Best Nightlife in New South Wales

"This upscale Bondi diner may be closer to the sand than the pavements of the concrete jungle, but is there a more impressive place to shake hands than in the aqua-hued dining room perched on a cliff overlooking our most iconic stretch of coastline?. White-waistcoated staff pour wine and usher plates from the kitchen, which could be chef Monty Koludrovic’s signature ‘surf ‘n’ turf’ bruschetta of sea urchin and foie gras, black ink spaghetti with WA blue swimmer crab, or steak of the day with seasonal greens. 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach, idrb.com"

"Icebergs Bar & Dining is an iconic Italian style restaurant in Bondi. The menu here is full of Italian classics with a modern twist, with dishes such as pork belly with radicchio jam and beetroot, you can also try the fusilli with broccoli, anchovy and seaweed and many more tasty dishes. But that’s not all end your date with some amazing Tiramisù for two or taste some coffee sorbet."

"Restaurants Bondi Beach. Dining fashions may come and go, but drinking Spritzes with ocean views and a corps of Sydney’s most beautiful people at neighbouring tables will never go out of style. Even if the water is so cold you can’t feel your face, we still like to be near it, which is what makes Icebergs such a good-times triple threat."

"If you're treating yourself to lunch at Bennelong in Summer 2021, make it a Sunday when they're running the Live at Bennelong' concert series on a Sunday afternoon. An extra $30 concert fee on top of your set menu will ensure your repast is paired with live ragtime, blues and tango from curator Phillip Johnston (Microscopic Septet, Wordless!) and friends. Pro tip: A walk around the Botanic Gardens is socially distant, beautiful and a great way to finish your love affair with the city."

"Bennelong is back and better than ever after a 2015 revamp that brought celebrated Aussie chef Peter Gilmore aboard. There are multiple ways to eat here: an à la carte restaurant downstairs, the Cured & Cultured counter up a level, the theatrical Circle dining room, the bar at the top, and for a splurge, the exclusive chef’s table. It’s hard to go wrong, whatever you pick, when you’re dining inside the architectural majesty of the Opera House sails."

"World-renowned chef Peter Gilmore’s artful, imaginative interpretation of Australian cuisine, under the soaring sails of the Sydney Opera House. Why we love it: Much like a ride on the Manly Ferry or the coastal walk from Coogee to Bondi, eating inside the Opera House is a Sydney rite of passage. Both the food and the service are every bit as polished as the magnificent setting."

"Back in the day, a visit to Sydney wasn't complete without a visit to the family-friendly nooks and picture-perfect crannies of the Grounds. You'd know it was a long wait to get in, but it was an honour you'd queue for. While the brand of prettily plated café fare popularised by places like the Grounds has filtered out to eateries around the city, it's still a lovely spot to wander around, pet the pigs and grab a fresh brewed takeaway coffee to sit in the sun with."

"A firm Sydney lunch favourite since opening, The Grounds of Alexandria has gone from strength to strength. This destination restaurant and café has a paddock-to-plate approach, and will have you munching down on the likes of buttermilk pancakes, Turkish-style eggs and toasted crumpets, or tempting you with the hearty Brekkie Burger served with a side of polenta chips. There is also a bakery churning out all kinds of delicious breads, muffins, cakes and tarts."

"It's not often that you can enjoy the company of piglets and goats while feasting on chocolate-filled doughnuts and freshly baked pastries. Responsible for putting Alexandria on the map, The Grounds is arguably the most Instagrammed establishment in Sydney. A whimsical escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, this beautifully designed space is an idyllic excursion for weekend brunch."

"Jah Bar in Dee Why focuses on locally sourced, seasonal produce as their forefront of their menu. On top of their ethical farming practices for future sustainability, Jah Bar also has a no wastage policy in place at the restaurant. With all these practices, comes beautiful fresh tapas that is equally aesthetic as it is tasty."

"WoolloomoolooHead Chef Matthew Kenny switched to a plant-based diet a little over 15 years ago and is now a master at creating the dishes we all know and love, but making it vegan. Alibi is the colourful restaurant inside Ovolo Woolloomooloo, which acts as a bar and restaurant at different times of the day. The set dinner menu is by far the favourite."

