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Opera Bar

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
61 2 9247 1666
Ranked #77 of 2,963 restaurants in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 184 Reviews
Cuisines: Bar
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW

Visited here on a Wednesday night during the Vivid "lighting" festival and the place was very busy. The salad was very good, as was the pizza although I felt the latter was seriously overpriced. The service was efficient but lacking in any warmth (not a smile to be seen amongst the various bar, wait and floor staff I observed). A... More

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Chigwell, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW via mobile

Lunch, Dinner or just Drinks this place is perfect. Right next to opera house over looking bridge on a sunny afternoon drinking whatever takes your fancy is spot on. If I worked in Sydney I would forever be in this bar & be sacked within weeks. Prices are slightly high but it's due to the location your in.

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Wamberal
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336 reviews 336 reviews
Reviews in 116 cities Reviews in 116 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Ideal for a night at the theatre but the food is ordinary and you would not see this as a dinner venue.

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is the place to feel like you are in Sydney. The restaurant is reasonably priced, for modern Australian cuisine . Sit back with a glass of wine, and enjoy what Sydney Harbour is all about

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If you want to just hang out with your friends for a drink and reasonably priced and always delicious food go to The Opera Bar. It is one of my favourites, my friends and I always meet down there as it is very central and easy to get to. It is also a good pre-Opera House drinks/dinner venue. On Friday... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

Great view, delicious fish and chips and relaxed atmosphere... It was the best way to rest our tired feet from all the walking and sightseeing. Try their own beer... The Opera Bar Organic Pale Ale. Good stuff.

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Singapore, Singapore
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172 reviews 172 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

We stopped here for a drink on the way back from the Botanic Gardens. There is a good wine list but in May, it's a bit chilly to be drinking outside for long and there were far too many pigeons for our liking, tempted in by the peanuts and scraps offered by other tables. Sydney cove oyster bar is preferable... More

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Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

We went here with a large group and while initially we found it hard to sit together we finally found a space where we all fit. The service is good - quite pricey for drinks but you kind of expect that with the views you get of the harbour. Good atmosphere and great night.

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Gold Coast
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

We went here three out of four days in Sydney, because of the location. Nice views, fantastic atmosphere, a perfect spot to sit in the sun or sunset with a drink and a snack. The staff seems a bit arrogant, I guess they're just sick of all the people. We visited in low season, so never had a problem getting... More

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Sussex
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is a great place for a drink - great atmosphere and location. We went the first time during the afternoon and liked it so much we came back virtually everyday! The wine is great - if you like white wine try the man-o-war!!!! The food's good and reasonably priced particulary considering the location.

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