The Best Restaurants Near Sydney WorldPride 2023

by OpenTable Australia

Updated 31 December 2023

For the first time in the southern hemisphere, WorldPride is coming to the great Harbour City. Whether you’re partaking in restaurant experiences like Gender Bender Bingo or Drag Brunch, or looking for a place to dine nearby, these are the best restaurants to go to during Sydney WorldPride.

Hotel Ravesis

4.5

4.5 (159)

$40 and under

Mediterranean

Bondi Beach

About the restaurant

Join for a WorldPride Drag Brunch overlooking Bondi Beach for some sassy entertainment and delicious tipples.

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SerenaS

Dined on 19 Jun 2024

Loved our experience at Hotel Ravesis. The staff were fantastic. Food was outstanding. It was a quiet night, but we enjoyed having a lovely and relaxing evening. Thank you to the staff, will definitely be back again.

Bar Woolloomooloo

0 (0)

$40 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Woolloomooloo

About the restaurant

In association with Virgin Australia’s Pride Flights, festival goers and guests are encouraged to dial up the glitter and sequins for a recovery do of fabulous proportions.

169 Darlinghurst

5.0

5 (104)

$40 and under

Cafe Dining

Darlinghurst

About the restaurant

169 is a licensed venue open weekends only for coffee and all day breakfast and lunch.
Our iconic location on the corner of William St and Darlinghurst Rd has a rich history. We sit proudly on the border between Kings Cross and Darlinghurst and have some of the best people watching in town.
Our dog friendly terrace is the perfect outdoor area and along with our bar and dining room, stylishly designed and filled with large scale artworks by George Raftopoulos, you can find an area that suits any needs.
We hope to see you at 169 Darlinghurst soon.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 10 Jun 2024

Great service and food. Enjoyed the bottomless brunch

Busshari

4.7

4.7 (34)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Potts Point

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Potts Point, Busshari Restaurant represents the essence of Japanese cuisine: simplicity and freshness. Busshari's decor is soft lit, creating warm and welcoming feel.

Busshari opened in 2006, specializing in Japanese authenticity of simple, delicate sashimi and sushi.

Along with a selected and refined offer of wine and saké we hope to cater for every of your nights of food and drinks.

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Rebecca

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Busshari never fails to provide excellent service, delicious food and a warm ambience! Busshari never fails to deliver excellence all around!

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Experience

Busshari Prix Fixe

Chaco Bar

4.6

4.6 (193)

$41 to $100

Japanese (Yakitori / Poultry)

Potts Point

About the restaurant

Japanese Izakaya in the heart of Kings Cross / Potts Point

Yakitori and charcoal grilling specialist. Step into a warmly lit restaurant to enjoy some hot BBQ paired with a glass of cold sake from our carefully curated beverage list.

30 Seconds walk from Kings Cross Station.

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Nicholas

Dined on 27 Dec 2024

Excellent food and ambience. Great mix of creativity and well executed Yakitori staples.

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DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Sydney

4.8

4.8 (85)

$41 to $100

Italian

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant, and outrageously Italian.

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isike

Dined on 23 Dec 2024

perfect hole in the wall spot for authentic pizza, highly recommend for an intimate spot service and food both outstanding

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Three-course DOC Degustazione menu ($70)

ExotiK Latin Cafe

3.8

3.8 (41)

$40 and under

Mexican

Newtown

About the restaurant

At ExotiK Latino Restaurant everything is about passion. Inspired by the colonial architecture and the colorful streets, ExotiK transports you to a place where you can taste a unique fusion of our Mexican & Latin American flavors while delighting your senses with our cocktails, entertainment, and coffees. ExotiK brings you the perfect venue to celebrate your fiesta with the happiness and brightness of our culture. Is a place where you can eat be fun and get the wonderful experience.

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Kathy

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Had a lovely girls lunch on Sunday. Organised a set menu with lots of delicious food. Cocktails were great. Service was friendly and helpful.

Goryon San

4.5

4.5 (453)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.

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Erin

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Watching, whilst also enjoying the aromas of your food cooking is a pleasure too.Beautiful flavours textures and presentation of the meals. Thank you to all the staff.

Konak Turkish Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (97)

$40 and under

Turkish

Newtown

About the restaurant

Konak Turkish Kitchen would like to introduce you to our regional cuisine and hospitality. Serving a sharing menu of a la carte (small, medium or large sharing plates) or banquet dishes. Specialising in charcoal meats/seafood and a large variety of vegetable and grain dishes, Konak Turkish Kitchen for a casual weeknight meal, after work drinks and snacking, special occasion dining and private or corporate functions. Konak Turkish Kitchen also has catering for private or corporate events.

