Best Live Music Restaurants in The Spit

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Eastern SuburbsInner SouthInner WestLower North ShoreNorthern BeachesRandwick and surrounds

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BalmainBarangarooBelroseBrookvaleChippendaleCollaroy

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Doyles Garden Bar

4.3

Awesome(198)

££££Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsons Bay

Booked 5 times today

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.

2. Analog

4.3

Awesome(58)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Mosman

Booked 9 times today

Analog Mosman is a contemporary café nestled in the heart of Mosman, offering a unique blend of minimalist design and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its carefully curated menu, Analog features specialty coffee and a selection of thoughtfully crafted dishes that emphasize fresh, local ingredients. Whether you're looking for a cosy spot to enjoy a morning brew or a stylish setting for brunch with friends, Analog Mosman delivers a relaxed yet refined dining experience.

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3. Garfish Crows Nest

4.6

Exceptional(1006)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Crows Nest

Booked 16 times today

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best. BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)$8 corkage per person.

4. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(293)

££££Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 4 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.

5. The Pantry Manly

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4.7

Exceptional(65)

££££Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Manly

Booked 23 times today

Located at the water's edge of world-famous Manly beach, The Pantry Manly is the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner – the ultimate day-to-night dining destination.With a menu focused on fresh, local and seasonal produce, The Pantry Manly offers a taste of modern Australia with a choice of succulent meat dishes, freshly caught seafood and sharing plates complemented by an extensive wine, craft beer and cocktail list.

6. Hustlers. Syd

4.5

Awesome(187)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Sydney CBD

Booked 21 times today

Our menus will take you on a culinary journey throughout Asia, paying homage to our cultures by elevating traditional flavours through modern techniques. Enter underground and indulge in a mouth-watering menu of shared plates and cocktails.

7. Divino Osteria

4.5

Awesome(21)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Elizabeth Bay

Booked 11 times today

WELCOME to Divino Osteria!Nestled in the heart of Elizabeth Bay, Divino Osteria is a humble celebration of Italy's vibrant culinary heritage, offering a warm, family-style atmosphere with a touch of modern flair. Whether you're a lover of Italian food or simply seeking a cozy yet refined casual dining experience, Divino Osteria promises to captivate your senses from the moment you walk through the door. Founded by Anthony Alafaci, whose Italian roots inspire a love for sharing exceptional food and wine, whilst our Head Chef Andrea Di Stefano from Sicily, ensures our kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients. ‘Divino’ means ‘divine’ in Italian, ‘Osteria’ refers to a traditional Italian restaurant, typically more casual and focused on offering local, home-style dishes. At Divino Osteria, our mission is simple: To artfully serve bold, authentic flavours with genuine hospitality, creating a dining experience that feels like sharing a meal at a friend’s home.

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8. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(539)

££££Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 7 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a modern Australian restaurant located in Sydney's CBD, offering an innovative and uncomplicated menu that blends diverse cultural influences. The restaurant serves a range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, with a focus on delivering delicious flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Mode's menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine, featuring a balance of locally sourced produce and global culinary techniques. The restaurant is known for its chic atmosphere, ideal for casual dining, business lunches, or evening meals with a sophisticated touch.

9. Frank Mac's

4.5

Awesome(95)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • The Rocks

Booked 4 times today

Frank Mac's. Gin & Cocktail Bar The original 1840s sandstone walls of the building Frank Mac’s now occupies a 120-person capacity bar which flows from outdoor seating on George Street, across two levels and into a back courtyard. Whereas the downstairs space feels cosy and intimate, dotted with vintage leather banquettes, dark jade and light orange velvet armchairs, low tables and a fireplace, the ground level you’ll walk into off George Street will reflect the energy of the bartenders working behind the almost five-metre-long oak bar. A handful of bar stools provide the perfect vantage point to take in the cocktail mixology while the dark velvet curtains, worn leather banquette seats and cosy fireplace of the ‘Snug’ provides groups of up to eight with a private space to retreat and relax.

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10. East Village Hotel Balmain

4.6

Exceptional(36)

££££Price: Moderate

• Australian • Balmain

Booked 12 times today

Affectionately nicknamed ‘The EVH’ by our locals, we are proudly ‘pokie free’, dog friendly, and the only remaining hotel in East Balmain. Super conveniently located, only 100m from the East Balmain Ferry (or 2 minute's walk), we are also only one ferry ride from Barangaroo!

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From verified diners like you

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LorraineR
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
For this calibre of restaurant I would have thought they would use fresh hand cut chips not frozen, it puts the quality of the dish down. Everything else was really good. We will return.
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Garfish Crows NestPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Crows Nest
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4.6
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Carla
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always love going to Analog. We had such a nice night and the food is delicious.
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AnalogPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Mosman
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4.3
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Diana
London •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely meal, good service, friendly staff in pleasant surroundings.
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The Pantry ManlyPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Manly
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
This is the best bar in Sydney. Exceptional staff, the best poured Guinness in Sydney and the live music is sensational.
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The Doss HousePrice: Moderate• Australian• The Rocks
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4.5
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christine
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
Great table close to the seafront. Relaxed ambiance. Food was good but would have preferable service
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Doyles Garden BarPrice: Moderate• Australian• Watsons Bay
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4.3

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