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Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
The Magic Returns Once Upon a Time In a world that feels a little heavy, we’re bringing back the magic — a menu designed to transport you somewhere lighter, more playful… somewhere familiar. This is the menu our guests never forg...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Bistro George x Happy HourMonday to Friday, 4-6pmJoin us at Bar George & Bistro George for Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 4–6?pm. Enjoy small plates and snacks paired with classic cocktails, wines, and beers at special prices. Indulge in Negro...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Discerning Sydney diners find a place where creativity is king, culinary inspiration flows, ideas are born and fresh ingredients are transformed at Atelier by Sofitel on Darling Drive. This elegant...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
BTWN HOURSTuesday to Sunday 5-6PMUnwind at BTWN Bar with BTWN Hours, running Monday to Saturday from 5 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy special offers on selected beverages paired with bite-sized shared snacks – the perfect pre-dinner indulgence...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

18 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines ...
World of Chocolate Day DinnerOne Night Only5 course menu with matching wines from R. Paulazzo Wines and McWilliam's Wines
With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
Rovollo

Rovollo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Vivid BitesSmall plates & cocktailsBefore the lights come on, come to the table. Rovollo's Vivid Bites menu is designed for those making a night of it - a selection of considered small plates, best enjoyed with a cocktail or a glass...
Sydney CBD's best kept secretYour table is waiting!Tucked within in a vintage three-story terrace at 48 Erskine St. Pappy's bar is Perfect for dates, work friends, or catch up dinner and drinks. serving American-influenced burgers with Wagyu beef p...
Employees Only

Employees Only

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Oysters, Skewers & Charcuterie DelightsLate-Night DiningAt Employees Only Sydney, we serve refined share-style plates designed to pair perfectly with our handcrafted cocktails. Our casual dining menu features dishes like Sydney Rock oysters with hibiscu...
Kid Kyoto

Kid Kyoto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

'Cigar bar' Happy Hour - Tuesday - Friday from 16.00 - 18.00'Cigar Bar' Happy HourJoin us at Kid Kyoto for rebellious Happy Hours, Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm! enjoy a ‘Cigar’, Sip on our Yama Yama cocktails, Japanese beers, and wine while soaking in the electric izakaya...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Ni Hao Bar & Dining

Ni Hao Bar & Dining

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

OYSTER HOUR$3.5 OYSTERS $3.5 Oysters Tuesday to saturday 5 to 6:30pm
Three generations of chefs, providers and restaurateurs have shaped the story that becomes Mordeo — a Southern European bistro and bar in the heart of Sydney's Martin Place precinct where family he...
Zaffi Sydney

Zaffi Sydney

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Bottomless pasta Thursday's$69 PP - Every Thursday!Join us for Zaffi's Pasta Thursdays starting - Thursday 04 June 2026, a 1.5-hour bottomless feast of house-made pasta, Middle Eastern flavour, and free-flowing drinks in the CBD. Enjoy our chef-sel...
Tucked on Pitt Street in the heart of Sydney, Bar Bellaccino is the city's cosiest espresso bar — a warm and welcoming morning ritual for those who believe a great day always begins with an excepti...
KODA

KODA

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Vivid Special$20 Cocktail and SnackSpecial Offer for all of Vivid, $20 Drink and Snack, Enjoy our Shiso Remon ( Toki Whsky, Yuzu, Soda) and Spring Dings
Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Flavour-Packed Plant-Based Asian DiningBook now!Discover vibrant plant-based Asian cuisine packed with flavour and variety. From crispy spring rolls, dim sims and satay sticks to rich curries, stir-fried tofu, soy bean rolls and sizzling noodle ...