Best Historic Restaurants in Artarmon

9 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(83)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 9 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

2. Glass Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(1846)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 27 times today

Glass Brasserie is an eloquent, lofty restaurant and wine bar with panoramic views overlooking Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building. Under the culinary guidance of head chef Natalie Murphy, the Glass team dreams up honest, simple culinary experiences that celebrate the finest seasonal produce in imbued flavour.The brasserie-style menu is designed to take guests on a journey, losing themselves in the enclaves of the restaurant's ambiance, flavours and character. Glass boasts one of Sydney's most comprehensive wine lists, curated by Head Sommelier, Mauro Bortolato for almost two decades. The 3,500 strong collection is encased in a striking wine wall that spans floor to ceiling through the space. Designed by renowned interior designer, Tony Chi, the restaurant's interior exudes equal party's intimacy and grandeur with it's ambient open-plan kitchen and expansive day-to-night dining experiences.Located on Level 2, 488 George Street, Sydney.

3. The Doss House

4.4

Awesome(288)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 1 time today

The Doss House - where fine whiskies and cocktails meet the historical char of one of the oldest suburbs, The Rocks. Combine this with one of our famous Cheese Boards or Ploughman's Platters from our ever-changing menu and you might have just found your perfect spot to spend the day sipping on premium spirits. Tugged away between George St and Kendall Lane we're right there but so hidden at the same time.Recapturing the convivial spirit of Sydney’s formative years, the original sandstone walls of The Doss House bring warmth to our unique basement bar which features a beautiful terrace area and rare original fireplaces.Built in the 1840s, what we call The Doss House today has been the home to a rich, eclectic collection of tenants including a boot maker, boarding house, doctor’s surgery and opium dealer, some which have been entwined within the interiors of the five, cosy bar spaces.

4. Kobo

4.8

Exceptional(102)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Circular Quay

Kobo is the workshop for Hatted Chef, Jacob Lee, a space for him to demonstrate his love for his homeland of Korea, re-engineering regional dishes onto a contemporary platform, incorporating Japanese and Australian influences for a dining experience like no other.A solid marble chef’s table is front and centre, seating 8 guests at a time for an intimate chef's table (meaning “I leave it up to you.”), Chef Jacob breaks the menu down into “Episodes” with each episode featuring a core focus on a culinary moment of his life.Kobo is located in Sydney's new Quay Quarter Lanes, a short walk from Circular Quay station, nestled just behind the historic Hinchcliffe House.

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5. Gavroche Chippendale

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4.4

Awesome(293)

Price: Expensive

• French • Chippendale

Booked 3 times today

Gavroche Chippendale is your little corner of Paris in the heart of Sydney. It brings not only classic French cuisine to Sydney, but also an accoutrement from the culinary epicentre of the country – like an imposing oakwood entrance from Lyon’s venerable Brasserie Georges, brass-railed banquette seating, oversized carved wooden bar and hand-painted tiled walls for an authentic Parisian experience. Taste your way through our classic Parisian menu by French-born Chef Batiste Gouraud and his team, from escargots de bourgogne, steak frites and canard confit to the classic crème brûlée. With an array of classic dishes that capture the Parisian spirit, and a wine list with a mix of hand-selected French and Australian wines, you’ve got the buzz of Paris in the heart of Sydney!Located inside the heritage-listed historic Old Rum Store located on the bustling Kensington Street in Chippendale. In close proximity to Sydney's Central Station and University of Technology.

6. Spice House

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4.5

Awesome(1)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Chippendale

Spice House is the upstairs space of one of our historic terrace houses, comprised of 2 rooms, both with their own balconies. The rooms can be used as a function or event space, or as private dining rooms. Follow the fiery red dragon up the stairs to experience Spice Alley privately, and set your next gathering amongst the bold style and seductive spell of Spice House.To secure one or both rooms of Spice House, the charge is $40 per person. The $40 per person fee includes $30 worth of Spice Alley food* and drinks**. The remaining $10 covers venue hire, use of eskies, plastic cups, additional share plates and cutlery, use of the Spice House sound system and cleaning fee.* Your $30 credit is valid at Alex Lee Kitchen, Ginger & Spice, Bang Luck Thai Street Food, Sedap Malaysian, Yum Yum Asian BBQ & Salad, Hong Kong Diner, Shanghai Dumpling Bar, Beer Garden, Dimsum House and Tabe-ru.A minimum of 10 guests and full prepayment is required to secure a booking at Spice House.

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7. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.3

Awesome(107)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 47 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

8. Abattoir Blues

4.5

Awesome(272)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Homebush

Abattoir Blues is Sydney Olympic Park’s notorious, fully-licensed, boutique diner hidden away in a historic 1900s abattoir building. Capturing the heart and soul of the Park, Abattoir Blues is a restaurant, café and bar experience worth discovering.We are open for all events in the park, and extend our trading hours to accommodate patrons and punters before a concert, sporting event or whatever reason you are in the park. We are the local's choice dining spot and a hotspot for those visiting the park.

A photo of Karoo & Co The Old School restaurant

9. Karoo & Co The Old School

4.5

Awesome(400)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • St Ives

Karoo & Co The Old school is located in the heritage-listed old St Ives Public School. Lovingly renovated to bring out its old school charm, makes this a perfect place to come together and enjoy the warmth of our good food and hospitality.Using select premium ingredients our team has created a seasonal menu of wines, cocktails, and food that draws inspiration from all corners of the world, Come on in and & enjoy what our old school charm has to offer!

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Geoff
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nice place to dine in an unpretentious setting. Food and drinks were great. Only let down was the facilities - toilets are down the hall and at the time of our visit there was no toilet paper or soap in the female toilets, which was pretty poor for a Hilton hotel.
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Glass BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.5
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Alice
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing experience at Pony! From entrée to dessert an incredible discovery for the taste buds. I definitely recommend the duck and the lamb, delicious.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Nicole
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Went to Gavroche for the first time with my partner and we absolutely loved it! The food was incredible, the service and the atmosphere was great it was just what we needed for date night! Thank you!
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Gavroche ChippendalePrice: Expensive• French• Chippendale
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4.4
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Gary
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Nov 2024
Exquisite food paired with exceptional soju and wines presented in a refined style and supported by interesting stories of the chef’s childhood that inspired his creations!
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KoboPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Circular Quay
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4.8
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Annemarie
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
Charming historical sandstone building, great ambience and friendly service. We will definitely be back.
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The Doss HousePrice: Moderate• Australian• The Rocks
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4.4

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

2. Glass Brasserie

3. The Doss House

4. Kobo

5. Gavroche Chippendale

6. Spice House

7. The Grounds Coffee Factory

8. Abattoir Blues

9. Karoo & Co The Old School

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