Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Sydney City Center, Sydney

Simon H. • April 26, 2014Fantastic cocktails, ambience and service. Try the peach fizz, blood and sand or that coconut drink if you want a cocktail.

Jennifer C. • November 15, 2014Spicy white cut chicken + wok fried squid , celery, leek & ginger. Delicious!

Mohamed O. • August 28, 2019Phenomenal Super Dulce

Worldbiz • September 30, 2016Inconspicuous little cafe u can almost miss if u dont look out for it! Great coffee, sandwiches. Plays reggae music!

Jacques • February 23, 2016Great quality coffee & tasty pastries. Good service & hipster small interior. Outside seating available on brick walkway

Sarel R. • May 20, 2017Kimchi is awesome with the steak!

Carmen S. • July 21, 2015Fantastic speakeasy with great cocktail selection and friendly bartenders. Creative cocktail list but even better to give your bartender free reign. Only downside: too many suits ordering Stellas

W C. • March 15, 2016Great ambience & super friendly bartenders. Good place to catch up with friends & actually be able to hold a conversation. Down the driveway from George St to Hunter Connection if you can't find it.

Fee • January 10, 2014Truely the best burgers in town. Definately worth the price. Can't go wrong with the wagyu!

Paul B. • March 20, 2019Friendliest cup of coffee and sfogliatelle that takes you back to Sorrento...

Hidetaka T. • December 8, 2018Located in beautiful the Strand Arcade building, this busy cafe has been offering great coffee and snacks day-in, day-out. The staff is very efficient and friendly.

Deb • August 3, 2010This place has the best coffee and amazing freshly made Italian Food. Now open thursday and friday nights as well as for breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Great service :-)

Brad F. • February 9, 2014Great cocktails in a real speakeasy vibe. A new favourite.

Andre S. • August 15, 2014We had a great conversation with a tea expert who spent a good 20 minutes recommending us tea and we were able to try many varieties. My new addiction!

Debbie • February 20, 2023Food is divine, service efficient and not overbearing. Definitely worth a visit!

Matthew V. • November 11, 2011Get a main sized portion of the gnocchi entree. Delicious. The bar snacks are also great.

Cindy H. • January 9, 2015Love it. This would be my usual from now on. Great skilful drinks, phenomenal service, offered some basic nibbles such as cheese platter. The deco is warm and comfy. Music is nicely played at ease.

Jackie F. • January 7, 2019My fave burger spot in Sydney! Can’t go wrong with the BL beef, but try the Blame Canada if you’re feeling adventurous/hungry

Jacques • June 30, 2017Victorian & quirky cafe with ample seating in around the cafe / elevator foyer. Great sit-in deal with b&e burger & large coffee $10.40. Thoughtful service, great vibe.

Ms H. • February 23, 2018Papaya salad one of the best and prawns with omelette also amazing. Skip standard massaman curry and deep fried snapper stir fry.

Ozverusha • November 3, 2023The best spot in CBD for coffee with many options, incl. filter coffee and canned coffee. Food is delicious. Staff is friendly. For those who look for coffee early in the morning, IB opens at 7am M-F.

Marianne N. • December 8, 2015They have a massive bento perfect to share! But you have to order a dish per person. Nice ambiance, nice food. Pricey but worth it.

John R. • July 15, 2018Amazing Sunday roast with proper thick gravy!

Reg L. • February 26, 2011The crunchy onion rings come with awesome rib style BBQ sauce that makes this starter! Try the mushroom ravioli with the truffle butter yum!

Mooksy ♔. • February 3, 2012Sashimi boat, sea urchin and scampi !

JL F. • July 2, 2022The kingfish is Amazing!! And the oysters too.

MikiRei • November 30, 2014Actually a great place for takeaway lunch. You can get any three choices from their selection of salads, pork belly, ragu etc. Love the juice here as well.

James F. • June 21, 2021A hidden bar with gin of all kinds from all over the world. Ask for their full menu which is biblical in size! Great cocktails in a cosy dim lit environment. Access via the barbershop on York Street.

Ilan • September 13, 2022Great cocktails.

Stephanie S. • April 22, 2013Buffet start and end time is quite strict so make sure everyone gets there on time. Really authentic taste and the pork ribs (豚カルビ) were especially delicious! Lovely staff. Will come back again!