Food and wine in Sydney
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Food and wine in Sydney
Creative chefs, fresh Summer produce and stunning outdoor locations are the essential ingredients for the perfect Summer holiday in Sydney.
Where to eat in Sydney

Treat yourself to a mouth-watering taste of Sydney’s best food and wine, served outdoors in stunning natural locations around the city. An ever-growing list of beautiful fine-dining restaurants, boutique cafes and casual pub fare means you’ll never be short of inspiration on where to eat in Sydney. Sydney now has three restaurants in the S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list; Tetsuya’s, Quay and Marque.
If you’re visiting Sydney, discover the delicious cuisines of Italy, Greece and Turkey on a tour with Gourmet Safaris, or meet local producers - boutique brewers and coffee roasters, to spice merchants and smallgoods specialists - on an Ultimately Sydney Gourmet Tour. Food events and weekly farmers markets give you the chance to buy seasonal produce. A short cooking class also makes the perfect gift for food lovers.Waterside dining in Sydney
Great food and beautiful water views are the essence of Sydney dining in Summer. Combine both at Jonah’s luxury ocean retreat located on Sydney’s northern beaches or at Bather’s Pavilion Restaurant at Balmoral.

Gourmet Sydney dining
Treat your tastebuds to the gourmet flavours of Sydney at a range of restaurants where service, food and atmosphere come together perfectly. Don’t miss Matt Moran’s Aria overlooking Sydney Opera House and Neil Perry’s award-winning Rockpool in The Rocks.

Sydney bars
Discover Sydney's best bars. Opera Bar at Sydney Opera House is a favourite with locals and visitors alike – relax and enjoy a glass of local wine as the sun sets over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sydney food and wine
In recent years, Sydney has become a world-class dining destination. Acclaimed chefs are committed to producing beautiful food served in the stunning natural locations for which Sydney is famous – by Sydney Harbour, overlooking a golden beach or idyllic waterway. Three Sydney city restaurants are included in the S.Pellegrino World's Best Restaurants list – Tetsuya’s, Quay and Marque. Book ahead and you’ll enjoy a unique dining experience in Sydney.
In Sydney, you’ll find a world of cafes, bars and pubs thriving in a city that has a temperate climate and casual lifestyle, perfect for rooftop bars and alfresco dining. You can also learn to cook, join a gourmet safari tour and taste the best of global cuisine from yum cha and dumplings to fresh pasta and mezze plates to share. There are some exciting food events in Sydney throughout the year - but Crave Sydney International Food Festival in October is the biggest and most mouth-watering event. Weekly farmers markets supply seasonal produce for keen chefs and diners while gourmet produce shops, gelato shops and bakeries supply the best of the basics.
Don't miss food and wine experiences in Sydney
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Stitch
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
The Stitch bar can be found by entering through a shop front on York Street filled with sewing materials and machines. In this room there is a stairca...
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4 Pines Brewing Company
Sydney North, Sydney, Manly
4 Pines Brewing Company is known for their internationally acclaimed award- winning beers along with a seasonal menu featuring beer friendly food.With...
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Albion Place Hotel
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Albion Place Hotel is in the centre of Sydney’s Entertainment Precinct. The hotel boasts a great range of boutique beers on tap including Little...
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Sydney Opera House
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Experience Sydney Opera House - one of the world's most creative and busiest performing arts centres and greatest triumphs of modern architecture. Spe...
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Appetito Pizza Pasta Bar
Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
Superbly located in the heritage precinct of Sydney, Appetito features floor to ceiling glass windows enabling you to relax and soak up the beautiful ...
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Absinthesalon
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
The providores of Parisian perfection at Absinthesalon invite you to their imbibing premises of distinction to savour the delights of an authentic abs...
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Opera Bar
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Located on the lower concourse level of the Sydney Opera House, Opera Bar offers spectacular views of the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and all t...
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Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler
Sydney North, Sydney, Windsor
The Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler has been operating for many years now from historic Windsor, which is located at the end of the Windsor Road on one of th...
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Bistro 80
Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
Bistro 80 at The Star. The cuts speak for themselves, as will The Ocean Shelf when you sneak a peek. Head chef Paul Gaspa unveils his colourful array ...
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Spice Temple
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Spice Temple is the new restaurant from Sydney food-star Neil Perry, offering modern Chinese food, inspired by cuisine from all over China: Sichuan, Y...
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Blue Mountains Honey Company - The Honey Shed
Sydney West, Sydney, Penrith
Blue Mountains Honey Company in Penrith is a family owned and operated Honey Company, open to all the sweet tooths and honey lovers to visit and enjoy...
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Glenorie Bakery Cafe Delicatessen
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Glenorie Bakery has been the hub of the hills district for nearly 20 years, breaking many records along the way, home of Australia's longest sausage r...
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Sydney Rowing Club
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
Visit Sydney's Oldest Rowing Club.Catch a 30 minute ferry from Circular Quay along the idyllic Parramatta River to the Abbotsford Wharf, home of the f...
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The Major Oak Theatre Restaurant
Sydney West, Sydney, Penrith
Looking for a night out with a difference? Sydney’s longest running theatre restaurant now has a sensational new cruise themed show.Comedy cruis...
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Centennial Parklands Dining
Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Centennial Parklands Dining, set in the heart of Sydney's Centennial Park, boasts elegant dining rooms, sun-drenched decks, outdoor terraces, floor-to...
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