Doyles Garden Bar

Name: Doyles Garden Bar
Address: 11 Marine Pde, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW, Australia, 2030
Telephone: (02) 9337 2007
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

199 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Seafood, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9337 2007
Website
http://www.doyles.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
The Garden Bar is a self-service venue. For private standing events a canape option is available on request with a minimum of 7 days notice. For more information please contact lucas@doyles.com.au
Private party facilities
Private functions are available in our Garden Bar. Please contact lucas@doyles.com.au for pricing and more information.

Location
11 Marine Pde, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW 2030
Area
Watsons Bay
Parking details
street parking nearby
Public transit
bus & ferry
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
3.9Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

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Eastern Suburbs
Great for brunch
Eastern Suburbs
Good for business meals
Eastern Suburbs
Child-friendly
Eastern Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Doyles Garden Bar offers a "magnificent location" with "spectacular views" that create a "perfect ambience." Guests often praise the "great food" and "attentive staff," making it "a must" for visitors. While some found service inconsistent, the overall experience is enhanced by live music and a relaxed atmosphere.

199 Reviews

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Olga
Inverness2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable lunch , easy ordering and the food was delicious.
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Maria
Sydney1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was really nice! however I was turned off as I received a glass that had thick red lipstick on it. My husband returned it to the bar with no apologies or acknowledgement at all, just a nod of the bartenders head. We order a cob loaf which was delicious however, the plate it was served on was wet, which made the cob loaf all soggy underneath. I feel a bit more attention is needed in these areas! The food I could not fault!
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christine
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great table close to the seafront. Relaxed ambiance. Food was good but would have preferable service
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Alan
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
There is no need for the music. We come for the view and food. That’s enough.
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John
Jersey6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Recommended by a friend for lunch. Short, pleasant ferry from Circular Quay. Lovely situation. Busy but pleasantly so. Tasty food. Not cheap but such is their popularity and lack of competition, they can afford to mark up.
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Angie
Sydney8 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Staff were not experienced or welcoming Food was below average especially for the price Felt like we were being rushed out of the restaurant
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Sajid
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We told the staff that we were running late, they assured us it will be fine. We got there and our table "garden" was waiting for us. We asked if we could get a table in the restauramt if there were any available preferably outside. They found a table for us in the restaurant. We were very happy. Then moments later a lovely staff member comes to let us know that there is a table outdoors that became available. She did not have to do that but she did it simply because they are great. We loved every minute there. Staff are THE best. View amazing. Thank you so much
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KYUSEOB
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fish&chips is amazing ! service&view also good. I Will visit again.
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Charlotte
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Would highly recommend this venue. We loved the relaxed vibe, sitting outside at the front, by the beach, with lots of available shade. Great views to Sydney. The prawn salad was delicious with a great menu to choose from, including a large variety of non and alcoholic drinks.
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Peter
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exquisite. Natural oysters, surf'n'tum and mussels. The mussels could have been cooked a little more, that is my only criticism. Absolutely sumptuous. The staff have impeccable manners and are very attentive. They even showed some humor. Well it is pricey, but you have to pay for quality
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Doyles Garden Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

11 Marine Pde, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW 2030

Additional information

Area
Watsons Bay
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Seafood, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
street parking nearby
Public transit
bus & ferry
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.doyles.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9337 2007
Catering
The Garden Bar is a self-service venue. For private standing events a canape option is available on request with a minimum of 7 days notice. For more information please contact lucas@doyles.com.au
Private party facilities
Private functions are available in our Garden Bar. Please contact lucas@doyles.com.au for pricing and more information.

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