The Bar

Name: The Bar
Address: 33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW, Australia, 2028
Telephone: (02) 8388 8388 ext. 2
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 3.7

3.7 (61)

$40 and under

Australian

33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2028

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for groups

Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Teaming high elegance with a relaxed charm, our premium dining space beckons you in with a promise to deliver incredible food and service to match. During the day there is no better place to enjoy village views over breakfast or catch up with old friends for lunch. In the evening the space transforms into a cosy hub in which to discover a menu like no other. Locally-sourced native produce works with seasonal freshness to create an inspired selection, designed to appeal to all palates and tastes. And with a cocktail bar, even Jay Gatsby would raise a glass to, you’ll tell friends for years about your time at The Bar.

From the earliest of times, the act of preparing, cooking and enjoying food has been able to unite people in a shared love of the moment. But in the same way, everyone has a particular way they like their eggs cooked, so too do we all have a certain view, or outlook we need to create the ideal eating envir

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am High Tea Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 8388 8388 ext. 2
Website
https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/dining/the-bar
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Denny Lohanda
Catering
Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective. We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
Private party facilities
With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.

Location
33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2028
Neighborhood
Double Bay
Cross street
Nearest cross street is New South Head Road
Parking details
Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50. Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street. Validation is NOT available.
Public transit
Double Bay Ferry WharfEdgecliff Train Station
Entertainment
Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Winter Chalet, a Dining Dome Experience
A$159.00 per person
Jun 10, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
The Winter Chalet Experience features a beautifully curated, family-style menu designed to bring people together over bold flavours and seasonal comfort. Savour a hearty, winter-inspired feast made for sharing – with housemade dips, slow-roasted lamb, baked fish, seasonal vegetables, and a decadent dark chocolate fondue to finish. Indulge in a welcome mini martini flight per person featuring three winter inspired mini cocktails. Winter Chalet experience is available Tuesday - Saturday between 6.30pm and 8.30pm. One smaller dome seats 2-4 guests and two larger domes seat 5-8 people. Please note this is an 18+ only experience. More information on this experience, including the menu, can be found here: https://bit.ly/4kNxeiX
High Tea at The Bar
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
No matter if you’re new to the experience, or a true connoisseur, afternoon tea at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is an unforgettable event. Afternoon tea is a culinary love affair of both taste and sight. The petite dishes are as visually stunning as they are delicious, each one created to surprise and delight you. Layered upon the finest and prettiest china, scones and sandwiches, quiches and petite fours, cakes, and cookies, all come together to tempt even the strictest of diets. From the sweetest of treats to something more savoury, the food really does look almost too good to eat – but only almost!
Buffet Breakfast
A$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Buffet Breakfast 25AUD kids (6yo-12yo) price

What 61 people are saying

The Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.6Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

61 Reviews

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jackie
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The overall experience with the food and drinks was lovely, and the Winter Dome dinner itself was stunning. However, the service from the Supervisor (I believe his name was Red) left much to be desired and unfortunately made both myself and my partner feel quite uncomfortable. We had booked a Winter Dome in the private garden and arrived early, choosing to have a drink in the bar beforehand. Upon arrival, the Supervisor appeared unwelcoming and was hesitant to provide us with a table—perhaps assuming we weren't VIP guests. He directed us to the Winter Domes, stating drinks were being served there, which turned out to be incorrect. The domes were still being set up, and the waitress, confused as to why we’d been sent up, redirected us back to the bar. When we returned, we had to insist on being seated, as the Supervisor remained reluctant. Thankfully, another staff member kindly assisted us and confirmed our drinks bill would be added to our Winter Dome dinner bill upstairs. However, when we went to head up to our Dome, the Supervisor stopped us and insisted we pay for the drinks immediately. We explained what the other staff member had told us, but he dismissed this and proceeded to process the payment himself. Only afterward did he realise the bill had in fact already been directed to the Dome, at which point he allowed us to proceed—without offering any apology. His attitude from the outset was unfriendly and unwelcoming, which was very disappointing, especially as locals wanting to enjoy a special evening. On a positive note, the rest of the staff, particularly the waitress and the other gentleman, were wonderful, and the Winter Dome experience itself was truly memorable.
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Sarah
Hawaii4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We took our Mum for Mothers Day High Tea and the Bar and the experience was disappointing. While the staff were friendly and helpful there were obviously some issues that need to be resolved. Our table was not set properly (we were missing napkins, teaspoons, sugar and none of the tea cups was filthy). The food, especially the savoury was average while the sweets were well made in the whole. We had a nice time and Mum enjoyed it but there are definite areas that need improvement.
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Jemima
Sydney5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the best birthday party ever at The Bar High Tea for a group. The dessert in particular was exceptional.
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Karol
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, highly recommended. Food and service were lovely.
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Lanny
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice view and good service. Definitely, will coming back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The high tea was elegant tasty and filling - the scones were delicious and served warm - perhaps make a serviette avail to cover them to keep warm - other feedback for awareness is to add another savoury(?) that’s not a criticism in any way!
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
High Tea was great, however the equivalent GF selections provided seemed like an after thought and were up to the standard on the non-GF selections.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on November 7, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The staff with one exception were inexperienced and unhelpful. Service was slow. Person in charge was surly.
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales18 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 20, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was A1. The spaghetti and calamari were fresh and tasty. The wait staff friendly and attentive. The ambience is lovely. Only complaint is we booked this expecting to be in restaurant but on arrival was told that due to Covid they were only serving in the bar area. Disappointed this was not known beforehand. Otherwise a lovely dinner and experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roman was very nice and hospitable.
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FAQs

The Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2028

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Nearest cross street is New South Head Road
Neighborhood
Double Bay
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am High Tea Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50. Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street. Validation is NOT available.
Public transit
Double Bay Ferry WharfEdgecliff Train Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Denny Lohanda
Entertainment
Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/dining/the-bar
Phone number
(02) 8388 8388 ext. 2
Catering
Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective. We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
Private party facilities
With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.

The Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Winter Chalet, a Dining Dome Experience

High Tea at The Bar

Buffet Breakfast

Menu

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Bar restaurant rated?

Is The Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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