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1. Abattoir Blues
4.6
Exceptional(280)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Homebush
Booked 5 times today
Abattoir Blues is Sydney Olympic Park’s notorious, fully-licensed, boutique diner hidden away in a historic 1900s abattoir building. Capturing the heart and soul of the Park, Abattoir Blues is a restaurant, café and bar experience worth discovering.We are open for all events in the park, and extend our trading hours to accommodate patrons and punters before a concert, sporting event or whatever reason you are in the park. We are the local's choice dining spot and a hotspot for those visiting the park.
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2. Karoo & Co The Old School
4.6
Exceptional(412)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • St Ives
Booked 10 times today
Karoo & Co The Old school is located in the heritage-listed old St Ives Public School. Lovingly renovated to bring out its old school charm, makes this a perfect place to come together and enjoy the warmth of our good food and hospitality.Using select premium ingredients our team has created a seasonal menu of wines, cocktails, and food that draws inspiration from all corners of the world, Come on in and & enjoy what our old school charm has to offer!
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3. Pony Dining The Rocks
4.6
Exceptional(138)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • The Rocks
Booked 19 times today
Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.
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4. The Grounds Coffee Factory
4.4
Awesome(172)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Eveleigh
Booked 61 times today
A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.
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5. The Doss House
4.4
Awesome(293)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • The Rocks
Booked 4 times today
The Doss House - where fine whiskies and cocktails meet the historical char of one of the oldest suburbs, The Rocks. Combine this with one of our famous Cheese Boards or Ploughman's Platters from our ever-changing menu and you might have just found your perfect spot to spend the day sipping on premium spirits. Tugged away between George St and Kendall Lane we're right there but so hidden at the same time.Recapturing the convivial spirit of Sydney’s formative years, the original sandstone walls of The Doss House bring warmth to our unique basement bar which features a beautiful terrace area and rare original fireplaces.Built in the 1840s, what we call The Doss House today has been the home to a rich, eclectic collection of tenants including a boot maker, boarding house, doctor’s surgery and opium dealer, some which have been entwined within the interiors of the five, cosy bar spaces.
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6. Glass Brasserie
4.5
Awesome(1898)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 28 times today
Glass Brasserie is an eloquent, lofty restaurant and wine bar with panoramic views overlooking Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building. Under the culinary guidance of head chef Natalie Murphy, the Glass team dreams up honest, simple culinary experiences that celebrate the finest seasonal produce in imbued flavour.The brasserie-style menu is designed to take guests on a journey, losing themselves in the enclaves of the restaurant's ambiance, flavours and character. Glass boasts one of Sydney's most comprehensive wine lists, curated by Head Sommelier, Mauro Bortolato for almost two decades. The 3,500 strong collection is encased in a striking wine wall that spans floor to ceiling through the space. Designed by renowned interior designer, Tony Chi, the restaurant's interior exudes equal party's intimacy and grandeur with it's ambient open-plan kitchen and expansive day-to-night dining experiences.Located on Level 2, 488 George Street, Sydney.
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7. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
new
4.6
Exceptional(12)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Millers Point
Booked 17 times today
Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, located in the historic Rocks precinct and home of Australia's oldest pub brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation.The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation. Come see for yourself and experience it all!
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8. Devine Food & Wine
4.7
Exceptional(571)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 7 times today
Located at the corner of Market Street & Clarence Street in the heart of Sydney CBD, Devine is Sydney's oldest wine bar/restaurant. It’s just a short stroll from the QVB, State Theatre, and Town Hall.The Spot for Great Food and WineDevine offers a selection of cicchetti, Italian-inspired à la carte dishes, and an excellent wine-by-the-glass list. Known for its popular lunches and after-work eats, it’s the go to place to relax. Whether you’re sinking into the comfortable banquettes or sitting up at the bar with share plates, Devine offers a welcoming atmosphere.A Delicious StartKick things off with freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters, zucchini flowers, or an artisan salumi board. From there, try one of the daily house-made pastas, market-fresh fish, or the must-try Wagyu Steak.Award-Winning Wine ListChoose from over 500 wines on the award-winning wine list, with 40 available by the glass! The list features a wide range of European grape varieties and natural wine producers.
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9. Gavroche Chippendale
4.7
Exceptional(301)
Price: Expensive
• French • Chippendale
Booked 10 times today
Gavroche Chippendale is your little corner of Paris in the heart of Sydney. It brings not only classic French cuisine to Sydney, but also an accoutrement from the culinary epicentre of the country – like an imposing oakwood entrance from Lyon’s venerable Brasserie Georges, brass-railed banquette seating, oversized carved wooden bar and hand-painted tiled walls for an authentic Parisian experience. Taste your way through our classic Parisian menu by French-born Chef Batiste Gouraud and his team, from escargots de bourgogne, steak frites and canard confit to the classic crème brûlée. With an array of classic dishes that capture the Parisian spirit, and a wine list with a mix of hand-selected French and Australian wines, you’ve got the buzz of Paris in the heart of Sydney!Located inside the heritage-listed historic Old Rum Store located on the bustling Kensington Street in Chippendale. In close proximity to Sydney's Central Station and University of Technology.
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10. Luke's Table at the Pylon Lookout
4.8
Exceptional(65)
Price: Very Expensive
• Australian • The Rocks
Located on the Lookout level of the Sydney Harbour Bridge South-East Pylon, Luke Mangan's team will be serving up a sky-high culinary experience in collaboration with BridgeClimb Sydney. 20 guests will be seated at a communal table where you will enjoy an intimate dining experience as the sun sets over Sydney Harbour, which guests can watch from the viewing deck. WHAT'S INCLUDED Welcome Mocktail & Short Tour of the Pylon Museum Champagne & Oysters Three Course Menu by Luke Mangan & Team Matching Wines - Luke Mangan & Penfolds*One glass of wine per course only to adhere to safety requirements in the PylonOn select Wednesday & Thursday evenings only - Dates are released seasonally. Please check our website for all available dates. Age 18+ only 200 steps, not lift Communal tableFinal price of $355pp inc. a $10 booking fee per person* Unless special event specified

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