Coffee perfect, ambiance very good. If you want to have better date experience, come here. They also have sweets that your girlfriend might love it...."

Rizal Tan

"Barangaroo, is one of the newest precincts in the Sydney CBD and is right on the water. The area is a business district and home to a number of..."

Thewhereto

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Bel and Brio is a modern Australian restaurant that has newly opened in..."

Love At First Bite

"Another beautiful restaurant in the exciting dining precinct of Barangaroo! Yes, am slightly obsessed with trying every restaurant down here and..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Cool, contemporary Italian restaurant/market place. Menu isn't huge but great options to choose from. Go explore the market/grocery store they have..."

CoffeeGelato

"Lovely appointed Cafe/restaurant in Barangaroo. Staff were attentive and welcoming. Coffee is by Will & Co which is decent enough. I had the cinnamon..."

Thefoodbotherer

"My friend took me out here for my birthday for dinner and even though we had a later booking the place was willing to let us sit earlier and have..."

Derek Lee

"Follow my insta @burgersnbikinis I have a confession. I'm obsessed with Barangaroo. I just love it down there. It's got that new and..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Beautiful setting. Modern yet cosy. I'd read the reviews beforehand and wasn't expecting much but I'm glad I came here. Yes, the service could be..."

Lunch Pie

"Dropped in here for a coffee and snack whilst having a wander of the area. The place has a nice European feel to it with friendly staff and a..."

Martin C

"Stopped by here for a cake and coffee. This restaurant is a mixture of a restaurant, wine bar, grocery shop, and cafe. You can choose to be seated..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Good food, great atmosphere and friendly service. The cocktails were delicious and the menu was diverse and there was a variety of food. The pork..."

KAYEATS

"Had the revisited tiramisu and a glass of red after a meal locally. I think the tiramisu was fun and love the look of it. The service was quite..."

Docfood

"After irritating my friends with my need for a caffeine fix, Bel & Brio was the first coffee shop we came across after having lunch in Barangaroo...."

NYNB

"Bel & Brio used to be my favourite spot for a chai latte this side of town. But the last three times were a disappointment, tasting like frothed soy..."

Orange_tree

"It's hard not to be impressed with the offerings available at Bel & Brio. I would have loved to dine in the restaurant but was just after a simple..."

Simon Leong

Darlo Bar

82/100 (1439 ratings)

"Great bar with friendly staff. I've been going there for years. Check out the event of the day as they are fun. My favourite is pool comp..."

Graham Masters

"Love this pub. Wish there were more like this around Darlo. Dont offer much in terms of food but you can get fantastic pizzas from across the road..."

Connor Bradbery

"We reserved a table for 7.30 and there was a bit of a mix up (no table available). The bar manager went above and beyond to find us a seat, and gave..."

Chloe Jennett

"I came here with my friends for a an event on Mardi Gras night. What an absolute gem of a venue! Great service, reasonable prices for what we ordered..."

Joel Evans

"Well, I take my hat off to the owners of this funky establishment. They go above and beyond to ensure a nice customer experience! Genuinely a caring..."

A Z

"Great bar with lots of nice Natural Wines. Many wines by the Glas. Great team and..."

Hauke Windmüller

"Top pub aways friendly and a nice way too finish off the day with a cold..."

Colin

"A great eclectic pub that serves a good range of beers on..."

Anthony Swain

The Rook Rooftop

82/100 (1251 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Rook is conveniently located on York Street and is a great spot for Friday lunch or after work drinks. This cool rooftop bar has a great..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Great attentive customer service. The staff were so friendly and relatable. We had the banquet menu and the sides, burgers and entree was top notch..."

Jane

"You'd think that being hidden would detract from a restaurant's popularity, but that certainly didn't seem to be the case when I visited this one...."

Eric Tompson

"This has got to be one of the best rooftop bar sin Sydney CBD! Come spring and it's standing room only if you venture out here at around 7 PM, come..."

Arijit Das

"One of favourite hidden away bars in the CBD. Well made cocktails, good food and good vibe and atmosphere. Does get crazy busy so timing as always,..."

Martin C

"Hidden away - this rooftop bar is worth finding. The space is dimly lit and you will have an open air view of centrepoint tower. The menu is..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Walking into the drab office building located at 56 York Street, don’t expect to find any clues that you’re in the right place. We just followed..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"With nacho sandwiches on the menu, you know this place is serious about their burgers. Whether it's the fried chicken burger, a burger toastie, the..."

Winedineslumber

"The Rook is a bar with one of Sydney’s most secretive entrances. You enter an unassuming foyer of a plain office building and press the “R”..."

The City Lane

"The Rook is a hip rooftop bar hidden away at the top of a nondescript office building on York St in Sydney CBD. The venue features a seated dining..."

