The Lounge - UNSW

4.6

187 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Good for business meals
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

A space for staff, alumni and their guests to enjoy a smart dining experience on campus. The Lounge is a high-quality modern designed space open Monday to Friday for a coffee, snack, lunch or afternoon drinks with bar snacks. The venue encompasses a range of spaces suitable for a casual meeting, private dining, group booking or events.

Open Monday & Friday 10am-3pm and Tuesday to Thursday 9am-7pm.

If The Lounge is closed early due to exclusive bookings, notice will be given in the What's On Section below.

Not bookable

Online reservations at The Lounge - UNSW can only be made directly on their website.

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
Hours of operation
All Day Snacks Mon, Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Bar Snacks Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–6:15 pm
Phone number
(02) 9385 9982
Website
https://www.venuesandevents.unsw.edu.au/thelounge
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Level 11, F21 Library Building (enter via rear of building south side), UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, AU-NSW 2052
Neighborhood
Australia
Cross street
Library Walk
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Stand D Anzac Pde
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lunch
Multiple dates available
Lunch
Cafe
Multiple dates available
Order at the bar Mon & Fri 10am-3pm Tue - Thu 9am-5pm
Bar Snacks
Multiple dates available
Bar Snacks

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Exclusive
Most Booked
Exclusive
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lounge at UNSW offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent customer service," "fantastic food," and "wonderful views." Guests praise the diverse menu, featuring house-made dishes and native ingredients. The venue provides a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for any meal of the day.

187 Reviews

O
Olga
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place for our end of year team function. Food was excellent, delivered quickly by helpful staff.
Is this helpful?
A
Agnes
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Lounge is absolutely delightful! The food is always delicious and the menu is exciting and updated regularly. The staff are always so lovely and professional :)
Is this helpful?
A
Andrew
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is friendly, and the food is fast, which is great for diners with limited time. The setting is comfortable, which creates a memorable moment for diners, especially for guests to the establishment (in my case, my visiting guest from ADL).
Is this helpful?
M
Mark
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. There was a wide range of dishes to choose from. The service was excellent as was the ambiance. The Lounge is located in a very convenient location on the UNSW Sydney campus.
Is this helpful?
M
M
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful! The staff are polite and kind. And attentive. And the food is fresh!
Is this helpful?
J
John
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Lounge meets the needs. Good all-round venue for lunch. Wide choice of food, well prepared and presented. Excellent and friendly service. Moderate cost and relaxed venue.
Is this helpful?
T
Theresa
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, quality and view - as always consistent delivery - keep up the great work!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Coffee tastes like dishwater.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the person who was serving us was very professional and kind :)
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service Fantastic food Wonderful views
Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Lounge - UNSW is rated 4.6 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

Online reservations at The Lounge - UNSW can only be made directly on their website.

Level 11, F21 Library Building (enter via rear of building south side), UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, AU-NSW 2052

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Library Walk
Neighborhood
Australia
Hours of operation
All Day Snacks Mon, Fri 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Bar Snacks Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–6:15 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Stand D Anzac Pde
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.venuesandevents.unsw.edu.au/thelounge
Phone number
(02) 9385 9982

The Lounge - UNSW

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Lunch

Cafe

Bar Snacks

Menu

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Lounge - UNSW restaurant rated?

Is The Lounge - UNSW currently accepting reservations?

Not bookable

Dining areas

Additional information