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Sun
10:00 am - 9:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon
10:00 am - 8:30 pm5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 8:30 pm5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 8:30 pm5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 8:30 pm5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 9:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 9:00 pm5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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CUISINES
Australian, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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North Bondi RSL is located at the northern end of the iconic Bondi Beach, just a stones throw from the surf. It's perfect for relaxing with friends while taking in the best view in Bondi. Our Bistro serves a selection of delicious meals & snacks in a relaxed environment. The Bistro opens at midday everyday, making it the perfect choice for a late lunch, early dinner or just an afternoon snack. You'll love the relaxed atmosphere - welcoming & unpretentious...and don't forget THAT view!Come & see why The Bistro has won several TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.
CUISINES
Australian, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Waterfront
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4.0
282 reviews
Excellent
92
Very good
130
Average
35
Poor
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Terrible
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UncleDom
London4850 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
North Bondi RSL is a member's only club but you can join with a driving licence or passport and enjoy the view and member's prices on the menu when you arrive.
Located on the North end of Bondi with spectacular views over the beach , it's a great place for a drink and the food isn't too bad either. The menu is fairly simple with reliable favorites and something for everyone.
You order and collect your buzzer at the counter, drinks are ordered and collected at the bar when you pay. Everything comes when it's ready so best to order a starter first and then order and pay for your main later otherwise it will all come at the same time.
Bruschetta was crispy and light , main course of chicken parm was as expected, served with salad and chips , the grilled barramundi was perfectly acceptable , no award for fine dining but the food is solid , perfectly cooked and at a good price but you are here for the view so best enjoy it and try to nab a window table and admire the views.
Written 26 December 2024
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom12133 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
The North Bondi RSL is a great, casual spot to grab a drink and some food after the beach. It is located at the far northern end of Bondi Beach and you literally walk off the sand, across the pedestrian crossing and into the club.
Fewer tourists make it down to this end of the beach but the views from the balcony are incredible. We sat outside with aperol spritzers, with a view that looked down the length of Bondi.
The best seats are outside. The balcony wraps around two sides of the clubhouse but it’s only narrow so the seating here is limited. It’s also fairly exposed so sometimes we find it too hot and sunny and have to retreat inside.
The menu is bistro style, with a lot of familiar club/pub dishes - schnitzels, chicken parmi, steak and pizzas.
We shared a plate of salt and pepper squid. We have had this before and both times, it was served piping hot, with a light szechuan peppery coating and was very tender. It’s one of the best salt & pepper squids I’ve had.
Prices are reasonable. Meals start at $25 and most are around $30. Members pay around $2 less per dish.
TIP: It is worth noting that this is a private club so NSW licensing rules apply. This means that you have to sign in at the door and you must show a photo ID of some kind (usually a driving licence or passport).
Written 30 December 2024
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Margaret C
13 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
Our first visit to North Bondi RSL and we struck it lucky. They have just introduced a new menu, and we thoroughly enjoyed each of the choices our group made. The location is great overlooking the beach at the north end. Balcony seating was too windy that afternoon, so we took a table inside for our family group of two children (7, 9) and three adults. For the kids: cheese pizza and lamb kebabs with pita, salad and tatziki. For the adults, Chicken schnitzel and chips, grilled barramundi salad and chips, and nori tacos, filled with salmon, avocado etc. All meals were high quality and the chips were perfection. The 7-year-old was kept busy with a package of puzzles and colouring-in. Looking forward to a return visit.
Written 30 October 2024
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Minnie Minaj
13 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
Well i give it 1 star because the views were stunning… and that’s where the good parts ends. Hostess at the front desk was flat out RUDE to everyone and not inviting at all (is she someone ‘s relative and that’s how she stays employed?) And if you want to be waited on by a server, this is NOT the place… you have to walk up and place your order, go get your order (after a 1 hour + wait for salads & a pork sandwich) , get your own silverware AND after the hour, i was informed “we’re out of wings, want something else?” Multiple items were “sold out” but this one wasn’t listed as such . And the whole “club” aspect… they need to do a revamping of the whole place. I get that there’s no tipping in AU, but there’s NO service either. Disappointed because we had this booked for weeks…
Written 30 December 2024
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Shaker1111
Melbourne3 contributions
Jan 2023 • solo
Awful Customer Service
As I was finishing my food I was abruptly interrupted by a member of staff telling me to move from my table as it was reserved at 4pm. No apology or understanding.