Charn Tangson

"Firstly, the venue and atmosphere are great and I'm really glad that I live down the road but it's not necessarily a rooftop, if anything it's..."

Adam Scarf

"The Rook is a fun, vibrant rooftop bar that you wouldn't really know is there!With seating room as well as standing, it does get crowded on a..."

Rachael Brookes

"Really good spot in a big city as Sydney!We tried all the entrees witch were.. absolutely Delicious! The customer service was great!!👌👌..."

Sara Melo

"Down the rabbit hole we go..🐰 This roof top bar certainly does some unique cocktails🍸👌🏻 If you're in York Street do yourself a favour!..."

My Bondi Summer

"I've only been once but I will definitely come back. Awesome atmosphere and I love the fact it's hidden away. Decent wine list and super friendly..."

Lunch Pie

"Greeted by a very friendly American waitress tonight, she had such a great upbeat attitude - arranged our table and orders with a smile - no doubt a..."

FoodLuva

"Love this rooftop bar. I've been back quite a number of times for different occasions and it's always been a memorable experience. The cocktails are..."

Ningjaeats

"At The Rook, when you ask for a share plate, you literally get a share plate in the sense that it's a full plate sawed-off into two halves. The look..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"The Rook has a great ambience to unwind after a long day at work. With a half bar and half seated restaurant area, you can order from the menu..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Sizzle your appetite with a lobster feed topped with aromatic truffle, which is currently in season. Start off with the classic lobster roll, stuffed..."

Ningjaeats

"Went for an after work dinner with the boyfriend. So good! I had their pesto chicken burger and he had their seafood pasta. We also added onion rings..."

HurryDaFoodup

"Upper level ninja!!Located on the roof top of a building this little bar and food venue is hidden away. To enter this building you would..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Dropped roped in tonight looking for somewhere after arriving in Sydney late.. What a hidden little gem.. Best atmosphere, best service, simple but..."

Marcus Clough

"Loved this hidden gem. Very intimate rooftop bar. Great ambiance with a great selection of desserts and cocktails that were amazing. Would definitely..."

Nia.k

"The Rook is such a great venue for a casual date. It's not so secret now and the Rook has become very busy. I quite like the Rook when the sun is..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"The Rooks is a rooftop bar located in the heart of Sydney CBD, offering better than average pub food, some delicious burgers and most importantly..."

The Narcissist Blog

"Nice place with a cool vibe. Catch the elevator up and drink up. The food here is great and the customer service is very attentive. I highly..."

Sweetandyummie

"Lovely staff, delicious food! Great atmosphere and vibe on a rooftop bar with visible view of the sky through the glass. There are awesome neon sighs..."

Nadiaargh

"One of Sydney's few hidden bars.Nestled up amongst the floors of very boring looking office building The Rook is a cosy escape from the mundane..."

Chris

"I absolutely love hidden bars and this hidden rooftop bar has such an amazing vibe! Great service and cocktails, this place will not disappoint :)..."

Shruti Vaidya

"Such a great, unique rooftop eatery! I came here with a bunch of work colleagues and really enjoyed the lobster roll and gin cocktails on offer. The..."

Simply Starving

"Liquify your taste buds with some of the best and creative gin cocktails including the ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ which was so entertaining for me..."

Ningjaeats

"Love the menu and drinks here ( a tad on the pricey side, however good quality). The rooftop vibe is fun and relaxed, and perfect for a meal..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"I've been here once before but had massive order envy when my mates received their lobster rolls, so came back to try one for myself. It was absolute..."

Allofthefoods

"I really love The Rook!! Going up the elevator you can't help but feel sorry for the floors in between that must deal with the drunks strolling in..."

Naomi Rheinberger

"Blanch your taste buds with the exquisite taste of creamy lobster in every form. Cream with the soft lobster gnocchi whilst crunching on the..."

Ningjaeats

"Hidden roof top bar in Townhall. Good place to chill and best place to chat with your friends!Came here for after dinner, saw lots of ppl..."

Erika-Anne

"The Rook is an intimate roof bar in the middle of Sydney's CBD.After work, I met up with one of my gal pals for a cheeky glass of wine and some..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Deglaze into lobster glory at this hidden rooftop treasure whether it be a juicy and refreshing lobster roll or a delicious burger. Distill with one..."

Ningjaeats

"Friendly fun staff that have the right sense of sarcasm and how can I help you today. Can make any drink ever thought of to absolute perfection..."

G

"Great bar to indulge yourself with a couple of interesting and very well presented cocktails. Food is pretty good but a tad overpriced in my opinion...."

Lycheemartini

"We came here for our team lunch. Known for it's menu that boasts a modest range of lobster dishes and an elaborate selection of gin, this place did..."

