Aperitif
European Wine Bar and Restaurant
The scene is sultry and sophisticated, the wine list is exclusively European while the menu is a delectable spread of hors d'oeuvres, sharing plates and French/Mediterranean morsels presented beautifully and graciously until 3am.
7 Kellett Street, Potts Point.
9357 4729
Après Restaurant
Intimate martini bar and restaurant
Originally home to the famed Roosevelt Hotel, Apres Restaurant brings together plush, old-school grandeur with contemporary French dining. Sip on a martini at the bar or get comfortable in a booth for a languid degustation.
32 Orwell Street, Potts Point.
9331 1889
Blancharu
Japanese-French bistro
Award-winning chef Haru Inukai turns out superbly conceived and crafted Japanese-Franco cuisine in this relaxed fine dining bistro. Book ahead for the Japanese-style Bouillabaise or the chef's eight-course dinner special.
Shop 1, 21 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay
9360 3555
Fratelli Paradiso
Bistro e pasticceria
Iconic and perennially hip, Fratelli Paradiso is an all-Italian bistro and pasticceria with a weekly changing blackboard menu and knowledgeable and professional service. This eatery is deeply woven into Sydney's culinary folklore.
12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point.
9357 1744
Libertine
Shabby-chic French Vietnamese
Sip on a Libertini amongst gilt wallpaper, plush settees and silk cushions in the Parlour, tuck into exotic Vietnamese-French dishes in the Gold Room or Fish Room, or soak up the balmy summer night outside in the Garden Terrace. This lavish, buzzing Kings Cross hot spot also accommodates private functions where you can gather friends together for unadulterated decadence.
1 Kellett Street, Kings Cross
02 9368 7507
Lotus
Creative, sexy, cozy bar and bistro
This sophisticated, award-winning bistro and cocktail bar has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding service. Dan Hong's menu features Asian influences with fresh Mediterranean flavours.
22 Challis Avenue, Potts Point
02 9326 9000
Macleay St Bistro
Foodies' delight
This local institution epitomises Sydney's finest cuisine in an intimate setting. Indulge in their blend of classic French and contemporary Australian dishes enhanced by an impressive list of local and imported wines and boutique beers.
73a Macleay Street, Potts Point
9358 4891
Melt
Lounge, bar, club
Local DJs and live gigs with an eclectic mix of funk, soul, electronic dance, pop and indie music. Intimate, funky and inviting, Melt is a local favourite for lounging, dancing and getting down with the music among a cool Sydney crowd.
12 Kellett Street, Potts Point
02 9380 6060
Mezzaluna
Authentic Italian with breathtaking views
Authentic Italian fare that will send your taste buds into a frenzy. Experience al fresco dining and breathtaking views of the Sydney city skyline while enjoying the impressive wine list and menu that changes frequently.
123 Victoria Street, Potts Point
9357 1988
Petrol
Brunch, lunch, evenings, tapas, wine bar
Petrol caters for all occasions - breakfast, lunch, tapas and dinner. With organic and gluten free food and a chocolate banana bread to die for, enjoy alfresco dining amongst beautiful decor for pure culinary indulgence. *SPECIAL OFFER: Complimentary glass of wine with two tapas purchased when you present your Urban Walkabout guide.
9 Springfield Avenue, Potts Point
9331 5048
The Bourbon
Stylish bar, bistro and cocktail venue
Sample the local and imported bar selection and contemporary bistro menu at one of Sydney's most beautiful venues. Escape upstairs to The Cross, a newly renovated and sophisticated club, lounge and cocktail terrace bar.
24 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross.
9358 1144
The Piano Room
Classic cocktail lounge
With a medley of live entertainment, cocktail hour unfolds at a smooth sultry pace. Boasting a chic bar selection and elegant tasting menu, The Piano Room pays homage to New York's classic cocktail lounge tradition.
Cnr Kings Cross & Darlinghurst Rds, Kings Cross
9356 8238
The Sardine Room
Modern Seafood Bistro - BYO
If you have an inclination to imbibe and indulge in an authentic, personal dining intimacy only found in European backstreets, The Sardine Room lures with its vibrant kitchen energy and adorably passionate owner, Angela Heracleous. Offering a multi-influenced seaside cabaret alongside a delectable hand selected wine list, the menu is verbally delivered with enormous enthusiasm to stimulate salivation. Rendezvous here with friends to experience first hand when flamboyance meets fish.
2/31 Challis Ave, Potts Point.
9357 7444
The Water Bar
Chic cocktail lounge
Situated within boutique hotel BLUE Sydney, A Taj Hotel, Water Bar is an outpost of nocturnal indulgence. Promising intimacy with its plush seating, mood lighting & soaring ceiling, this converted warehouse boasts a sophisticated and sexy cocktail ambiance.
6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
9331 9000
Tomatillo
Fast casual dining
Brimming with authenticity, Tomatillo celebrates the taste of home-style Mexican cuisine the way you like it. This fast, friendly dining spot is licensed and offers an array of Mexican beers and boutique tequilas. Eat in or take away.
40b Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross
9326 0900
Velluto
Champagne and wine lounge
This plush bar is a luxurious retreat from the boisterous Kings Cross scene. Sink into one of the antique chairs for a quiet drink with friends and choose from 22 champagnes, many but the glass, and an ever changing Australian wine list.
50 Macleay Street (entrance cnr Baroda St and Fitzroy Gardens), Potts Point
9357 1100