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The Establishment

252 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
92403000
Ranked #35 of 2,963 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 67 AUD
Cuisines: Australian, Bar, Thai, Wine Bar
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We went here for cocktails and found it pricey but good. Staff and crowd are really sceney which may or may not be a good thing. Overall a good place to grab a drink but not to stay all night.

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Perth, Australia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

My partner and I quite enjoyed our stay at Establishment in April this year. Pro’s: Location Bath Nice bathroom Nice touch with the music on in the room before you get there Lighting Ipad is somewhat handy Est. Restaurant – went and dined on our first night in and it was amazing. Service, food (delicate, delicious and perfectly cooked –... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Intersteing menu - quick service and great coffee. It was a pleasant suprise and a welcome escape from hotel breakfast buffets

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canberra
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Ate here on a Friday night on a recent trip to Sydney. Was really impressed by the service from start to finish, it was friendly, welcoming and unobtrusive. Just the way it should be. We opted for the Chef's menu, which was a four course menu with a choice from 4 options or so for each course. In all honesty... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The food and the service in this restaurant is incredible. I went here with my husband for my birthday, and we both enjoyed 3-4 courses each. Its not cheap - be prepared to spend at least $150 a person. This restaurant has one of the best services I've experienced - you have to experience it to believe it. The steak... More

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New York City, New York
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Be sure to head to the very back, to the "Gin Garden." The ambience is amazing and the libations truly innovative. At The Establishment/Gin Garden, you never know what you're going to enjoy while there. One night people will be dancing Salsa style, and the next it will be a great after work place to relax or network.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We had the degustation menu and each course was delicious. The service was amazing and quite theatrical which was fun in our group of four. Worth going for a special occasion.

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Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

I went to est during the march to merivale month. We went on a Tuesday night when they hosted the "raid the cellar" night. The four of us enjoyed a 3 course meal and 2 bottles of really nice french wine for $600. This is an event well worth waiting for each year. The food was well deserving of the... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Food looks and tastes amazing. Everything cooked to perfection, and beautiful to look at, every mouthful is full of rich, beautiful flavours, they don't do subtle. The servings look small but are quite filling. Degustation menu is totally worth the money, better than ala carte in my opinion. Only small gripe is that the drinks waiter was a bit pushy... More

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Alice Springs, Australia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

After work haunt for the office workers and particularly frequented on the Friday of the week !

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