Plus my mussels which where a special only contained 6 mussels out of about fifteen shells. Informed management who advised they can do nothing as I ate the 6 mussels.22 bucks for 6 mussels and ten empty shells?
No staff asked how my meal was....I was expected to queue to highlight my complaint.
Very poor service indeed.
Written 7 January 2023
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Connolly47
Bondi406 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
Great breakfast with a great view : This Bondi icon has the best view of Bondi and now has breakfast. Perfect summer spot : super friendly and good coffee. The banana pancakes are pretty good too
Written 15 November 2024
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barrypb
Ottawa169 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
this restaurant is at the top of Bondi beach and overlooks the top end. it is a private club but if you live more than 5 km away you can join free with a passport. the food is great and reasonably priced. fish and chips was really good value and the view from the balconey was great. it opens only at 1200 hrs.
Written 19 March 2024
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Juancho
Bondi Beach3 contributions
Feb 2021 • couples
No hats, no umbrellas (dangerous), no music, no vibe. The Nth Bondi RSL is the perfect example of an unwillingness by certain segments of Australia to modernise and embrace culture. A place where innocuous rules stand way above customer satisfaction.
This could be a world class bar and restaurant, on the beach with front row views, but instead of comfort and music, the have beer taps and cheap plastic tables and seats.
As you enter you will immediately become aware of being an outsider, signing in, a few rules, and begrudging welcome before an underwhelming food menu and a massive screen playing cricket (does anyone actually watch that “sport”?).
It’s a shame these types of people and clubs have maintained a privileged advantage in Australian society, for they have truly added very little apart from beer + beer + beer + no hats..
in summary, and rules and no substance.
Written 6 February 2021
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nicole t
Sydney1484 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
Great views, good prices and good for all ages.
Fish tacos are probably the best - but all meals were good, including kids meals with free drink and ice cream.
Book ahead!
Written 21 October 2022
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Thekiltedscot
Sydney134 contributions
July 2020 • none
We walked from Clovelly for a late lunch and the staff, service and atmosphere was great. The new Covid check in process was very efficient and we were seated even though we arrived 20 minutes early for our booking. The food quality was excellent and very prompt - would thoroughly recommend the chicken wings!
Good selection of beers on tap and the staff were fantastic.
Written 10 July 2020
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Bobbie B
Sydney30 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
Kieren was so welcoming to our party of ten as he enabled us to all sit together, with breathtaking views over Bondi Beach.
The food was outstanding and served almost immediately.
Allow time to check in for non visitors as you do get your temperature checked before entry is allowed.
Written 7 September 2020
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Julie1958594
Sydney387 contributions
Nov 2022 • family
Great location and view.
The room is light and airy and takes full advantage of the view.
The food is better than you would expect from an
RSL club and the wine list is good.
Prices very reasonable and good size servings.
Parking can be an issue but we just got a taxi.
Written 17 November 2022
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SvenSydney
57 contributions
June 2020 • none
Arrived after walking from Watson's Bay. The check in procedure was easy with a very friendly lady at the reception counter. Great food - we had a good veggie pizza and Calamari - which was beautifully cooked. A good wine list.
Written 1 July 2020
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Brian F
Randers521 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
… the Place seems to have a lack of management. The rest of the staff provides excellent service individually. Quality and presentation of the food very good.
A bit cold on the day, to be seated outside. Excellent view of the Bondi Beach.
Written 28 November 2022
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Sue O
Sydney34 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Even after booking 3 days ahead we were put at a table in the back inside with no view . No apology just “well other people have booked too”. Frozen fish and frozen chips. Average . Won’t be back
Written 6 January 2021
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