Teaming high elegance with a relaxed charm, our premium dining space beckons you in with a promise to deliver incredible food and service to match. During the day there is no better place to enjoy village views over breakfast or catch up with old friends for lunch. In the evening the space transforms into a cosy hub in which to discover a menu like no other. Locally-sourced native produce works with seasonal freshness to create an inspired selection, designed to appeal to all palates and tastes. And with a cocktail bar, even Jay Gatsby would raise a glass to, you’ll tell friends for years about your time at The Bar.
From the earliest of times, the act of preparing, cooking and enjoying food has been able to unite people in a shared love of the moment. But in the same way, everyone has a particular way they like their eggs cooked, so too do we all have a certain view, or outlook we need to create the ideal eating envir
Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective.<br /><br />We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
Private party facilities
With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.
Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50.<br /><br />Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street.<br />Validation is NOT available.<br />
Public transit
Double Bay Ferry Wharf<br />Edgecliff Train Station
Entertainment
Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
3.9Food
3.6Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value
Noise • Energetic
58 Reviews
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The high tea was elegant tasty and filling - the scones were delicious and served warm - perhaps make a serviette avail to cover them to keep warm - other feedback for awareness is to add another savoury(?) that’s not a criticism in any way!
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2024
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 4
High Tea was great, however the equivalent GF selections provided seemed like an after thought and were up to the standard on the non-GF selections.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2022
Overall 1
Food 3
Service 1
Ambience 1
The staff with one exception were inexperienced and unhelpful. Service was slow. Person in charge was surly.
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2020
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was A1. The spaghetti and calamari were fresh and tasty. The wait staff friendly and attentive. The ambience is lovely.
Only complaint is we booked this expecting to be in restaurant but on arrival was told that due to Covid they were only serving in the bar area. Disappointed this was not known beforehand.
Otherwise a lovely dinner and experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2020
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Roman was very nice and hospitable.
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AntoniaS
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2019
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fantastic high tea - one of best ever! Fantastic waitress called Tammy. Highly recommend
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DavidG
Sunshine Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2019
Overall 2
Food 3
Service 1
Ambience 1
Considering we were one of only two tables for dinner in the restaurant the service should have been very attentive, particularly as we were celebrating a birthday too. The table (along with most other tables) was set for breakfast (jams, no wine glasses, etc); the waitress asked for our food orders when she had only provided half the table with menus; disappeared for ages at a time, etc. On several occasions we had to pour our own wine and water. At the end of mains the wait was so long that I decided to enter the kitchen to get someone to attend to us!
The food was hit and miss and overall average.
Ridiculously poor service in any establishment let alone one that was so quiet and let alone an InterContinental! There’s too many other options to ever want to return. Why bother?
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MeerimK
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 July 2019
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very stylish place, quite for a weekday. Planning to return on weekend :)
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JenC
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 31 March 2019
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 5
It was a beautiful venue, however we thought the portion of the high tea was very small. You might leave there still feeling hungry...
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Tealady
Gold Coast
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2019
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 4
Oriental High Tea was quite novel and tasty but nothing above and beyond for what you would expect from the Intercontinental hotel. Tea selection was poor, considering it was a High Tea. All the standard tea selections you would get at a cheap cafe. The Traditional High Tea that my friends had was delicious but not plentiful. They made an effort to make one gluten free and that was appreciated.
Service was slow and unhelpful at times. I felt sorry for the one girl who tried to do everything for the room full of guests. More staff should be available during busy times.
Overall though it’s a beautiful setting and we had a lovely time.
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FAQs
The Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50.<br /><br />Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street.<br />Validation is NOT available.<br />
Public transit
Double Bay Ferry WharfEdgecliff Train Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Denny Lohanda
Entertainment
Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective.<br /><br />We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
Private party facilities
With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.