FIND THE ROCKS

The Mercantile Hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and situated in the heart of The Rocks where glimpses of Sydney's unique heritage abound at every turn. Only minutes away are the famous Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the bustling City Centre.

At night, you'll be entertained by our Irish and Bush Bands whilst sipping our famous draught Guinness in our Molly Malone Bar. You may even wish to browse through our James Joyce Gallery.

Hidden behind the historic sandstone and stained glass facade of this heritage listed building is a stylish, warm and welcoming traditional Italian ristorante. Spanning three levels, Amoroma Ristoante Pizzera offers a dining experience to suit any occasion.

Located at the gateway to Australia's finest heritage district this distinguished building, completed in 1886, was designed by architect William Wilkinson. it was the site of the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank.

Superbly located in the heritage precinct of Sydney, Amo Roma features floor to ceiling glass windows enabling you to relax and fully enjoy the surroundings. A warm ambience, innovative Italian cuisine and excellent service always ensures a memorable dining experience at Amo Roma.

The private dining room, cocktail lounge and outdoor terrace occupy the entire top floor, making it perfectly suited for private functions and special occasions such as Wedding receptions and Corporate bookings. The dining area has marble open fireplaces, polished floors and striking gothic windows. For cocktails, the capacity is 150 and for fine dining, the capacity is 80 guests.

The middle level seats up to 30 guests and features a view of our Head Chef and his team at work. This area is perfectly suited to Group bookings.

An attraction in its own right, the New York-inspired Blu Horizon Bar exudes urban sophistication. The exclusive cocktail lounge is located high above the city with panoramic views of Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

Sydney's oldest continually licenced hotel and home of Sydney's premier microbrewery have expanded their product offering to include online sales of 100% naturally brewed ale and merchandise.

Now brewing, bottling and delivering the finest ale in Sydney,
direct to your home or office.

At Wine Odyssey we provide a showcase for Australia’s best winemakers, our restaurant and bar is a place where you can appreciate and enjoy Australia’s greatest wines without having to explore Australia! We have done it for you!

Our restaurant is housed in a beautiful historic building offering a modern and relaxed environment, with food and wine that will amaze you. You will be given the perfect advice from our staff as to what wine is best had with your meal.

Bar 100 is a new concept set to shake the foundations of Sydney’s ever-changing bar scene. With an extensive wine, beer and cocktail list and modern Australian bar food menu, the real “wow” factor comes with the glittering fit out. Spanning three levels and fusing the original colonial structures with modern lounge spaces, bars and VIP areas, Bar 100 knows no bounds.

BAR100’s main level is simply breathtaking. Surrounded by booths, as well as high tables and stools, this is both a magnificent and comfortable space to enjoy. Sit back, relax and enjoy Sydney’s best live music with local and international DJs playing weekly.

Lining BAR100’s main bar sandstone walls are smart leather booths, which may also be hired for more casual gatherings. Perfect for team drinks, farewells and birthdays. Seated 8-15 guests per booth. Cocktail 20 guests.

We cater for all types of occasions, including Corporate Functions, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Hens & Bucks Nights... and we guarantee that your special night will be a memorable one.

Our friendly staff would like to make your visit one you'll remember, and we guarantee to transport you to the exotic and sensual delights of South America, without leaving Sydney.

Positioned in the historic Rocks precinct, the Australian Heritage Hotel (est. 1914) holds the longest running hotel license in Sydney. Renowned for its quaint heritage charm, passion for Australian craft beers and traditional gourmet pizzas, the Australian Hotel has been a favourite among Aussies and tourists alike for almost a century. The pub has over 100 bottled beers, delicious pizzas (including Kangaroo & Crocodile) and a true blue Aussie style loved by all who visits. Make sure the Australian Hotel is on your list of things to do in Sydney – it’s a true culinary experience!

Welcome to the Hero of Waterloo Hotel. Since colonial time our doors have always been open providing over 160 years of good cheer to the locals and visitors of Sydney Australia.

Live music, award winning food, ghost tours and a heritage landmark classification it is a must when visiting The Rocks, the birthplace of the nation, to include a visit and soak up the atmosphere at this convict-built hotel.

With the bar and restaurant always busy you may encounter an old friend or two and if you are lucky the ghost of Anne Kirkman may welcome you.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Relax while you enjoy one of our six 100% natural award winning ales brewed on the premises. Come in for lunch or dinner and enjoy our delightful pub fare or simply snack on a pork pie or ploughman's lunch. We have large screens for those big sporting events and no poker machines on site.

