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Opera Bar

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
61 2 9247 1666
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Ranked #82 of 3,525 restaurants in Sydney
Cuisines: Bar
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Great for a night out in the city. Good for tourists and locals. Nice way to soak up the atmosphere of Sydney's beautiful harbour. Can be pricey at the Opera Bar but the occasional night out here or even just a one off is worth it.

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Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We had the sharing plate, or tower! Baked figs with honey and muscapone Lamb mini pies King prawns with lime aioli on beetle leaves Miso glazed eggplant Croquettes Potted beef dip And more !

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See 5 more reviews by sydney_0013 for Sydney
Toronto, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The Sydney Opera bar has great atmosphere both day and night. During a hot sunny day, we enjoyed the patio lunch and draft beers under the shade of an umbrella and with the refreshment of the cool ocean breeze coming off the harbour. At night, after watching Don Quixote, we were treated to live music and fireworks under the stars.... More

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NZ
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28 reviews 28 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Opera Bar is located beneath the Opera House on the fantastic Sydney Harbour. The bar is well located to watch the ferries coming in and out of Circular Quay and is the perfect spot to view the Harbour Bridge. We didn't have any food but had a lovely bottle of bubbles sitting at the edge of the harbour. We were... More

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See 4 more reviews by Kowhaikiwi for Sydney
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Last night in sydney. Wanted to find a place for after dinner drinks. Best place to go? The iconic Opera house of course. Sipping wine while taking in the breathtaking harbour view - Pure enjoyment. There is the indoor area as well. decor seemed pretty classy. Drinks are not as pricy as I thought. $14 for my glass of wine.... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Great at atmosphere to enjoy the view of the Harbour Bridge and the boats on the harbour. The live music was a bonus.

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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I would say having a drink/appetizer at the Opera Bar, which is literally at the foot of the Opera House, is a must-do/see because of its location and view. The view can't be beat! However, if this bar were anywhere else, I would not recommend it. Be prepared for high prices for drinks and food and slow service. But again,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Let me start by saying that the view is superb and sitting in the sunshine with a group of friends as the sun sets is just outstanding. I keep this in mind each time I hand over my money that I am paying for the location. Now onto the review of the Opera Bar - I have been here twice... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

You would think Opera bar is going to be crowded because of the touristy side of the Opera, but every time we went to Opera bar we always easily manage to find a place to seat. Being there is where you can feel that you are on this side of the world, with the famous Opera house, the bridge, the... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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100 reviews 100 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Good location, view and ambiance. I wouldn't recommend it for a dinner bit it's great to have a beer and share a pizza or entree while watching the sunset.

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