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#128 of 370 Bar in Sydney
#719 of 3,148 Restaurants in Sydney
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Bar, Australian
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Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
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Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating
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Central Business District
0.3 km from Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
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Reviewed 20 October 2023 via mobile

We had a lunch here while cycling around the city, the prawn and courgette rissotto was surprisingly delicious. It is a bar with food options, seems popular with business but it worked well for us.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

stopped in for a drink and snack about 5 pm on a saturday. 2 events going on, a 21st birthday and 2018 college reunion. they weren’t busy when we got in and the staff are nice enough but you order and pay at the bar...and this appears to be a restaurant so this was a bit different. nice music was playing and then about 6:15 they turned it up. loud. and then louder. it’s on 6:15 so was a bit baffled and feeling sorry doe the 2 parties going on as now they are shouting as i was to my booth partner till we left. cheeseburger was decent but won’t be going back.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 July 2023 via mobile

$22 for a glass of wine absolutely ridiculous. Not sure how you can justify that. Will not be returning much better value for money in same area.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2022

Met friends after work on a Friday - it was the start of Vivid, so was exceptionally busy. However, the sharing plates are generous and delicious.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Tilley & Wills, Marketing at Verandah Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2022

Hi Buta2013, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of Verandah Bar. We're so glad you had a wonderful time at our venue, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Reviewed 1 February 2022

Local and maybe had high hopes. Renovation is great, however after 2nd visit just not sure if we would go again unless some improvements. Staff friendly but not very well trained (we had to ask table to be cleared) and a number of wrong meals...delivered . Not all drinks in the menu and had to wait 20 mins for cocktails. Menu also very limited (lunch)More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Tilley & Wills, Marketing at Verandah Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 13 April 2022

Hi Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We always strive to deliver memorable experiences for our customers, and regret that we missed the mark on this occasion. Your experience is definitely not a reflection of the level of service...More

Reviewed 18 January 2022

Love this venue and the staff are fantastic, particularly Arthur and James. I have only been there twice and they already remember my name. The kid's menu is better than the genera menu. It is trying to be a high class restaurant, but it's not...working. The bar food is really boring; where are the interesting nibbly bits if you are just going for a drink? The a la carte menu shows the chef is on the right track but not with the bar menu. By all means be a high class restaurant, but don't have people sitting on the verandah and expect them to pay the prices you are charging in the restaurant. There are two distinct areas, outside and inside. Arthur is fantastic and looks after everybody. This will be my go to place for a drink and a nibble. Just get your act together and realise there are two distinct and different areas.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 20 December 2021

We had our Christmas party at Verandah Bar last Friday and I cannot rave enough about the place. The food and service were great. The staff were absolutely lovely. Saskia, the events organizer was so efficient, professional and made organising this event effortless. I highly...recommend the venue for any occasion. Great ambience and a very cool restaurant/bar. Do try it!More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 7 June 2021

Attended for a surprise Birthday party and from the moment we entered everything was perfect. Friendly helpful staff supplying great service. Great food and drink making a highly enjoyable night. I came there from watching my team get a hiding at the SCG and wasn't...in the best of moods but the good vibe here changed all that and a happy night was had by all my family, Highly recommend this venue for all your functions.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 11 November 2020

The Verandah offers very good food and friendly efficient service. If you want, staff will ensure you are not trapped and can get back to work. If you want to linger, they will also accommodate. Ideal for a business lunch, or to catch up with...a friend.More

Date of visit: July 2020
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Tilley & Wills, Front Office Manager at Verandah Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 January 2021

Hi Bruce, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.

Reviewed 3 September 2020

What a nice place! good location, good food and great place. We had lunch yesterday and we had a lovely time. I should mention that the manager (the only male) was very pushy, pushing us to order wine and appetizers (always with a great smile)....He was keeping on coming back to us asking the same questions. Same problem when we did not want any dessert. The overall experience was good but I think this has to be said to all potential customers.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 16 August 2019 via mobile

Wow, $13.50 for a pint. That’s beyond fancy places on the water. The food is strangely reasonably priced though and staff are good.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 19 May 2019

We chose verandah for a special lunch with family and friends - large group booking and we couldn't have been happier - fantastic food, great bar / cocktail area, exceptional service and the atmosphere is divine!!! Seriously stylish venue and interiors are stunning.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 20 April 2019

Taken here for Lunch by Friends on my Visit to Sydney arrived about Midday plenty of tables available but did fill up very quickly. You have to order you food and drink at the bar and then your given a Number and a buzzer and...then you go to the Kitchen end of the bar and collect your food. Portions were very good and food was too staff friendly and in the middle of Sydney down town this place does get very busy and has tables inside and outMore

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed 10 January 2019

Quite nice bar with good semi-open area (the verandah). Comfortable seating and good reasonably priced food. The pitchers of cocktails were nice

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 26 December 2018 via mobile

Great service for our event, drinks priced reasonably... finger food average and not robust enough for a function. Good vibes!

Date of visit: December 2018
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Verandah Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5