Located in Sydney's prestigious Observatory Tower Bistro Lilly is a Modern French-Australian Restaurant where traditional French Cuisine meets the flavours of the Australian market. The seasonal menu prepared by Chef David Koorey highlights the quality of fine ingredients served in a casual setting.

Relish the warm ambience and choice cuisines from some of the best restaurants in Sydney, Australia.

At the all-day dining restaurant, Café Mix, expect an international dining experience from the establishment's exquisite buffet spread. Be mesmerized by the most outstanding harbour views as you savour Australia's finest food at Altitude Restaurant.

Lobby Lounge serves as a popular spot for meeting and casual socializing. Cocktails, fruit juices, soft drinks and light snacks are available all day.

Refreshing beers and a heady variety of international wines, cocktails and liqueurs can be savoured at the New York inspired, Blu Bar on 36.

Our Lobby Lounge is an elegant bar in Sydney where you can view a landscaped garden through two-storey windows. It is a favourite meeting place to relax and enjoy gourmet coffees and teas all day, light snacks and tantalising cocktails. Sit back and relax in the peaceful surrounds of the Lobby Lounge and the outdoor Terrace.

The Bar at Park Hyatt Sydney is a contemporary, stylish and sophisticated lounge bar serving a selection of fine beverages, boutique Australian and international wines, and light fare.

Warm interiors, intimate seating, luxurious appointments and mood lighting at The Bar will create a stylish setting for the most discerning of guests. Relax in style at The Rocks, Sydney.

Live jazz, award-winning cocktails and a sophisticated contemporary fit-out would prove a stellar combo even in the most mundane of settings. However, it just so happens that this chic saloon boasts some of the best views in Sydney.

At Harts Pub we can accommodate many styles of functions. From small groups to large corporate events, we can cater for it all. Our heritage listed pub has many small rooms that can be booked individually or grouped together to customise the style of function you are looking for.

Located on the Ground floor of the hotel, the HRH Wine Bar is just for you. Incorporating the charm of its heritage past, combined with the latest in world leading design and international service, why not step in for a freshly made espresso or relax with friends over a glass of specialty wine and perhaps something from our delicious tapas menu. HRH Wine Bar specialises in boutique wines sourced from around the globe and is the heart of The Harbour Rocks Hotel. Sophisticated, private, welcoming and beautiful, the HRH Wine Bar is designed for you.

Spend a day exploring The Rocks and chances are youll uncover a few secrests. Steeped in history, the area is famous for its beautiful sandstone building, narrow cobbled streets & cute hotels. But if you want to escape the crowds, The Observer Hotel is the place to be. Est. 1848, this gorgeous pub is definitely one of the Best Kept Srecrets in The Rocks. Combining old-world charm with contemporary comfort and style, its the perfect place to while away in the afternoon.

Enjoy Live music at the pub seven days a week and on Saturdays and Sundays afternoons, or catch all your favourite sporting action Live games on our giant plasma screens. The Observer is ideal for your next function and the freindly staff that will do all they can to make sure your event is a huge success. The Observer Hotel, the Best-Kept Secret in the Rocks....Make it Your Secret, too.

Perched above Sydney's spectacular harbour at the top of the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, Altitude Restaurant is among the city's most iconic dining experiences.

Altitude Restaurant has been awarded One Hat by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2011 and most recently awarded the Chef's Hat by the Australian Good Food and Travel Guide in 2012.

Modern Australian cuisine and an extensive boutique wine list are accompanied by five-metre high floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Sydney Harbour.

A lavish glass encased private dining room seats up to 18 and is available for private engagements upon enquiry.

In Belgium, home of today’s fashion and design avant-garde, the typical bistro has its own distinctive style, with a way of eating, drinking and socialising that has developed over centuries and continues to this day. Sydneysiders have been enjoying this tradition for over 10 years.

At Heritage Bar & Restaurant, you will find Beer being served and poured in the traditional way, a Belgian inspired menu within the surrounds of an authentic European bistro.

