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The Bar, Sydney, AU-NSW

The Bar

3.7
3.7
58 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Teaming high elegance with a relaxed charm, our premium dining space beckons you in with a promise to deliver incredible food and service to match. During the day there is no better place to enjoy village views over breakfast or catch up with old friends for lunch. In the evening the space transforms into a cosy hub in which to discover a menu like no other. Locally-sourced native produce works with seasonal freshness to create an inspired selection, designed to appeal to all palates and tastes. And with a cocktail bar, even Jay Gatsby would raise a glass to, you’ll tell friends for years about your time at The Bar.

From the earliest of times, the act of preparing, cooking and enjoying food has been able to unite people in a shared love of the moment. But in the same way, everyone has a particular way they like their eggs cooked, so too do we all have a certain view, or outlook we need to create the ideal eating envir

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am High Tea Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 8388 8388 ext. 2
  • Website
    https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/dining/the-bar
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Denny Lohanda
  • Catering
    Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective.<br /><br />We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
  • Private party facilities
    With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.
  • Location
    33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2028
  • Neighborhood
    Double Bay
  • Cross street
    Nearest cross street is New South Head Road
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50.<br /><br />Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street.<br />Validation is NOT available.<br />
  • Public transit
    Double Bay Ferry Wharf<br />Edgecliff Train Station
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A la carte Breakfast

    Multiple dates available
    A la carte Breakfast

  • Sunday & Public Holiday Afteroon tea

    A$45.00 - A$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday & Public Holiday Afteroon tea
    Sunday & Public Holiday Afteroon tea Photo

  • Buffet Breakfast

    A$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Buffet Breakfast 30AUD kids (6yo-12yo) price

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

58 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The high tea was elegant tasty and filling - the scones were delicious and served warm - perhaps make a serviette avail to cover them to keep warm - other feedback for awareness is to add another savoury(?) that’s not a criticism in any way!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    High Tea was great, however the equivalent GF selections provided seemed like an after thought and were up to the standard on the non-GF selections.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The staff with one exception were inexperienced and unhelpful. Service was slow. Person in charge was surly.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was A1. The spaghetti and calamari were fresh and tasty. The wait staff friendly and attentive. The ambience is lovely. Only complaint is we booked this expecting to be in restaurant but on arrival was told that due to Covid they were only serving in the bar area. Disappointed this was not known beforehand. Otherwise a lovely dinner and experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Roman was very nice and hospitable.

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  6. AntoniaS

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic high tea - one of best ever! Fantastic waitress called Tammy. Highly recommend

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  7. DavidG

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Considering we were one of only two tables for dinner in the restaurant the service should have been very attentive, particularly as we were celebrating a birthday too. The table (along with most other tables) was set for breakfast (jams, no wine glasses, etc); the waitress asked for our food orders when she had only provided half the table with menus; disappeared for ages at a time, etc. On several occasions we had to pour our own wine and water. At the end of mains the wait was so long that I decided to enter the kitchen to get someone to attend to us! The food was hit and miss and overall average. Ridiculously poor service in any establishment let alone one that was so quiet and let alone an InterContinental! There’s too many other options to ever want to return. Why bother?

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  8. MeerimK

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very stylish place, quite for a weekday. Planning to return on weekend :)

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  9. JenC

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful venue, however we thought the portion of the high tea was very small. You might leave there still feeling hungry...

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  10. Tealady

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Oriental High Tea was quite novel and tasty but nothing above and beyond for what you would expect from the Intercontinental hotel. Tea selection was poor, considering it was a High Tea. All the standard tea selections you would get at a cheap cafe. The Traditional High Tea that my friends had was delicious but not plentiful. They made an effort to make one gluten free and that was appreciated. Service was slow and unhelpful at times. I felt sorry for the one girl who tried to do everything for the room full of guests. More staff should be available during busy times. Overall though it’s a beautiful setting and we had a lovely time.

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FAQs

The Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bar

33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nearest cross street is New South Head Road
  • Neighborhood
    Double Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am High Tea Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50.<br /><br />Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street.<br />Validation is NOT available.<br />
  • Public transit
    Double Bay Ferry WharfEdgecliff Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Denny Lohanda
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/dining/the-bar
  • Phone number
    (02) 8388 8388 ext. 2
  • Catering
    Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective.<br /><br />We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
  • Private party facilities
    With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.
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