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Sydney Restaurants With Live Music

The Camellia Hotel

The Camellia Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Rosehill

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Potts Point

12 Chef Hat Award
Australia’s New Mexican-Style GrillEvery Saturday!Experience Australia’s only Mexican-style vertical BBQ at Sonora! Similar to a kebab machine but made for al pastor tacos, the marinated meat is stacked, slowly cooked on a rotating grill, and serv...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Live Piano MusicEvery Thursday to SundayEnjoy fabulous French cuisine accompanied by beautiful music from the baby grand piano, played for you by our accomplished pianists. Book your table today!
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Terrey Hills

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Christmas Day at Urban Tadka25th December Celebrate Christmas 2025 in style at Urban Tadka, where festive cheer meets the warmth of Indian hospitality. Enjoy an exclusive Christmas menu blending traditional Indian flavours with modern flai...
Door Knock

Door Knock

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Lunchtime Specials at Door KnockThursday & Fridays 12-3pmDon’t miss out on Door Knock's new lunchtime special! Join us every Thursday and Friday from 12–3pm for our lunchtime deal: a tender $25 steak served with your choice of a glass of wine or a house ...
Casa Do Benfica

Casa Do Benfica

Portuguese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Marrickville

Kids Eat Free Wednesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pmKids eat free every Wednesday at Casa Do Benfica! Order any main meal and receive a free kids meal (for children 12 & under). Join us from 5:30–8:30 PM at Marrickville Hardcourt Tennis Club for a f...
The Royal Leichhardt

The Royal Leichhardt

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Leichhardt

Thursday $20 Jugs $20 Jugs of House BeerRaise a glass to Thursday with $20 jugs of our house beer — the perfect way to share a round. Click on more info to book a table for dinner:
Wednesday SpecialPizza, Pasta & SaladEnjoy midweek deliciousness at Terranova on the Grange with $15 pizza, pasta and salad, available for dine-in or takeaway. Perfect for a relaxed evening out or a cosy night at home, these classic, ...
Gasoline Pony

Gasoline Pony

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Marrickville

What's on at the Pony this monthDecember gig listingsCheck out what we've got going on this month! Tickets available via Humanitix or over the bar.
44 North

44 North

American   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Bondi Beach

Bold Bites and Cocktails at 44 NorthBook Now!Get your appetite ready for flavour-packed bites at 44 North! Our menu blends big eats and shareable snacks — from smoky brisket or pulled pork taco bowls to crispy buttermilk chicken sandwiches an...
ABODE

ABODE

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

Darling Harbour

A place to connect, relish and relax, ABODE on Day Street brings innovative dining to Darling Harbour. This stylish venue includes a lounge, alfresco deck and restaurant; alongside a menu revolving...
Nestled next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and just steps from the city’s historic Rocks district is where you’ll find the Harbour View Hotel on Lower Fort Street. Rich in history, this hotel boasts...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 3:30 - 5:30$2 OYSTERS & $10 DRINKS3:30 - 5:30 EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY AT THE BAR! Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Heineken Pint | House Chardonnay | Rosé | Pinot Noir | Bandini Prosecco
Azul

Azul

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Mosman

Christmas Lunch at Azul 11:30am - 5:00pm Celebrate Christmas by the water at Azul, where Moroccan warmth meets Mediterranean elegance. On 25 December, savour a festive feast of mezze, oysters, prawns, scallops, lamb rack, short ribs or lo...
Cocktail ClassesEvery Friday NightMaster the art of mixology with our Friday night Cocktail Experience Class at Harvest Restaurant. Learn to craft 3 classic cocktails with our expert bartender Tetaawhi Patena, enjoy a cheese and an...
Alba Salentinian Restaurant

Alba Salentinian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Newtown

Sharing Nonna's handwritten recipes, Alba Salentinian Restaurant on King Street dishes up a taste of regional Italy to Newtown diners. A warm and rustic ambience of exposed brick, subway tiles and ...
Drawing on Mediterranean flair and inspiration, drop by Willo Parramatta restaurant and bar on Smith Street to experience a fresh, unique and seasonally driven menu using Australian ingredients. Fi...
The Wine Room

The Wine Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Seaforth

The Wine Room NYE DinnerBuy tickets!Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at The Wine Room’s Midnight in Paris Soirée. Executive Head Chef David Lipik has curated an exceptional five-course dinner inspired by the timeless flavours and festiv...
Nestled on Marrickville Road in Dulwich Hill, Mali Ston Wine Bar offers an intimate escape shaped by old-world charm and contemporary warmth. Its carefully curated wine list spans Italy, France, So...