Mridushman Pathak

"Spice up your tastebuds with the chilli bean wagyu bandito burger served with super crunchy and seasoned wedges. Dredge with soft and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"I was actually taken here on my first date with my boyfriend and we have gone back several times ever since. There are such great vibes as soon as..."

Ningjaeats

"Did you know lobsters was once considered to be peasant food? Now they are like seafood royalty. At The Rook, you will find lobster everything -..."

Chris Chow

"I also tasted my colleague’s Lobster Risotto which although wasn’t as generous in terms of lobster, it was one of the better risottos I’ve had..."

PlanMB

"I was instantly reminded of my hidden sake bar adventure in NYC, Sakagura . To enter The Rook, you walk into the foyer of an office building. ..."

Belly Rumbles

"Jason Williams, Group Bars Manager for The Keystone Group can now add ‘world cocktail champion’ to his curriculum vitae after taking out the..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Lobster. Get the garlic butter..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Righteous Rook. The Rook is one of my favourite restaurants/bars in Sydney. I go here whenever I can, and I can't fault it. From the moment..."

Matt Langmaid

"Loved it!. Went there on a Friday night with a bunch of friends and we loved it! Great food and cocktails, such a hidden little gem. Only down side..."

CT

"Cool place for a light meal and drinks. Came here for lunch and drinks on a Saturday noon, staff was super friendly and everything we ordered was..."

Nadav Linden

"Super trendy rooftop bar with a vibrant feel and clientele to match. Not a place to go to for a quiet relaxing drink, but if you want something fun..."

Bridget Duffy

"They serve such yummy food!! It's a bit pricy, but considering the location and vibe as well as delicious food and alcohol, it is always great plae..."

Angela Kim

"Thia is one of my favourite rooftops in Sydney. Super chilled. Not pretentious. Just friendly staff good drinks list and great food menu. The burgers..."

Jeames Hanley

"Pretty location and nice vibe. Was hard to locate the restaurant as it was our first time and couldn’t find any large board downstairs. Food was..."

Bavya

"Food and atmosphere was good. Cocktails were a highlight. The service could be improved but its more to do with them being..."

Denise (Dee)

Terminus Pyrmont Restaurant

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"We had a small group private function here last month. Vera's Cocktail Lounge is a hidden gem. We love the ambience, the colour scheme, the fresh,..."

M L

"Loved our night here. We’ve been working our way through the pubs in Pyrmont while we live here temporarily and so far this is our favourite. Great..."

Karen McMaster

"There were 7 of us eating a meal here for lunch on a Sunday. We had a mix between meals and a couple of kids meals and we were all happy. I had the..."

Julie Gillespie

"I always like going to the Terminus Hotel Pyrmont for a Rump Steak and a Corona. The staff are always friendly the food is always good and the beer..."

Julian Ward

"Fantastic venue perfect for team bonding - as well as getting a good feed. Organised a welcome dinner at the private room just off the courtyard and..."

Roberta Kwun

Fat Angel Bar And Dine

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

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Dinner

Mid-range

"Friendly service and delicious food. Well priced menu with simple but tasty options and a cosy feeling interior. I always feel welcome here..."

Nicky Braiding

"Great venue with choice of tables and cosy couches, recommend their Pink Power cocktail if you like vodka and berries, the fat angel burger and Carvo..."

Amlie Sentin

"I love the fat Angel beef burger... Delicious!!! The manager Randy is friendly and very helpful. Service is great... Will be returning very..."

Jaimee Barsley

"Went to this place recently and felt the need to spread the word... great venue with a great vibe! I will be returning for sure. Also the Surry..."

Maree Kaltsas

"Went here the other night. The Fat Angel burger is awesome and the place has a really nice vibe. Would definitely recommend this place. Cant wait to..."

Jack Lee

"Best chicken burger I have had in a long time. Perfectly cooked which is hard to find. Beer battered chips were also a stand out! Service was great..."

Tate Carmody

"Really friendly staff and service was great. I had the fat angel beef burger and was one of the best I've had in a long time. Beef patty was..."

_emyruth11

Kareela Golf & Social Club

Wheelchair Accessible

The Oxford Circus

"Great atmosphere and cocktails, but a bit small and..."

Luke Tsekouras

"Lot a kooky crap on the wall but damn their dj bangs...."

Roy Molloy

"Great experience, would definitely recommend a visit at least..."

Michael Hooimeyer

"Friendly atmosphere, good..."

Mikey Schofield

"Tiny, cute but..."

rishi krishnan

"Comfortable atmosphere, incredibly friendly staff and a great place to spend the evening. Also completely non-judgemental about my terrible dancing...."

Dean Stackman

Angel Cafe Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

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Mid-range

"Good value lunch but busy. This place offers a great value sandwich/glass of vino or beer combo lunch for $9.90. It can get a bit busy later in the..."

