Next Door is the sister restaurant of Margaret, which, quite literally, sits next door to it at the corner of Bay St and Guilfoyle Avenue. Featuring a rolling 12-hour lunch-to-dinner menu, the bar brings you a selection of specially curated small plates such as Woodfire Grilled Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes with Oregano, Braised Zucchini with Mint, Chilli and Pecorino, as well as an amazing selection of Consorcio, Cuca, Pollastrini, Ortiz and Real Conversas tins with some freshly baked sourdough from Baker Bleu. It's also home to the famous Perry hamburger.
"It's just a place to get some really nice hospitality, chill out and enjoy your day," Neil Perry. Sandwiched between Baker Bleu and Margaret, the indoor dining area is cosy and comfortable, with marble-top tables and an open bar and kitchen.
We are located on Guilfoyle Avenue, off Bay Street.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff Train Station.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Next Door Favourites
A$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For groups of 8 and above, we offer a feasting style set-menu for your group to share. Please note a surcharge of 10% applies for all groups of eight or above and on public holidays.
Next Door Premium Menu
A$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For groups of 8 and above, we offer a feasting style set-menu for your group to share. Please note a surcharge of 10% applies for all groups of eight or above and on public holidays.
Menu
SNACKS
Baker Bleu Sourdough with CopperTree Salted ButterA$3.00
Freshly Shucked Sydney Rock Oysters with Chardonnay MignonetteA$7.00
Margaret Garlic BreadA$14.00
Smoked Oyster Dip with Chives, Crème Fraiche and Crackers A$18.00
Tuna Tartare Crostini with Capers, Shallots, Parsley and Crème FraicheA$24.00
Consorcio Anchovies and Tomato on Baker Bleu SourdoughA$22.00
ENTRÉE
Goldstreet Dairy Fresh Curd with Marinated Peppers and Grilled SourdoughA$24.00
Artichoke Caponata with Pine Nuts, Raisins and San Marzano TomatoesA$19.00
Caesar Salad Inspired by Café Zuni A$19.00
Macy's Salad of Gem Lettuce with Apple, Dates, Celery, Almonds and ComteA$24.00
Carpaccio of Tuna with Lemon and CapersA$29.00
Ceviche of Market Fish Lime, Chilli, Avocado and Rye WafersA$29.00
Spencer Gulf King Prawn Cutlets with Fermented Chilli Mayonnaise A$29.00
Prosciutto San Daniele, Pino's Mortadella and Pino's Cacciatore with Pickles A$25.00
Woodfire Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Tomato and FarroA$25.00
Gooralie Pork, White Rocks Veal and Ricotta Meatballs In San Marzano Tomato SauceA$25.00
MAIN PLATES
Eggplant Parmigiana with San Marzano Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella A$29.00
Tagliolini with Queensland Spanner Crab, Chilli, Garlic and Lemon A$42.00
Grilled Market Fish with Emperor with Lemon, Parsley, Chilli and Garlic A$44.00
Italian Fish Stew with Prawn, Mussels, Squid, Tomato and Grilled Sourdough A$45.00
160g CopperTree American Cheeseburger with Rose Mayo, Onion and Pickles A$25.00
200g CopperTree Farm 'Minute Style' Fillet Steak with Café de Paris Butter A$45.00
Lasagne Bolognese with White Rocks Veal and Gooralie PorkA$38.00
SIDES
Fries A$9.00
Green Salad with Margaret VinaigretteA$10.00
Slow Cooked Winter Greens with Chilli, Anchovy and Parmesan A$14.00
DESSERT
Basque CheesecakeA$14.00
TiramisuA$14.00
Coconut Jelly with Grilled PineappleA$14.00
Cannoli Filled with Ricotta, Candied Orange and PistachioA$7.00
Ice Cream and SorbetA$7.00
What 110 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Energetic
Loved For
Sydney
Australian
Eastern Suburbs
Great for brunch
Eastern Suburbs
Vegetarian-friendly
Eastern Suburbs
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Next Door Double Bay offers a delightful dining experience with a warm, relaxed atmosphere and "great service." Patrons appreciate the "delicious food," especially standout dishes like the Basque cheesecake. While some dishes and seating arrangements have drawn mixed reviews, the "friendly staff" and overall ambiance make it a "great spot" for a casual yet refined meal.
110 Reviews
J
Justin
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant with friendly attentive staff. A must visit for the best burger in town and everything on the now extended menu is fabulous!
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DANIEL
Sydney
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 3
A bit noisy. Enjoyed a glass of wine that never came 🤔
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KellyC
Sydney
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 2
Ambience 2
Usually I love Next Door but as often happens with restaurants it is slipping. My pasta was undercooked, served cold with very little flavour. The crab meat was clumped together and not seasoned at all. Chips were also cold. Main meal was very slow coming out and we had barely finished when the waiter brought the bill as he “had another party for the table”. My plate was full (uneaten) and he did not even ask if there was a problem. I had also emailed when booking to ask for a cupcake for my companions birthday (I have always been given one for a birthday at these venues) and despite her birthday being acknowledged on arrival the celebratory cupcake was never presented. Next Door felt very ‘numbers game’ - get the diners in and out. Service was terribly average. I won’t return which is a shame. I’ve been a consistent customer. I hope Margaret where I also eat at frequently has kept up the standard.
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Rod
Melbourne
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Thank you, wonderful as always. New veal today, first day. First class!
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Rod
Melbourne
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It is the best! Always an excellent experience. Superb food and even better staff who are wonderful, engaging, friendly and knowledgeable about the food in the detail that is typical of service staff at two hat restaurants. Thank you Next Door!
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MICHELLE
Brisbane
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Love it here !! Beautiful food and service and ambience! Can’t wait to come back .
Thank you
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Sharon
New York City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 4
Mains like the coral trout was served with no garnish and sides. Looked very sad in the plate
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Tiahna
Sydney
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
Overall 2
Food 5
Service 1
Ambience 3
Being bothered every 5 mins about ordering our food and getting the bill because they need the table back ruined the experience. We were aware of the sitting time and more than happy to comply but this does not mean u need to remind us every 5 mins and rush our ordering process and getting the bill process. Constantly disrupted is not a vibe.
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MICHAELB
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Hard to fault. Everything about our lunch was superb. The quality of the produce, the variety on offer, and exceptional service from Estelle.
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Peter
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 5
A lovely bright restaurant enjoyable for lunch but food disappointing a spinach pie at $42 a little over the top & terribly presented a pie on a plate & that’s it no garnish nothing & inside the pie just wilted spinach & all for $42 . As lovely as the restaurant is I wouldn’t go back I think Neil Perry has to left his game at Next Door
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FAQs
Next Door Double Bay is rated 4.6 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
