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Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
1 Feb -
25 Apr

An invitation to discover Australia's native flavours

Get booking

We're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and seafoo... more
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
9 Apr -
23 May

The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Degustation by NEL

$135 per person

Experience something truly special with Degustation by NEL at The Pines, a limited six-week pop-up led by acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson. This exclusive 10-course journey showcases bold flavours, pl... more
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
12 Apr -
24 May

The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Sunday Lunch

$90 per person

Gather your friends and settle in for a memorable Sunday long lunch at The Pines. For a limited six-week pop-up, chef Nelly Robinson brings an English-inspired feast centred around slow-roasted lam... more
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
17 Mar -
17 Jul

A Seafood & Wine Experience

Crab + Chablis

At George George, our Crab + Chablis experience celebrates fresh, hand-picked spanner crab from Ballina, NSW, served with celery seed mayonnaise, fermented chilli, lemon, and brioche toast. Guests ... more
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
17 Mar -
17 Jul

Bistro George x Happy Hour

Monday to Friday, 4-6pm

Join 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... more
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
17 Mar -
17 Jul

Bistro George Express Lunch

Lunchtime daily

Enjoy Bistro George’s “Express” $50 lunch menu, available Monday to Friday from 12pm. Perfect for business lunches, quick catch-ups, or a midweek treat, this two-course menu offers a choice of refi... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
3 Jul 25 -
30 Apr 26

WRAPPED AND LOADED

$65 Per Person

Get wrapped up in flavour every Wednesday at BTWN with the ultimate beef Wellington experience. Featuring 180g of Grainge Black beef tenderloin MB2+, rich mushroom and Madeira duxelles, silky parsn... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
3 Jul 25 -
31 Aug 26

BTWN HOURS

Monday to Saturday 5-6PM

Unwind 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... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Jul 25 -
30 Sep 26

SUNDAY ROAST

Unlimited Yorkies

Level up your end-of-week with a roast worth dressing up for. Choose from: Rolled herb-stuffed Bangalow pork belly with apple sauce, Roasted Meredith milk-fed lamb with mint sauce, or a golden roas... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
15 Aug 25 -
31 Aug 26

TOMAHAWK TAKEOVER - $90

Tuesdays, from 6PM

1KG of grass-fed perfection and made for sharing every Tuesday. more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Oct 25 -
31 Aug 26

GELATO & WINE

Tuesday-Sunday from 5PM

Unexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato, crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, ... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
12 Mar -
31 May

NEW AUTUMN MENU

From 12 March

A new season arrives at BTWN, bringing the restaurant’s most expansive menu refresh since opening and reflecting how people are dining today. From chilled seafood towers to caviar-topped bar snac... more
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

10 Dec 25 -
31 Mar 26

Friday Tour & High Tea Experience

11:30am- 2pm

Discover the charm of Parliament House with Strangers’ Restaurant’s Tour & High Tea Package. Begin your Friday with an 11:30am guided tour before indulging in a seasonal high tea at 12:30pm, featur... more
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

1 Feb -
30 Nov

Stranger's Three Course Lunch

$95pp

Savour an elevated 3-course dining experience at Strangers’ Restaurant. Choose your favourite entrée, main and dessert from the seasonal a la carte menu, with the option to enhance each course with... more
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

3 Feb -
3 May

Private Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant

Private Dining Made Easy

Host your next event with us at Strangers’ Restaurant. Our private dining is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Room hire starts at $150/hr, with after-hours hire from $700/hr. Catering pac... more
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

23 Feb -
23 May

Exclusive Monday Dining

"Seasonal 2-Course Lunch

At Strangers’ Restaurant, we offer a unique dining experience every Monday (12 pm – 3 pm, last seating at 1 pm), where guests can enjoy a seasonal 2-course meal featuring a main and dessert from ou... more
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

23 Feb -
23 May

Tour & High Tea at Strangers’ Restaurant

A Taste of Tradition

Strangers’ Restaurant offers a delightful Tour & High Tea Package every Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The day begins with a tour of Parliament House at 11:30 am, followed by a seasonal high tea ... more
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

23 Feb -
30 May

Celebrate Easter

High Tea

Join us at Strangers' Restaurant for a memorable Easter High Tea on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, from 12 pm to 3 pm. We offer two exclusive packages: Traditional High Tea ($90) and Sparkling High Tea ... more
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar

Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

1 Jan -
30 Dec

Happy Hour Beers

Daily from $8

$8 Australian and International Beers, daily from 3pm - 6pm. more
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar

Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

1 Jan -
30 Dec

Fizzy Fridays

From 3pm-7pm

Enjoy 2 x glasses of sparkling wine and a mini cheese plate for $17. more