Bars and Cafes in Eastern Suburbs (Sydney)

Doyles on the Beach

Since World War II, Doyle's on the Beach has been a seafood institution. It is a great place to have a fish meal and be captivated by the harbor. For five generations, the Doyle family has operated right on the foreshore. The atmosphere is relaxed and the restaurant is full of locals and tourists. Reserve a beach-side table so you can enjoy the view whilst you feast on such delights as baked barramundi, moreton bay bugs, blue swimmer crab salad, or almost any fish grilled or fried.

Darlo Bar

The Darlo Bar is the only Bar in the Royal Sovereign Hotel. Patrons (mostly Darlinghurst locals) sink comfortably into the lounges surrounded by the 50s and 60s décor. They relax within the buzzing activity, made busier by the echoing of the wooden floorboards. Part of the hotel houses a bottle shop where you can grab a bottle before heading down Victoria Street to the many local restaurants. Alternatively, grab a cafe-style, inexpensive snack from the Bar. If you start here, you may end up here or choose to party all night in the nearby Kings Cross.

Green Park Hotel

After over 100 years of being open, Green Park Hotel is still one of the places to be seen in the inner city. On the weekends locals pack out the place so its almost impossible to grab a drink at the bar. However, patrons still pour in for the reasonably priced drinks, the live buzzing atmosphere and the groovy lounge tunes. Stay all night or come in for a drink and grab some wine from the bottle shop before you head off. The Green Park is a local Darlinghurst hangout.

Judgement Bar

Everything else about to close? This is where to go. Welcome to the Court House Hotel's, Judgement Bar. Not a nightclub by any means, but it is open 24 hours and the drinks are among the cheapest along the Oxford Strip. No posers and no scene queens, so if you are not looking fabulous, and it is too early for you to go home, drop by for a drink.

Soho Bar and Lounge

Just off the hustle and bustle of the main Kings Cross drag, Soho Bar and Lounge has been attracting the coolest Sydneysiders since it opened in 1980. Consistently renovated to keep up with changing fashions, the interior is sleek and contemporary. Punters hang downstairs for a boogie and go upstairs for a cocktail from the bar. A favorite amongst celebrities, Soho was rumored to be the meeting spot of Kylie Minogue and the late Michael Hutchence.

The Burdekin Hotel

The Burdekin Hotel is the kind of place you would not wish to leave, once you enter it. Within this trendy up market hotel there are five bars. Lay back in your comfy seat and enjoy the cool drinks or cocktails. There is something for everyone here. The place is also available for private events and functions.

O'Cafe

They say this is one of Bondi's best kept secrets. In a fabulous location with a great menu, it has a lot to offer. Opposite the Bondi Beach, you can relax in the Mediterranean ambiance created by the décor and the choice of dishes. Enjoying a mixed clientele of tourists and locals, so there is something for everyone. Some unusual breakfast treats include shakshuka (eggs cooked in a tomato salsa) or French bread served with maple syrup. For lunch you can choose from fresh salads, burgers or delicious seafood starting at moderate prices.

Jack and Jill's Fish Cafe

This café boasts some of the freshest, tastiest and most reasonably priced seafood in town. With fabulous views over beautiful Coogee Beach, there is always something interesting to look at. The casual and relaxed atmosphere makes this a most enjoyable dining experience. The staff are friendly and the café enjoys a mixed clientele, being popular with both locals and tourists. Dishes include Thai style fish cakes with sweet chilli salsa, fresh Seafood Chowder, grilled sardine fillets on rocket with balsamic vinaigrette and marinated baby Octopus salad.

Rushcutters Bay Kiosk

This little café boasts a fabulous setting in Rushcutters Bay Park, and hence provides some great views. Sit outside and enjoy the Sydney sunshine along with the joggers, sailors and Frisbee players in this lush park. Friendly and relaxed, locals and tourists alike delight in the great surroundings and wholesome food. Rushcutters Bay Kiosk is especially popular with families. The menu is simple and the food fresh. There is also a good selection of coffee and other chilled drinks.

Royal Oak Hotel

Situated in the heart of the ritzy Double Bay shopping area, surprisingly, Royal Oak Hotel pub is a scene-free, spend-free space with a welcoming atmosphere. The punters are mainly locals who either work or live in the area and the décor is smart, clean and comfortable. 

25th Floor Cocktail Bar

Only a short walk from Kings Cross, here you will find real style, service and atmosphere. The view from the bar on the 25th Floor of the Bayview Boulevard Hotel is flawless especially when you've got a champagne cocktail in your hand. The mood is old fashioned and the cocktail are shaken, stirred and decorated to perfection. An unforgettable experience, you will share it with well-heeled tourists and locals indulging in a bit of the luxurious.

Teascapes Cafe

Teascapes is to locals what "Central Perk" is to Ross, Rachel of 'Friends' Fame in the TV show. With big, well-worn comfy sofas, a cupboard full of board games, a range of reading material and a piano; it is just like your own living room. The menu includes vegetarian nachos; a colossal serving of beans, corn chips and salsa smothered in sour cream and guacamole and topped with cheese, pumpkin soup including Turkish toast and thickly filled focaccias.