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The Waratah, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

The Waratah

4.6
4.6
106 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst.

Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.

Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.

Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Dining Bar, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0431 465 048
  • Website
    https://www.thewaratahsydney.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • GOLDEN HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    4-6PM everyday $12 Waratah Spritz, $8 Wine & Beer, $15 Burger with the Lot
    GOLDEN HOUR photo

  • Christmas Feast: Lunch and Dinner

    A$95.00 per person

    1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Celebrate the festive season with a seasonal selection of dishes chosen from our al a carte dining menu comprising of 4 courses across starters, entrées, mains and desserts. All 4 courses are served in shared format.
    Christmas Feast: Lunch and Dinner photo

  • FRIDAY EXPRESS LUNCH $65

    A$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a Friday lunch! Two courses including a glass of tap Lager, Pinot Gris or Shiraz for $65pp. The menu will be subject to seasonal changes. Dietary requirements can be catered to. Sample Menu: Focaccia, whipped cultured butter // Burrata, broad bean, Gordal olive // Potato scallop, raw scallop, tartare // Grilled chicken, honey gravy, asparagus // Heirloom tomatoes, stone fruit, Geraldton wax // Fries, chicken salt //

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Sydney

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Sydney

    Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waratah offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic cocktails." Guests rave about the creative menu and indigenous flavors. The attentive staff and cozy atmosphere make it a favorite for locals. Enjoy the "best steak frites in Sydney" and delightful weeknight specials. Highly recommended for a unique culinary journey.

106 Reviews

  1. Jane

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved steak night! Great value and amazing cocktails.

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  2. Matt

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always beyond at Waratah when getting cocktails down stairs, this was the first time dinning there which absolutely perfection.

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  3. Adrian

    Adelaide

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top quality food and cocktails. Brilliant staff. Definitely will return

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  4. Eunice

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Entrees were good, mains were mediocre. Fish was very bland. Service was clumsy and slow. Nice verandah seating though.

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  5. Tegan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good, wine and service. Highly recommend the place and would go back again

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  6. Adam

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service good, ambience good, food took a while to come out and the burger was cold ish. Cocktails nice also.

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  7. Andrew

    VIP

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food served by the most wonderful and attentive staff. Great afternoon

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  8. brigette

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The brunch package is not worth the money. We got one entree and one main. And about 3 drinks each within 90 minutes. The bottomless aspect didn’t exist. We had to continuously ask for drinks and the food is not worth $99 per person. Utterly disappointed.

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  9. Pauline

    Melbourne

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & service, we will be back Thanks everybody

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  10. Vanessa

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous venue for my 50th birthday. Food was so generously portioned and delicious

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FAQs

The Waratah is rated 4.6 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Waratah

308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Liverpool St, Victoria St
  • Area
    Darlinghurst
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Dining Bar, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses & Trains from Kings Cross Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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