The venue, Heritage Bar & Restaurant in The Rocks, was designed by the trendsetting Belgian-based design firm, Creneau International. The venue features glowing mahogany-stained solid oak, engraved bar stools, bevelled mirrors, vintage beer posters and etched glass. The interior pieces (tables, chairs, antique tiles, wood panelling, bar, mirrors, old stove, etc) were imported from Belgium. The look is designed to replicate the traditional Belgian Bistro and has been recreated from architectural salvage - mostly with vintage pieces from the 1900s to the 1940s.

Heritage Bar & Restaurant Sydney is popular with corporate events, lunches, dinners, after work drinks and functions. Sydneysiders and visitors alike enjoy the best beers in the world in a fabulous European environment.
 

Rockpool on George, in the historic Rocks area of Sydney is the fine dining jewel in the Rockpool Group’s crown.

Celebrating 20 years in 2009, this elegant fine dining establishment is a much awarded restaurant destination – one where we pride ourselves on the use of Australia and the world’s best produce, an award winning wine list and Sydney’s most polished service. Sydney’s big night out.

This is the unwavering philosophy that has driven Rockpool for over twenty years.

We are cooks living in the modern world and as such, are constantly exposed to new techniques, equipment and products. We share ideas and in turn are inspired by all the great cooks of the world.

Located in the heart of The Rocks, only a short stroll from Sydney CBD and Circular Quay, The Rocks Teppanyaki combines traditional Japanese cuisine with the freshness of Australian prime produce.

The Rocks Teppanyaki restaurant features a teppan grill in each of our intimate dining rooms. The cocktail bar and lounge is perfect for before or after dinner drinks.

Built in the 1880s, the heritage listed building was formerly one of the oldest open air butchers in Sydney. While no structural changes have been made since 1901, this butchery turned residence now houses The Rocks Teppanyaki restaurant.

Hidden behind historic sandstone and stained glass is the stylish, warm and welcoming traditional Italian ristorante – Appetito Pizza Pasta Bar.

Superbly located in the heritage precinct of Sydney, Appetito features floor to ceiling glass windows enabling you to relax and soak up the beautiful surroundings. A warm ambience, innovative Italian cuisine and excellent service ensure a memorable dining experience.

Spanning three levels, Appetito offers versatile spaces incorporating two bars, balcony, outdoor terrace and a private dining room.

Choose from a seasonally changing menu made with locally-sourced market produce, a la carte, or one of many plat du jour and blackboard specials. Be sure to leave some room for spectacular desserts (our forte) prepared every day in the exhibition-style, open plan pastry kitchen by our team of experienced Patissiers led by the renowned Jean Michel Raynaud

And let's not forget the setting. Baroque boasts an architect-designed dining room combining modern textures with a rustic, industrial edge. The restaurant features views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, complimenting the food, wine and service - perfect for an express lunch or romantic evening.

Modern sydney cuisine with the focus on produce, on freshness, on quality, on the best! our menu reflects our city sydney – modern, vibrant, exciting, yet with a healthy respect for the traditional, a multicultural composition with an international outlook.

If close to a single region, then to italy and the mediterranean, but always with an emphasis on the quality of food with a kitchen strategy to exploit its freshness and flavour.

Our expertise in the catering and cookery backs since long time ago with authentic Kitchen restaurant in 69 George Street, The Rocks. Our staffs are living up with their own motto "High altitude food served with great attitude". We use only the finest ingredients and we guarantee that our food has no MSG and no meat tenderizer.

If cuisine is an art, then our chef Claude has mastered the magnificent canvas. We serve innovative cuisine from different regions with genuine, friendly hospitality and with great efficiency. Claude's Kitchen food is as diverse as the country itself and its ethnic groups. Keeping this in mind, Chef´s Claude has prepared the menu with meticulous care, so his customers can enjoy the different varieties and flavors of the world here in Sydney. For the regulars, we have ever changing chef’s special menu which changes periodically.

At Harts Pub, the home of Rocks Brewing Company, our mission is to provide Sydney with an experience different to any other pub. Serving Australia's best hand crafted beer, rotating through our 12 taps, there will always be something new to experience.

Our Chef has tailored a menu to cleverly match with the craft beer flowing. The food is unparalleled with pubs in Sydney and sets the benchmark for pub food.

Hickson Road Bistro, caters specially to pre and post theatre diners. Conveniently located off the Sydney Theatre foyer, the restaurant includes an outdoor eating area, taking advantage of the leafy avenue that has been created. With a regularly changing menu, the restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine complimented by a wide selection of domestic and international wines, with fast and friendly service.

