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The Waratah, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

The Waratah

4.7
4.7
110 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 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

  • Location
    308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
  • Phone number
    0431 465 048
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joey Astorga

Experiences

  • Bottomless Spritz

    $99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for brunch at The Waratah, available from 12pm on Saturdays & Sundays - $49 Set Menu - Add 90 minutes of bottomless Waratah Spritz for $50 Reservation Times: - 12pm (bottomless spritz from 12pm to 1:30pm) - 2pm (bottomless spritz from 2pm to 3:30pm) Please note that the bottomless selection applies only to the Waratah Spritz. It does NOT include the food. The set menu is substantial and thoughtfully curated by our chefs, showcasing seasonal ingredients. Our standard cancellation policy applies.

  • 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.

  • Set Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our set menu is a seasonal selection of dishes chosen from our al a carte dining menu comprising of 4 courses across starters, entrées, mains and desserts. All 4 courses are served in shared format.

Menu

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What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Sydney

    Lively

  • Sydney

    Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • 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 delights with "delicious, high quality" dishes using native ingredients. Enjoy creative cocktails, "excellent service," and a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include the "best steak frites in Sydney," inventive degustation, and "amazing bar." While some note service hiccups, the "beautiful fitout" and "great value" shine. Highly recommended!

110 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a good time at the Waratah from the service to the food everything was amazing!

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  2. Leah

    New South Wales6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience on the upstairs balcony. Food, Drinks and service all exceeded our expectations. Thank you. We will be back

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  3. Colin

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and ambiance, very enjoyable evening.,

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  4. Penny

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    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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  5. Jane

    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    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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  6. Matt

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    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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  7. Adrian

    Adelaide13 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. Eunice

    Vancouver13 reviews

    2.0

    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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  9. Tegan

    London1 review

    5.0

    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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  10. Adam

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    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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FAQs

The Waratah is rated 4.7 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Waratah

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    0431 465 048
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joey Astorga
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