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Doyles Garden Bar, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW

Doyles Garden Bar

4.2
4.2
182 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Doyles open -air Garden Bar is located right on the beach in Watsons Bay. Try one of our refreshing cocktails, a draught beer or a glass of wine & order from the new garden bar menu. A great place to chill out & watch the sunset !!

The bar is located at our restaurant Doyles on the Beach, Watsons Bay.

On this, The restaurants original site, Doyles on the Beach opened Australia first seafood restaurant in 1885. We have been family owned and operated for over 5 generations.

The restaurant internationally famous and a mecca for Sydneysiders and tourists alike, offering a stunning range of fresh seafood.

Outdoor relaxed dining located right next to the beach. Live music on Saturdays 4pm - 7pm & Sunday's 3pm - 6pm weekly.

Open from 11.30am until late.

For restaurant bookings please book at Doyles on the Beach - not Doyles Garden Bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9337 2007
  • Website
    http://www.doyles.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Garden Bar is a self-service venue. For private standing events a canape option is available on request with a minimum of 7 days notice. For more information please contact lucas@doyles.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    Private functions are available in our Garden Bar. Please contact lucas@doyles.com.au for pricing and more information.
  • Location
    11 Marine Pde, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW 2030
  • Neighborhood
    Watsons Bay
  • Parking details
    street parking nearby
  • Public transit
    bus & ferry
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doyles Garden Bar boasts "amazing views" and "great service," making it a must-visit in Sydney. With a "fantastic location," guests enjoy "tasty bites" and a "relaxed vibe." While some find the seafood typical, the drinks and overall atmosphere with a stunning view are well-praised.

182 Reviews

  1. Linda

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Doyles for special occasions for many years. It is one of the best situated restaurants in Sydney, fabulous view, pleasant service and good food. Today I was extremely disappointed with the food - my prawn salad was virtually inedible - the prawns dry and tasteless, and the dressing did not have enough flavour to cover for this. The sourdough cob had been reheated to cover the fact that it was not freshly baked (at least yesterday's baking). My partner's flathead was flavourful, but some of the batter was over-browned. The chips were OK. The staff were pleasant but a bit vague. It took some nudging before our waitperson thought to bring cutlery.....While the prices were not excessive, I really expected more based on my experiences of Doyles food in previous years. The food and service do not match the fabulous site.

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  2. Duc Quang

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit overpriced but for the location it is Okay not so bad

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  3. John

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    great venue, great meals, service ok and the high prices are to cover the cost of the fantastic location. Always loves visiting this restaurant, will be back again soon

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  4. John

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely spot, but the ambience is spoiled by a live singer (this is a regular feature). It’s a small space and conversation can’t compete with an amplified performance.

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  5. Sarah

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and view amazing as usual. Pesky seagulls.

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  6. Trevor

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food is good, very quick to come out when you order. Staff are very friendly and accommodating.

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  7. Max

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    After visiting Doyle's for many years ,i was very disappointed with the service as it has been reduced to that of a local pub or club. The food was quite ordinary and not how i remember it. I found the staff not really engaged with me or my guests. I will think twice before visiting again .

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  8. Jacqueline

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    nice relaxed vibe, great drinks and food - love Doyles bar.

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  9. Scott

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun relaxed place with a fantastic view Well worth a visit

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  10. Leonardo

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booking was easy and accurate. Management was co-operative in shuffling to a better possy on the prom, bar staff smart and helpful. Great. But seafood was mostly typical Doyle's deep fried fare, fresh, not cheap. Then, when you've got that landmark location, and a sunny afternoon ...... well.

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FAQs

Doyles Garden Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Doyles Garden Bar

11 Marine Pde, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW 2030

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Watsons Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    street parking nearby
  • Public transit
    bus & ferry
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.doyles.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (02) 9337 2007
  • Catering
    The Garden Bar is a self-service venue. For private standing events a canape option is available on request with a minimum of 7 days notice. For more information please contact lucas@doyles.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    Private functions are available in our Garden Bar. Please contact lucas@doyles.com.au for pricing and more information.
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