Opera Bar

Located in Sydney Opera House, Opera Bar is often described as the best beer garden in the world. With a menu curated by Chef Matt Moran and a cocktail list updated quarterly, Opera Bar has something for everyone...

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  • Phone

    +61 2 8587 5900

  • Website

    operabar.com.au

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

Macquarie St Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. MasterCard & American Express)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Tracy Loh

popular bar to grab a drink and food after office hours, be sure to arrive early to get a table. view is pretty amazing at this place, watching the sunset is awesome. https://t.co/bgnB9cGlMg

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

If stamina allows after the evening show at the Opera House, the Opera Bar is your best choice for a gourmet night cap, with its astounding views on the harbour . A special end, for a Perfect Day. Read more

Tyler Waaler

Great place to take out of town friends. Drinks are on the spendy side, but you pay for the location. Sit in the sun, keep the cold beer flowing and enjoy the tunes by the water!

Ishan

Come early, grab a table if you see one, or just chill by the sidewalk. Great views of circular quay and the Bridge in the evening

Tm Bo

The best views in Sydney beside the opera house looking out over the harbour bridge . Extensive range of beer wine spirits and food. Perfect for Sunday lunch .

Sadira Y.

Amazing view here!! We came here in the evening and enjoyed the warmth from the heater since it was very cold during the winter.

Sammy B

Can't go past it for views of the harbour bridge and opera house. A must-do if visiting Sydney, and the cocktails are delicious.

bellahairchic

One of the best bars in Sydney . It has the most epic view of the Harbour bridge and Opera House. Great place to watch the sun setting. There is also live music at the weekend.

Jessie Lee

Great view and food but it does get pretty packed during the weekend.

Marta Dinis

Crowded , turistic but these views are so good! Live music almost everyday I would say and prices are not over the roof! Go for sunsets !

Kat Lo

Outdoor dining with the view of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge – good view , good food, good friends... what more can you ask for?

Kenneth

One of the better #vistas to enjoy a #sydneyspringevening! Tie your #fixie up and sit back enjoy the vista while sipping on a brew! #livingthdream

Cooper Smith

Semi touristy but great spot to grab a beer on a week day after work and take in the amazing views

Eric Andersen

Stop by the Backyard BBQ and have some fried prawns — and make sure to eat them by the water while enjoying the view !

Susan Enners

Great atmosphere, prices are reasonable considering the location, and portions are generous. But do watch out for the seagulls. Maybe sit near an umbrella if you can and/or don't order French fries .

Alexey Shatalin

Grab a cider and watch desperate seagulls hunting for turists' sushi and mini burgers . Oh, and THE view , of course.

Cindy Hung

The view , the vibe, the food and drinks are also surprisingly great for a tourist spot. It’s affordable for both the locals and the tourists

Jennifer Evans

After walking from our hotel this was a great spot to stop for a drink and take in the bay , the opera house and good people watching .

National Geographic Traveller (UK)

The Opera Bar, a Sydney icon located on the concourse level of the Opera House, offers front row seats to our two most-loved residents — the House and the Bridge . Read more

BarChick

Yeah, it can be filled with photo happy tourists at times and the cocktails aren’t the best, but with views this damn good who gives a sh*t? http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/sydney/the-opera-bar

Ms Helene

Grilled octopus salad with dill and crushed olives was very tender $24. Wedges were large and filing bit need a stronger sauce $11

Documentally

Look out for attack gulls. They mainly go for seafood dishes but can be fought off with a medium sized baguette .

Ms Helene

Sweet potato crisps $9, well spiced potato wedges with sweet chilli mayo $11 & polenta fries with romesco sauce and shaved Parmesan $12, all huge

Betty Huang

Great afternoon relaxation by the Quay and fresh and crisp glass of wine for reading pleasures

Maria Bermas

One of the best bars in Sydney !it has the most beautiful view of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House!Live music at the weekend!I love these place!!

Joscha Feth

A bit pricey , okay, but totally worth it. Try getting a seat at the water and enjoy your cool after work drink in the sun!

Nate S

One of those spots that draws tourists and locals alike. Whether you live here or are just visiting Sydney, this is the perfect spot to strike up a convo and make new friends!

Babak Elin

Here is good to have new experience about atmosphere and its not about having great dinner ;)

Ben Mackey

Perfect for drinks in the afternoon. Get the Pale Ale and sit outside overlooking Circular Quay and the Harbour Bridge .

Kathleen Sullivan

Worth it for the gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour right next to the Opera House. Get an Aussie wine .

Mark Adams

Perfect place to unwind. Great drinks and plenty of food options.

Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG

Beautiful scenic views & popular bar in Sydney

Ken Yip

one of a kind location, amazing views , and loads of different food and drink options right there

Tammy Gordon

GORGEOUS. Sit outside with a bottle of vino and take a bajillion pictures of the bridge , opera house and yourself with both in the background. Heaters on chilly nights were the goods.

François Hurtaud

Very chill open bar to enjoy the skyline late afternoon, go early to get under the shades.

Contiki Holidays

Flooded with sun in the afternoon, sit outside and marvel at one of the best views of the Harbour Bridge , while sitting right beneath the Opera House. This location is like nothing else.

Matt Hayes

Try the Opera Tasting Plate, great value ! If you don't like it then just check out the view !

Pierre-Alexandre Van Petegem

Nice place to have drink and enjoy the sun and the opera view

Andre S

Come for the views , not the prices. Sunset and a drink in good weather is supreme. In summer I would recommend the apple cider .

Quentin Lafon

Probably one of the best places to chill out with a glass of wine in Sydney ! Great view .

Albrecht

Sipping a morning coffee , an afternoon beer or an evening champagne at the Sydney Opera House. Great!

Ashley Howe

Good atmosphere on a Friday night and plenty of people out for the evening. A round of drinks for three people was about $25

Justin K

Opera Bar Pale Ale is made by Red Oak brewery on Clarence St. - well worth it. Sweet potato thin and crispy chips are fun but not filling, but you come here for the view anyway.

James Ferguson

Great outdoor bar with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Matthew Hodges

Lovely new seating along the water. A favourite of mine during my short Sydney layovers

Scott Hargroves

Stunning surroundings. The drinks are average and the prices are high, but worth at least one visit on a summers evening.

Colette Smith

Not the greatest bar in Sydney as far as food or beverage goes, but the view can't be beaten. Gets mega busy on sunny days so get there early if you want a table, or a chair

Alexandra Fanning

Come for the views - wines good but expensive ... then again, everything in Sydney is

Andy Whiteley

About the best view you can get whilst having a drink with friends

Carl Jackson

Go for Sunset drinks and sit in the view of two of the worlds iconic structures - The Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge .

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