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.
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 Favourites
$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.
Menu
SNACKS
Baker Bleu Sourdough with CopperTree Salted Butter$3.00
Freshly Shucked Sydney Rock Oysters with Chardonnay Mignonette$7.00
Margaret Garlic Bread$14.00
Smoked Oyster Dip with Chives, Crème Fraiche and Crackers $18.00
Tuna Tartare Crostini with Capers, Shallots, Parsley and Crème Fraiche$24.00
Consorcio Anchovies and Tomato on Baker Bleu Sourdough$22.00
ENTRÉE
Goldstreet Dairy Fresh Curd with Marinated Peppers and Grilled Sourdough$24.00
Artichoke Caponata with Pine Nuts, Raisins and San Marzano Tomatoes$19.00
Caesar Salad Inspired by Café Zuni $19.00
Macy's Salad of Gem Lettuce with Apple, Dates, Celery, Almonds and Comte$24.00
Carpaccio of Tuna with Lemon and Capers$29.00
Ceviche of Market Fish Lime, Chilli, Avocado and Rye Wafers$29.00
Spencer Gulf King Prawn Cutlets with Fermented Chilli Mayonnaise $29.00
Prosciutto San Daniele, Pino's Mortadella and Pino's Cacciatore with Pickles $25.00
Woodfire Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Tomato and Farro$25.00
Gooralie Pork, White Rocks Veal and Ricotta Meatballs In San Marzano Tomato Sauce$25.00
MAIN PLATES
Eggplant Parmigiana with San Marzano Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella $29.00
Tagliolini with Queensland Spanner Crab, Chilli, Garlic and Lemon $42.00
Grilled Market Fish with Emperor with Lemon, Parsley, Chilli and Garlic $44.00
Italian Fish Stew with Prawn, Mussels, Squid, Tomato and Grilled Sourdough $45.00
160g CopperTree American Cheeseburger with Rose Mayo, Onion and Pickles $25.00
200g CopperTree Farm 'Minute Style' Fillet Steak with Café de Paris Butter $45.00
Lasagne Bolognese with White Rocks Veal and Gooralie Pork$38.00
SIDES
Fries $9.00
Green Salad with Margaret Vinaigrette$10.00
Slow Cooked Winter Greens with Chilli, Anchovy and Parmesan $14.00
DESSERT
Basque Cheesecake$14.00
Tiramisu$14.00
Coconut Jelly with Grilled Pineapple$14.00
Cannoli Filled with Ricotta, Candied Orange and Pistachio$7.00
Ice Cream and Sorbet$7.00
What 137 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Sydney
Australian
Eastern Suburbs
Great for brunch
Eastern Suburbs
Most Booked
Review summary
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Next Door Double Bay shines with "exceptional options in dining," offering a blend of "delicious food" and "fantastic wine." The atmosphere is "relaxed yet refined," perfect for casual dinners. Standout service is often mentioned, though some note slow service and noise. Overall, a delightful spot with a "laid-back vibe."
137 Reviews
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Thomas
VIP
Canberra
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fantastic evening, arrived very early but led to the bar for a drink and pivoted to eating there as well at our request. Nothing was a problem for Oliver and his staff. Food was sensational, wine amazing as always. Wonderful conversations with barman Bill and our waiter Alejandra and Oliver as charming as ever. Will be back again over the weekend it was that enjoyable!
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Neil
VIP
Sydney
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Next Door next level. Our hostess Francesca made the day exceptionally special from wine and food recommendations to her exquisite service. Prawn cutlets are a must and the cheeseburger was sensational along with some tasty sides. Be back soon.
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Richard
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
What a great experience. All our servers were attentive, kind and pleasant. We were a fairly big group and some family members have big personalities - which were dealt with brilliantly: polite, respectful and with great humour. Menu was brilliant, food was delicious and fresh. Produce excellent. Thank you for a lovely lunch.
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Ash
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This place reflects the neighbourhood and the patrons perfectly. There are no surprises. If you like the neighbourhood and the local residents (I do)…..it is a near perfect experience.
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Bea
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food and service was great, unfortunately the mishima burger was a real let down. To many wet ingredients for a burger and no flavour
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Nick
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
Overall 2
Food 4
Service 2
Ambience 2
The food was excellent, but the service was very slow. Our glasses of wine we ordered
sat on the bar for 15 minutes that we could see before we got the drinks served to us.
As you would expect the wine was warm by this stage.
We then had to get ice to chill our wines, which deleted the lovely taste of the wine.
We were then left feeling that the staff were rushing us and trying to clear the table as soon as we put our cutlery down.
Food terrific, but service was average for the price we paid.
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Sophie
Sunshine Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Another great night sitting outside enjoying delicious food . Love Next door !
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Tracey
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 2
Always great food however very noisy. Service was a bit haphazard
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Toby
Sydney
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Loved sitting outside with our dog. Perfection.
The food was good but not exceptional, except the outstanding but stupidly named donut peach tart (delicious). The shape of the original peach was irrelevant!! And the bread was also delicious from Bleu - where we regularly buy bread and their exceptional croissants.
The serving sizes were way too small - probably mimicking the expensive Margaret next door. Where the well heeled patrons would be used to small servings.
The waiter from southern LA was terrific - he was knowledgeable, efficient and very amusing.
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barb
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very quaint restaurant located next to its sister restaurant in Sydney beautiful area, very relaxed dinning and food was delicious very extensive wine menu
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Next Door Double Bay is rated 4.6 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.
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