Lisa

"Handy cafe/restaurant next to Concert Hall. Right next door to the Concert Hall this cafe/restaurant has friendly staff. The food is fresh although..."

GregFresser

"One of the many coffee places in and around angel place. Nothing special to report decent little hole in the wall coffee place. If you do want to..."

Rattan Muttoo

"Delicious, affordable and home..."

Edmund

"This is "my spot" for brekky in CBD. Very reasonably priced, always generous with their portions, and always serves me a warm smile. It's not..."

John Paz

"Lovely people, nice food and coffee, gets busy at lunch but quite and peaceful place to step off the world for a short time..."

John Judge

"Good food and awesomely fast and friendly service !! This place is good for a quick but delicious snack . But mind the theathre hours as they get..."

Da P (D P)

"The owners were friendly and very accommodating for our group; food was delicious and great value for money. Thank..."

Victoria Gracey

"Great spot for a meal, a quick snack or a coffee, just round the corner from the hurly burly of Martin Place, I always enjoy the relaxed atmosphere..."

Nedwood Barker

"A little pricey but excellent location and..."

Donald Clark

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The Porterhouse Irish Pub

Wheelchair Accessible

The Hero Of Waterloo

"The Hero of Waterloo is a great way to spend some time in and the music is brilliant with Valda probably Australia's oldest performer at 90 years of..."

Wayne Watkins

"I love this place!! What a perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon – friendly staff and a perfect pint of Guinness. It's great with friends,..."

Tim George

"A quick early dinner after a wedding. The bar guys were awesome. We ordered food at the bar. They said take a seat in the bar or outside. After we..."

James Cox

"My grandfather's watering hole back in the 1920s and 30s. How could I not love it and highly recommend it?! It has a great Irish and colonial feel...."

Ruth Corcoran

"Went to this pub 34 years ago when I was in the army, deployed to guard Vic barracks for tow weeks, me and a few other soldiers had a great night..."

Gary Read

"Nice old pub.....decent range op tap and decent looking menu..."

Simon Buckingham

"Great food great beer what more could you ask..."

Rachael Willmott

"Great historical sydbey pub. I can't recommend it highly..."

Jimmy Stachura

"We loved this place! And especially the band that was playing. 💕 Went for one drink....stayed for a few. Wished we could have had a tour..."

Toni Pender

"Came here on ANZAC day. Booked table for dinner. Very satisfied with excellent and personal service. Great food and wine at good prices. Thank you...."

Kam Benton

"Atmosphere-wise, this is my favourite of the old Sydney pubs, with cute awkward angles within the sandstone walls and an unpretentious feel...."

Dominic Svensson

"This pub is small but full of characters. I love the lime stone interiors and decoration, it feels like we are in an idyllic English village. We..."

The RnB Diary

"Great food & service, we also had the cellar museum tour.Definitely try the tapas menu and ask for a table upstairs (less crowded, more of a..."

Sam

"It's not the cheapest, due to location: The Rocks, but it's good tasty, hearty fare. The lamb always melts off the bone, the gravy is thick, salty..."

Miss Feathers

"Good Pub Food. Sitting outside this beautiful old sandstone pub on a sunny day, downing a cold beer and their pub lunch is pretty damn good. The food..."

Lisa

"Good spot. A nice old pub in The Rocks, food was good the upper dining room has a nice feel to it with a good view of the..."

TonyT

"Great location and pub in the Rocks. It’s a little removed from the main busy streets so it’s a good option for a casual lunch without the..."

Nikki Vasiliadis

"favourite pub of my recently deceased grandfather. I can see why, extremely lovely service and food, although small serves and high prices. was..."

Andre Medina

"Found myself craving a beef wellington and was happy to find it here. Could have done with some more veggies but the meat was great. The fish and..."

J P

"Historic old English Pub, good food and good beer! We enjoyed lunch a delicious crispy skin pan-fried barramundi and chips with drinks. This pub is..."

MW Digital Storytelling

"We attended the Hero of Waterloo on Saturday 21st May 2022, when we arrived there was a small band playing rock/blues/jazz and the atmosphere was..."

Michael Keegan

"Best pub I have ever experienced and I have been to alot! Nestled in the most beautiful part of the world on the corner you'll find this magnificent..."

Roy Vassallo

Customs House Bar - Gastropub

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came here for a quick snack before heading to the NYE celebration. We were pleasantly surprised by the massive selection of tab beer that they..."

Jo SB

"This customs House Bar is connected to Hotel Marriott. Cozy, variant bar environment, and decent tap beers, cocktails, and wines could make..."

Jimmy LEE

"Really enjoyed the food here. The people at the bar were so nice too! Definitely would come..."

Deepali Saini

"The food is just the best, along with the service plus a great selection of tap..."

Richard Smith

"Rather surprised by the reviews tbh... Was open, plenty of seating inside during peak, staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We were..."

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