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The Waratah, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

The Waratah

4.6
4.6
104 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian
A photo of The Waratah restaurant

The Waratah

4.6
$41 to $100
Australian
Darlinghurst

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood 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
    $41 to $100
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Darlinghurst
  • Cross street
    Liverpool St, Victoria St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses & Trains from Kings Cross Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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

    Nov 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 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
  • BYO Wednesday at The Tah

    A$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    4 Courses - $95 per person including corkage (1 bottle of wine only per person). ONE MENU ONLY - dietaries will not be able to be catered for without 72 hours of prior knowledge. Two Sittings; 6pm & 8:15pm. Cancellations within 48 hours will trigger a fee of $95 per person. Cancellations accepted via email only. We encourage you to pre decant your wines prior to arrival as decanters are very limited. Full beverage list also available.

What 104 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • 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.

104 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Adrian

    Adelaide

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Eunice

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Adam

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 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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  5. Andrew

    VIP

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 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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  6. brigette

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 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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  7. Pauline

    Melbourne

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 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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  8. Vanessa

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 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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  9. Lauren

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, lovely service just a tad slow with drinks. The burrata with cherries were amazing!

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  10. Lisa

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good vibes and definitely worth visiting!

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FAQs

The Waratah is rated 4.6 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Waratah restaurant

The Waratah

4.6
$41 to $100
Australian
Darlinghurst

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    $41 to $100
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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