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Markus

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

There’s not much to say - an outstanding dining experience. Great service to start with. Food exceptionally - ordered the set menu. Time in between the courses beautifully set. Thank you! We shall be back.

La Favola

4.6

4.6 (562)

$40 and under

Italian

Newtown

About the restaurant

Whether you like to play it safe with spaghetti or go crazy with casarecce, you'll find all your favourite pastas, fresh and homemade, at new Italian diner La Favola. Let the carb-loading begin.

So who's the master of pasta at La Favola? That would be Italian chef Fabio Stefanelli.
Stefanelli's recipe for success is simple — six pastas and six sauces, and patrons can mix and match as they please.

So La Favola's Family is committed to producing top quality Italian gastronomy, to the use of authentic ingredients, and to keeping the tradition of Italian culture and hospitality vibrant and passionate.

We look forward to serving you!

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Wayne

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

One of the best in Sydney!....service and staff and food amazing.

Penny's Hotel

4.4

4.4 (64)

$40 and under

Australian

Potts Point

About the restaurant

Step into Sydney's newest local gem, where good times are always on the menu. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Potts Point, Penny's offers something for everyone. Indulge in a fantastic menu by Head Chef, Adam Finley, that reimagines your favourite pub classics, explore our extensive wine list, and savour playful cocktails, all served in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.
Located just behind the iconic Coca-Cola Sign and only steps away from Kings Cross Station, Penny's is the perfect blend of charm and convenience, an ideal spot for any occasion.

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Sim

Dined on 17 Oct 2024

The food and service here are brilliant - I'm non-gluten and non-dairy and they were careful about my order which was bloody delicious. Awesome wine as well. Lovely place for a long late lunch.

Newtown Hotel

4.4

4.4 (51)

$40 and under

Gastro Pub

Newtown

About the restaurant

Located on Newtown’s vibrant King Street, The Newtown Hotel is one of the area’s most iconic venues and has hosted parties, served up quality food and poured ice-cold drinks since 1887. The Newtown Hotel is a snapshot into the rich and vibrant history and culture that is Newtown.

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Richard

Dined on 11 Nov 2024

Great pub, love the new space. So much more room now there isn't the dingey pokies room. Menu has changed a bit and didn't have vegan cheese on the night we went. Hopefully sorted out for the next visit.

Pellegrino 2000

4.7

4.7 (1019)

$41 to $100

Italian

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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Row-Yi

Dined 2 days ago

Wow, what a special meal. Every dish was delicious, and the pasta sauces really wowed me. I loved the sashimi starter, the rigatoni carbonara and the pappardelle we had. Best tiramisu we’ve tried thus far! Not a banana fan but still loved the banana caramel dessert. Super great ambience watching all the action in the kitchen from the bar too 🥰

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Experience

$120 banquet 8 to 10 guest everyday

Experience

$85 banquet 8 to 10 guest everyday

Sofia on Cleveland

4.8

4.8 (245)

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

Authentic share plates designed to pair with alluring cocktails will immerse you within the Mediterranean oasis that is Sofia. Sprinkled with a taste of the owners' Greek lineage, this Southern European-inspired Restaurant and Cocktail bar is made memorable by a plethora of grilled dishes, heritage architecture, and luxurious decor. Nathan Treleaven heads the kitchen in this up-and-coming vibrant space, co-launched with acclaimed Chef and Restauranteur veteran, Justin North, on October 5th, 2022.

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Charles

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent choice for a casual yet sophisticated dining experience in Surry Hills. Our meal was sensational on many levels, with the food being delivered with a lot of attention to detail. Our order was- Starters: Heirloom Tomato Salad, Fried Cheese with Honey and Tuna Crudo. Main: Murray Cod. Sides: Kipfler Potatoes and the Horta. Staff were very attentive and regularly checking in and just making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves without being overly in your face. Great date night option, or, in my case a last minute 'OMG I forgot to book for our anniversary' random casual dinner in the city type place. Huge thank you to Erine and her team - well done.

The Chairman

4.5

4.5 (63)

$41 to $100

Chinese

Darlinghurst

About the restaurant

Chinese regional Hunan Cuisine. Previously Chairman Mao Restaurant in Kensington for 12 years.

