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The Waratah, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

The Waratah

4.6
4.6
107 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst.

Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.

Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.

Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Dining Bar, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0431 465 048
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joey Astorga
  • Catering
    We are always open to catering opportunities! Contact us directly via gday@thewaratahsydney.com. We can provide canapé style catering or a fully staffed kitchen offering, including equipment supply. Consult, provide a brief, taste the offering, and once approved, then we will execute everything for you.
  • Private party facilities
    The venue boasts 2 seperate semi-private spaces that can be reserved individually orcombined to accommodate larger, exclusive gatherings, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. You can book both standing cocktail and seated style events for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, or lunch Friday to Sunday.
  • Area
    Darlinghurst
  • Cross Street
    Liverpool St, Victoria St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses & Trains from Kings Cross Station. Uber & Taxi pickups/drop off at entry.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • GOLDEN HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    4-6PM everyday $12 Waratah Spritz, $8 Wine & Beer, $15 Burger with the Lot
    GOLDEN HOUR photo
  • Thursday Steak Night

    $35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Thursday is steak night at The Tah! Join us for a 200g cut of Angus Beef, Chips & Davidson plum butter for $25, available from 4pm until sold out. Your steak night reservation details are as follows: 75min duration, $35 per guest minimum spend, 24hr cancellation policy enforced.
  • FRIDAY EXPRESS LUNCH $65

    $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a Friday lunch! Two courses including a glass of tap Lager, Pinot Gris or Shiraz for $65pp. The menu will be subject to seasonal changes. Dietary requirements can be catered to. Sample Menu: Focaccia, whipped cultured butter // Burrata, broad bean, Gordal olive // Potato scallop, raw scallop, tartare // Grilled chicken, honey gravy, asparagus // Heirloom tomatoes, stone fruit, Geraldton wax // Fries, chicken salt //

What 107 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waratah offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and "top quality food." Guests praise the "welcoming and attentive staff" and "beautiful ambience," highlighting the fusion of indigenous and modern culinary concepts. It's a "lovely independent intimate venue" perfect for special occasions or casual outings.

107 Reviews
  1. Penny

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at The Waratah. Delicious drinks and food - love the way they highlight local producers and ingredients. Variety of spaces in the venue ensure there is the perfect spot for all. Looking forward to my next visit.

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  2. Jane

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved steak night! Great value and amazing cocktails.

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  3. Matt

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always beyond at Waratah when getting cocktails down stairs, this was the first time dinning there which absolutely perfection.

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  4. Adrian

    Adelaide

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top quality food and cocktails. Brilliant staff. Definitely will return

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  5. Eunice

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Entrees were good, mains were mediocre. Fish was very bland. Service was clumsy and slow. Nice verandah seating though.

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  6. Tegan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good, wine and service. Highly recommend the place and would go back again

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  7. Adam

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service good, ambience good, food took a while to come out and the burger was cold ish. Cocktails nice also.

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  8. Andrew

    VIP

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food served by the most wonderful and attentive staff. Great afternoon

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  9. brigette

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The brunch package is not worth the money. We got one entree and one main. And about 3 drinks each within 90 minutes. The bottomless aspect didn’t exist. We had to continuously ask for drinks and the food is not worth $99 per person. Utterly disappointed.

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  10. Pauline

    Melbourne

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & service, we will be back Thanks everybody

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FAQs

The Waratah is rated 4.6 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Waratah

308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Liverpool St, Victoria St
  • Area
    Darlinghurst
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Dining Bar, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses & Trains from Kings Cross Station. Uber & Taxi pickups/drop off at entry.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joey Astorga
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    0431 465 048
  • Catering
    We are always open to catering opportunities! Contact us directly via gday@thewaratahsydney.com. We can provide canapé style catering or a fully staffed kitchen offering, including equipment supply. Consult, provide a brief, taste the offering, and once approved, then we will execute everything for you.
  • Private party facilities
    The venue boasts 2 seperate semi-private spaces that can be reserved individually orcombined to accommodate larger, exclusive gatherings, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. You can book both standing cocktail and seated style events for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, or lunch Friday to Sunday.
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