Best Historic Restaurants in Waverley

6 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Grounds Coffee Factory restaurant

1. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 88 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

2. Glass Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(1864)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 24 times today

Glass Brasserie is an eloquent, lofty restaurant and wine bar with panoramic views overlooking Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building. Under the culinary guidance of head chef Natalie Murphy, the Glass team dreams up honest, simple culinary experiences that celebrate the finest seasonal produce in imbued flavour.The brasserie-style menu is designed to take guests on a journey, losing themselves in the enclaves of the restaurant's ambiance, flavours and character. Glass boasts one of Sydney's most comprehensive wine lists, curated by Head Sommelier, Mauro Bortolato for almost two decades. The 3,500 strong collection is encased in a striking wine wall that spans floor to ceiling through the space. Designed by renowned interior designer, Tony Chi, the restaurant's interior exudes equal party's intimacy and grandeur with it's ambient open-plan kitchen and expansive day-to-night dining experiences.Located on Level 2, 488 George Street, Sydney.

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3. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(102)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 19 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

4. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(290)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 5 times today

The Doss House - where fine whiskies and cocktails meet the historical char of one of the oldest suburbs, The Rocks. Combine this with one of our famous Cheese Boards or Ploughman's Platters from our ever-changing menu and you might have just found your perfect spot to spend the day sipping on premium spirits. Tugged away between George St and Kendall Lane we're right there but so hidden at the same time.Recapturing the convivial spirit of Sydney’s formative years, the original sandstone walls of The Doss House bring warmth to our unique basement bar which features a beautiful terrace area and rare original fireplaces.Built in the 1840s, what we call The Doss House today has been the home to a rich, eclectic collection of tenants including a boot maker, boarding house, doctor’s surgery and opium dealer, some which have been entwined within the interiors of the five, cosy bar spaces.

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5. Gavroche Chippendale

4.9

Exceptional(294)

Price: Expensive

• French • Chippendale

Booked 15 times today

Gavroche Chippendale is your little corner of Paris in the heart of Sydney. It brings not only classic French cuisine to Sydney, but also an accoutrement from the culinary epicentre of the country – like an imposing oakwood entrance from Lyon’s venerable Brasserie Georges, brass-railed banquette seating, oversized carved wooden bar and hand-painted tiled walls for an authentic Parisian experience. Taste your way through our classic Parisian menu by French-born Chef Batiste Gouraud and his team, from escargots de bourgogne, steak frites and canard confit to the classic crème brûlée. With an array of classic dishes that capture the Parisian spirit, and a wine list with a mix of hand-selected French and Australian wines, you’ve got the buzz of Paris in the heart of Sydney!Located inside the heritage-listed historic Old Rum Store located on the bustling Kensington Street in Chippendale. In close proximity to Sydney's Central Station and University of Technology.

6. Spice House

4.5

Awesome(1)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Chippendale

Spice House is the upstairs space of one of our historic terrace houses, comprised of 2 rooms, both with their own balconies. The rooms can be used as a function or event space, or as private dining rooms. Follow the fiery red dragon up the stairs to experience Spice Alley privately, and set your next gathering amongst the bold style and seductive spell of Spice House.To secure one or both rooms of Spice House, the charge is $40 per person. The $40 per person fee includes $30 worth of Spice Alley food* and drinks**. The remaining $10 covers venue hire, use of eskies, plastic cups, additional share plates and cutlery, use of the Spice House sound system and cleaning fee.* Your $30 credit is valid at Alex Lee Kitchen, Ginger & Spice, Bang Luck Thai Street Food, Sedap Malaysian, Yum Yum Asian BBQ & Salad, Hong Kong Diner, Shanghai Dumpling Bar, Beer Garden, Dimsum House and Tabe-ru.A minimum of 10 guests and full prepayment is required to secure a booking at Spice House.

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AmyVIP
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our server, Kevin, was amazing. The kitchen was a little slow- but the food and drinks were incredible and I prefer a leisurely dinner to feeling rushed. We each had steak, which was delicious and perfectly cooked and the sides were great as well.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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SimoneVIP
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Gorgeous location and excellent service. We’ve just been to Paris and the Crêpes Suzette at Gavroche was much better than what we had there. Lovely cocktails. Highly recommend.
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Gavroche ChippendalePrice: Expensive• French• Chippendale
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4.9
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Winnie
Sydney •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The restaurant is accomodating as we were running late due to poor weather, and customer service is very good considering how busy they get on the weekends. Thank you and we will be back again!
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The Grounds Coffee FactoryPrice: Moderate• Australian• Eveleigh
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4.3
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Naoise
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 Jan 2025
Amazing service, music and atmosphere on a Sunday as always!
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The Doss HousePrice: Moderate• Australian• The Rocks
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4.5
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Louise
Sydney •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Jan 2025
Always fabulous! We had a wonderful afternoon tea to celebrate a birthday. The food was excellent. A family favourite
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Glass BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.5

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grounds Coffee Factory

2. Glass Brasserie

3. Pony Dining The Rocks

4. The Doss House

5. Gavroche Chippendale

6. Spice House

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