Awards: 1. Australia's Top 10 Chinese Restaurants by Qantas 2002. 2. Two Chef Hats by Gault&Millau 2018.
3. Listed as one of the favourites in Sydney in globally published WHERE CHEFS EAT

Chef: Dingjun Li

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David

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

One of my favourite Chinese restaurants in Sydney! I have been here many times and keep coming back for the delicious spicy food! We had the pork and the barramundi - both delicious!

The London - Paddington

3.8

3.8 (135)

$40 and under

Pub

Paddington

About the restaurant

Bookings of up to 20 guests only, for functions please head to our website!

Great space for catch ups with friends, to watch the rugby, AFL, footy or cricket. Family friendly. Engagement, reunion, birthday, farewell… or just cause? Look no further than The London’s 4 unique function spaces for groups of 20 to 180, Tuesday to Sunday for lunch or dinner!

Amazing Daily specials include; $8 schooners Tues-Fri from 4-7pm, $16 Burgers & Pizzas for lunch & dinner Wed/Thurs plus Wednesday darts tournament offering $15 jugs, $1 wings & prizes, our famous steak night on Thursdays (get in early), $12 Cocktails Friday & a delicious Sunday $12 spritz'. Your local Paddo Pub with a touch of British flare. CLOSED TUESDAY LUNCH

*As per council restrictions, dogs are currently not permitted on the premises.

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Alan

Dined on 9 Nov 2024

Great local pub with good pub style food, staff friendly and helpful if going there to eat go upstairs where its quieter and you can have a conversation without screaming at each other as it is quite noisy and lively on the ground floor. A pub that is highly recommended and a fantastic local place to go.

Tokki

4.5

4.5 (429)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Korean

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

Inspired by the buzzing night life of Tokyo & Seoul in Surry Hills.

Tokki is a modern day Japanese/Korean Izakaya with an emphasis on shareable dishes accompanied with bespoke cocktails, a variety of Sake & Soju and a fine list of wines.

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Farah

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

What a GREAT restaurant. We had the vegetarian banquet menu and it was delicious. Such a great range of interesting textures and flavours. Really enjoyed it. The venue is cool and has a modern and relaxed ambience. Service was fantastic. Very friendly and very accommodating. Will definitely return.

Tokyo Bird

4.6

4.6 (599)

$40 and under

Japanese

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.

Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

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Steve

Dined 2 days ago

Always an amazing dining experience with incredible staff.

Tommy's Darlinghurst

4.5

4.5 (396)

$41 to $100

Mexican

Darlinghurst

About the restaurant

Tommy's is a Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar in the heart of Darlinghurst, with a passion for Mexican/South American cuisine and agave spirits. In the kitchen we cook over charcoals on our traditional Parrilla charcoal grill to enhance the flavours of the food. Behind the bar we focus on freshness: every juice is freshly squeezed daily and every syrup & cordial made in house creating s truly unique list of margaritas and tequila & mezcal based cocktails.

Head Chef: Marcus Michel has carefully curated our versatile menu. From 8hr slow roasted lamb shoulder tacos to tuna ceviche to MB2+ Ribeye cooked over charcoals, it combines authentic Mexican flavours with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide a truly unforgettable experience.

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Penny

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Fantastic experience, incredible food, reasonably priced, really great staff who were attentive and provided great recommendations and service, without being overbearing. Really fun night! Thank you to all!

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Experience

$5 TACO WEDNESDAYS

Experience

Tommy's Bottomless Margarita Brunch

Experience

BUILD YOUR OWN BANQUET W/ FREE-FLOWING MARGARITA

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

4.6

4.6 (147)

$41 to $100

Sicilian

Paddington

About the restaurant

Here at Zafferano, we like to keep things a little old school, from sourcing to serving, our key values remain.
Simone, the Head Chef and co-owner of Zafferano grew up inside the kitchen of his family's restaurant in Porticello, Sicily and brings that passion and authenticity to his food.
We combine local, fresh, seasonal ingredients with passion and tradition, to create a menu that is endlessly devoted to flavour and quality. We have a love for food, for the whole experience. We believe in celebrating just how powerful food can be, from the seed to the plate. Because connection through food is our mission.
Our space is intimate with only 38 seats and the overall vibe of the restaurant really transports you to Sicily with an outdoor courtyard that feels like a traditional Italian piazza.
We have a few signature dishes however the Risotto Marinara & Spaghetti Marinara are definitely at the for front of our menu.

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Neil

Dined 7 days ago

Great food. Sicilian authenticity. Cant praise the Grillo enough!