The Doss House

4.4

288 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

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2 people

Dec 3, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Tapas / Small Plates, Fine cuts
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
0450 196 477
Website
http://www.thedosshouse.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
77-79 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
The Rocks
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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Sydney
Best Ambiance
Sydney
Great for creative cocktails
Sydney
Lively
Sydney City
Best Ambiance
Sydney City
Great for creative cocktails
Sydney City
Neighborhood gem
Sydney City
Romantic
Sydney City
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Doss House offers a "brilliant venue" with a unique ambiance, characterized by its charming historical sandstone building. Guests rave about the "friendly and helpful" staff, especially highlighting servers like Guy and Stefanos. Enjoy live traditional music and a delightful drinks menu. A perfect spot for special occasions!

288 Reviews

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Annemarie
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming historical sandstone building, great ambience and friendly service. We will definitely be back.
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DUPARC
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect place for a moment inside the story of the rocks.
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Zara
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Guy was such a lovely server! He accommodated us with seating and drinks.
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Lisa
Sydney
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks, but go on a quiet night as it can be noisy when a group is in
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Stephen
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The team, food and drinks were fantastic. Was a smidge to dark inside though for how bright it was out.
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Jane
Cork
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Guy the waiter !! Such a nice man, put a smile On everybody’s face
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Leigh
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stefanos and Guy were brilliant waiters to my guests and I. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The ambience was so eclectic and relaxing! Thank you so much for making our visit so memorable! We'll be back to celebrate more special occasions in future.
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Mal
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant as always. Service is amazing. Will be back.
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Nick
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A brilliant venue, with a great buzz about it. Staff are very friendly and helpful . You won't be dissapointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place, good service - I don’t really like giving my credit card to set a tab but well…
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The Doss House is rated 4.4 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 3, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

77-79 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
The Rocks
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Tapas / Small Plates, Fine cuts
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.thedosshouse.com.au/
Phone number
0450 196 477

The Doss House

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What 288 people are saying

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