The Orient Restaurant in the Heritage Room on the first floor of the Orient is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, serving modern Australian cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Our wine list boasts great Australian wines as well as fine French champagnes, all perfectly matched to our  new menu, from recently appointed head chef Aaron Kingdom.

Ideal for a quick business lunch or a leisurely meal with friends, the Restaurant is also available for functions. Download a functions package and our menus, or go to the Contact page and let us know what event we can help you plan.

Pony is positioned in the heart of the historical Rocks precinct. We are located on the ground floor of the Rocks Visitor Centre only a step from George Street and a short walking distance for the Sydney CBD and Circular Quay train station.
On street and secure parking are available nerby in Argyle and Harrington streets.

Australia's Thai food doyen, Sailors Thai owns the hallmark of Sydney's most delicious and authentic Thai food.

Showcasing genuine Thai food at two ends of the spectrum – on the street and as it is in private homes and fashionable Thai restaurants – Sailors Thai awaits you.

Pioneering true Thai cuisine in Australia since the early '90s, Peter Bowyer and David Thompson introduced real Thai food to Sydney at their Darley Street Thai restaurants.

Set within an impressive designer space in the historic Argyle Precinct at The Rocks, Saké Restaurant & Bar serves up contemporary Japanese fare created by sushi master Shaun Presland, who draws on authentic Japanese training to present an outstanding mix of new-style sushi and classic dishes.

Join us at Saké Restaurant & Bar to be in the heart of the action, in addition to Shaun’s menu that changes with the seasons and is perfectly matched to a premium range of imported sakes, allowing guests to gain greater insight into the age-old Japanese tradition of delicately balancing flavours. Further, Saké Restaurant & Bar Sydney is part of ArgyleXchange, providing you with the most choice at any time of the day or night.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the loyal customers who has visited our web site for the support and interest in Shiki.

This year we are celebrating our 30th year of business, making it the longest established Japanese restaurant in Sydney. Our team at Shiki will continue to improve in making your dinning experience at Shiki pleasant and more enjoyable.

Since opening in October 2010, The Cut Bar & Grill has earned a reputation of delivering the highest quality cuts of meat and sustainable seafood with perfectly matched wines and impeccable service.

Join us for our 2013 Wine Series Dinners, the first of which feature Henschke and Felton Road.

Park Hyatt Sydney's new signature restaurant, The Dining Room, is reminiscent of a luxurious harbourside residence, bathed in natural light, with magical views of Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay and the iconic Sydney Opera House.

New contemporary interiors with cream colour tones will be a striking contrast to the blue of the harbour, creating a relaxed-yet-refined atmosphere ideal for lingering lunches, key business meetings and romantic dinners.

With awe-inspiring Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge views from every room, Italian Village serves freshly plated contemporary Italian cuisine; deliciously crafted pastas, rustic gourmet pizzas and modern Australian options made from seasonal produce. Adorned with exposed terracotta and sandstone walls, timber detailing and atmospheric lighting; Italian Village combines rustic charm with warm service, delivering guests an appealing space for any occasion.Perfectly positioned within a three-level 18th century sandstone building in the heart of The Rocks precinct, Italian Village brings the tradition and simplicity of Italy to the shores of Sydney Harbour.

Ideal for enjoying an exceptional meal on Sydney Harbour foreshore with friends and family, Italian Village also has many distinctive and character-filled private dining rooms designed for weddings, business events, engagements, christenings and birthday celebrations.

Boasting awe-inspiring views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the world-famous Opera House, Waterfront offers guests the finest harbour front dining position in Sydney. Set in the Rocks precinct in the original Campbell’s Storehouses built in 1839, Waterfront is in the heart of Sydney, close to CBD hotels and public transport.A team of dedicated chefs serve a range of fresh Australian cuisine, delivered with impeccable service. A distinctive replica of a square-rigged colonial sailing ship mast adorns the outside paved dining area of the restaurant, a fine tribute to the restaurant’s colonial history.Within its three-levels Waterfront presents a range of private rooms furnished with nautical decor for both small and large groups. Waterfront is a charming Sydney location for weddings, business  events, dinners and family celebrations.Waterfront exudes the grandeur and charm of the past, which is matched by its lavishly crafted cuisine.