"Alibi Bar & Kitchen will offer their full plant-based ‘Dirty Greens’ bar menu for takeaway and delivery 7 days a week, from midday to 10 pm, in addition to their plant-based high tea takeaway for two. Menu highlights include the Alt Meat Co cheeseburger, fysh and chips, mac n ‘cheese balls, kelp noodle Cacio e Pepe and jalapeno loaded fries."

"Alibi Restaurant open: Wednesday - Saturday Currently we are offering our A la carte menu Wednesday to Friday and our 8 Course Tasting menu on Saturdays only Alibi Bar: 7 days from 4pm till late (kitchen closes 10pm)Bar menu featuring classic dishes, burgers..."

"Not just a hot spot for boozy brunch in Sydney, long lunches don’t get much better than at Baby Coffee. The ridiculously pretty setting is complete with pastel and plush furnishings, neon signs that make millennials go crazy and a very cute dog-friendly courtyard. Open every day in Waterloo, don’t be surprised if it becomes your daily spot."

"Renowned for its late-night harbourside parties, this tiki-themed tropical bar is a great place to dance from day to night. “It’s fun and has amazing views. Has good ambience, food is good and you can have a blast,” said @surashree_paul."

"This gelato mecca has been around for 17 years and they're always trying something new, whether it's a new flavour, new healthy range or a mash-up you didn't see coming, like the new Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea gelato. This limited edition flavour is made up of organic Assam tea, a robust, black tea with notes of malt, which is brewed and infused with the decadent creamy gelato, and finished off with a swirl of rich brown sugar syrup. Each scoop of Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea is then topped with extra soft and chewy tapioca pearls for an added layer of texture and to remain true to its dessert inspiration."

"A post shared by the AU review (@theaureview) on Nov 18, 2015 at 9:52pm PST. Beaches and ice cream are an undeniably appealing combination and Gelatissimo at Cronulla treats this winning formula with all due respect by serving up over 30 flavours of freshly made gelato, including truly tempting salted caramel, peanut butter fudge and macadamia nut. Alongside the superb scoops, there are also plenty of incredible eat-in dessert options like their heavenly gelato doughnuts."

"Gelatissimo is the leading gelato franchise in Australia, retailing hand-made artisan gelato which appeals to people of all ages. Gelato, a frozen confection falls into the dessert categoryof the food"

"Bay Vista’s a little further, but totally worth the ride out. Stepping into the dessert bar, a selection of creative quotes pepper the walls with the likes of ‘Stressed is Dessert Spelled Backwards’ — it always brings a smile to my face. They offer an ample selection of creative pancakes and waffles, secret scrolls, stuffed crepes, cakes and ice cream."

"Just a few minutes from the better-known Manly Beach, Shelly Beach is a unique location on the east coast of Australia, since it actually faces west. With a large reef also sheltering the beach from the heavy ocean swells, Shelly Beach is a small and secluded haven – perfect for a quiet picnic on the sands or a gentle swim in the ocean. These calm coastal conditionsmake ShellyBeach an ideal spot for scuba divers and snorkelers to explore an..."

"Head to the southern end of Manly Beach then look east across the water. That short stretch of sand about 500 metres away is Shelley Beach, far more secluded, less crowded, and has calmer water than the popular Manly Beach just next door. Shelley Beach is better suited to sunbaking, swimming and paddleboarding than surfing."

"In Manly, walk down the palm tree-lined Corso, hit the promenade on the beach for an ice-cream, walk around to picturesque Shelly Beach, or grab a cold beer at Manly Wharf Hotel. Time your return ferry trip back to the Quay to coincide with sunset behind the harbour bridge."

"Grant Reserve in Coogee is the perfect adventure playground for summer as it's right by the beach!. Take the coastal walk right up to this awesome playground, which has an epic spider's web in its heart (the reason why it's known as 'spider park' by the locals!). At Grant Reserve you'll find small slides for little ones, swings, climbing areas, musical play elements, a boat-shaped play structure, a spinning wheel, fun mirrors, and more."