Suggestions for Outdoor seating near Sydney

Greg C. • April 28, 2015You can't go wrong with this rooftop pub in The Rocks. Decent menu with awesome view of the harbour. Great spot if you're not a local

Yardley K. • January 30, 2017Beautiful rooftop views and easy access to the harbour and most activities.

Catherine K. • May 11, 2023Cafe Sydney is the quintessential, humble yet fabulous rooftop dining delight. Book ahead (a month or two) for a terrace table. Culinary experts. It’s fun watching the chefs @ work in the galley

Karla D. • September 23, 2017It's freeeeee! Jenny watson's Exhibition is superb. Opens DAILY, yes, that means Monday 😮 Wednesday closes late, 9 pm. The museum collection is great and has a rooftop

Rick N. • January 29, 2018Lovely rooftop bar with harbour views. Try the frosé

Atef C. • October 20, 2019Great roof top patio

Derek W. • June 8, 2015Wonderfully divey craft beer joint right on Oxford St. Little terrace out the back too. Nice.

Jen Y. • April 21, 2013Great park with awesome facilities - barbeques and heaps of tables and benches. Family friendly with it's awesome playground. Wide open spaces and dog friendly too! $5 entry fee per car.

Melisa Z. • June 15, 2019Nice place to chill, have a picnic, sit on the bench with a book and just daydreaming! Calming and peaceful park.

Campari • March 7, 2017terrace + great food + drink at any time

Kat L. • July 3, 2018Outdoor dining with the view of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge – good view, good food, good friends... what more can you ask for?

Hidetaka T. • November 10, 2018If you have a chance to go to Palm Beach, visit this amazing place - plenty of outdoor seating with lovely view of water and national park. Nice cold beer and fish and chips, anyone?

Francesco P. • November 3, 2013Waves or no waves. Best bench in town..

Michelle • August 24, 2017Beautiful part of town- grab a drink and meal from nearby cafes and sit on one of the benches to enjoy the view

Andreas • January 23, 2014Wonderful bakery with lots of French delicacies. Try the Pain au chocolat, grab a flat white and sit down to one of their nice tables outside.

Bart L. • January 12, 2013Wake-up at 6am and enjoy the amazing sunrise view from the rooftop hot tub!

Darin F. • December 29, 2013Best value in Erskineville. New renovations have added a lot of open space, including an enclosed, open air lounge to get away from the smokers who congregate at the outdoor seating at the front.

Emily W. • December 1, 2009Delicious pastries, bread and tarts. Good coffee too. Try and get an outside seat and watch the entertaining light industrial surroundings.

Gerd S. • May 29, 2012Awesome outdoors bar

Martina E. • October 29, 2017Delicious food, good portions and great outdoor patio

Jim C. • March 28, 2019Astounding bottle selection accompanying an ever changing craft beer tap list. Cozy bar with an outdoor area in a great location close to public transport. Exceptional Vibe and knowledgeable staff

Isabel H. • September 17, 2016Coffee is great. Lovely sunshine at the bench. Healthy delicious meals. My favourite cafe in Glebe

Campari • April 28, 2019excellent espresso and great place for breakfast, outdoor seating too

Mel M. • October 3, 2015Light & fresh with Small Plates and quieter outside dining | BEETROOT, burnt orange, Hawkesbury goat's curd, YELLOWFIN TUNA, Nashi pear, garden parsley and BROCCOLINI, smoked almond

Melanie V. • June 23, 2012I love the outside seats or the front window ledge. Perfect for watching people as you enjoy your drinks.

Novan S. • April 24, 2010The steps give various possibilities for photo sessions. The terrace also gives partial view to the Garden Island, the base of the RAN Eastern Fleet.

Bommy • March 18, 2019Lovely sidewalk seating with unpretentious staff. Peanut butter toast with a decaf long black is perfect.

Jacques • February 24, 2015Awesome backdrop with good meals & great drinks. Stay away from the large metal bench as it stains clothes. Cheeseburger didnt come out as per requested, was good but not great.

Marianne N. • December 28, 2016The icecream was a little harder to eat than regular icecream but it was yummy! Outdoor seating. Turkish coffee. Win!

Marianne N. • November 21, 2014Good pizza, long wait for an outdoor table though