At Wildfire we believe that fine dining is an adventure. An escape into our culinary world of superior produce, extraordinary cuisine, eclectic wines and acute attention to service detail. Our contemporary Australian menu honours both our produce and those great chefs who've gone before, by fusing traditional cooking methods with modern influences and tastes.

Our custom-made grills and ironbark wood fire ovens provide an authenticity to our cuisine that at once comforts and delights.

Nestled in an original sandstone storehouse at Campbell’s Cove in the historic Rocks precinct, Wolfies offers unrivalled views of Sydney’s spectacular Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Encompassing contemporary meals and graceful service, Wolfies provides an exceptional dining experience within easy walking distance from all Sydney CBD hotels.

Specialising in freshly-plated contemporary Australian cuisine, Wolfies’ a la carte menu offers innovative meals crafted by a passionate team of chefs. Open for both lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy their meals outside on the Sydney Harbour foreshore or inside in one of the restaurants intimate sandstone private rooms featuring mahogany floors and exposed timber beams.
 

The Glenmore Hotel was built by Brewers Tooth & Co in 1921 and has been an Aussie icon ever since. It is one of the last surviving pre- Harbour Bridge buildings on Cumberland Street, north of the Cahill Expressway. The site is known to have been occupied from the early years of 1800, although it is likely that, like the other ridges of The Rocks, it was occupied by the encampment of settlers in the first weeks of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.

Situated on the first floor with its large expanse of convict-quarried sandstone, the Restaurant is renowned for its innovative and eclectic Australian cuisine and expansive wine list.

As Sydney’s most popular and authentic Munich-style restaurant, the Löwenbräu Keller offers hearty cuisine and quality imported biers in a traditional bier-hall environment – right in the heart of The Rocks. The emphasis is on fabulous food, bier and entertainment, so guests can have plenty of pure fun with family, friends and colleagues any day or night of the week.

Phillip's Foote is a fully licensed Restaurant for 220 people with 130 seats undercover in our heritage building, the remainder in our external award winning courtyards. We have many areas available from the Phillip Room, the picturesque Sydney Cove Room to the Garden Courtyard for functions as well as general use.

We are open seven days of the week for lunch and dinner. There are two fully stocked bars with fine bottled wine, draught and bottled beer all available at reasonable prices. For real value try our house wine.

Set on the site of Sydney’s first hospital is the newest addition to the vibrant restaurant scene in The Rocks, Scarlett Restaurant. This unique combination of heritage charm and the latest in modern appointments brings together two beautiful styles into one outstanding dining venue. Soft leather seating and history filled stonework give Scarlett Restaurant an ambiance like no other restaurant in Sydney. Dine in the privacy of our private dining room, or enjoy the warm atmosphere of the main restaurant, opening up onto historic Nurses Walk. Fine dining steeped in history is brought to life again at Scarlett Restaurant, the oldest new restaurant in Sydney. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner daily.

Having been independently established and run for over 25 years, the Imperial Peking Harbourside has evolved with the times by listening to you and catering to your needs and tastes.

Imperial Peking Harbourside has incorporated many new gourmadising touches into its menu and have subsequently won many prestigious awards.

Traditional Pekinese cuisine has been altered into a lighter, more contemporary palate, with a blend of exotic tastes to create a delicious and tantilising culinary delight.

Located in the Rocks on the corner of Argyle Street and Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway, Kendall Lane, designer Michael McCann transformed the historic former bond warehouse into a unique dining space. The interior features a dramatic open kitchen with pony hide clad kitchen counter, heritage brick walls and commissioned woven art hangings on a mesh-clad side wall. The restaurant is intimate with an outdoor deck with a stunning communal dining table and lounge bar.

Pony Lounge and Dining is a restaurant which is no doubt as unique as its name, offering an honest flavour driven menu with the freshest produce. Critically acclaimed Chef Damian Heads reigns supreme leading a team of chefs who pride themselves on using only the freshest ingredients to create dishes in house which showcase Australian produce.

Having been independently established and run for over 25 years, the Imperial Peking Harbourside has evolved with the times by listening to you and catering to your needs and tastes.

Imperial Peking Harbourside has incorporated many new gourmadising touches into its menu and have subsequently won many prestigious awards.

Traditional Pekinese cuisine has been altered into a lighter, more contemporary palate, with a blend of exotic tastes to create a delicious and tantilising culinary delight.