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The Waratah, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

The Waratah

4.7 (118)
$41 to $100
Australian
308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst.

Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.

Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.

Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Dining Bar, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0431 465 048
  • Website
    https://www.thewaratahsydney.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joey Astorga
  • Catering
    We are always open to catering opportunities! Contact us directly via gday@thewaratahsydney.com. We can provide canapé style catering or a fully staffed kitchen offering, including equipment supply. Consult, provide a brief, taste the offering, and once approved, then we will execute everything for you.
  • Private party facilities
    The venue boasts 2 seperate semi-private spaces that can be reserved individually orcombined to accommodate larger, exclusive gatherings, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. You can book both standing cocktail and seated style events for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, or lunch Friday to Sunday.
  • Location
    308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
  • Neighborhood
    Darlinghurst
  • Cross street
    Liverpool St, Victoria St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses & Trains from Kings Cross Station. Uber & Taxi pickups/drop off at entry.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Thursday Steak Night

    A$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Thursday is steak night at The Tah! Join us for a 200g cut of Angus Beef, Chips & Davidson plum butter for $25, available from 4pm until sold out. Your steak night reservation details are as follows: 75min duration, $35 per guest minimum spend, 24hr cancellation policy enforced.

  • Set Menu

    A$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our set menu is a seasonal selection of dishes chosen from our al a carte dining menu comprising of 4 courses across starters, entrées, mains and desserts. All 4 courses are served in shared format.

  • Mother's Day

    A$69.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable experience at The Waratah. Celebrate in style with our exclusive shared banquet set menu designed to delight every palate, all day long on Sunday, 11th May. Set menu is as follow, designed to be shared amongst your table: Potato scallop, raw scallop, tartare sauce Focaccia, whipped cultured butter Burrata, persimmon miso Roasted chicken, mushrooms, bunya nut sauce served with charred fioretti & fries Ice cream fairy bread sandwich Looking forward to seeing you all at the Waratah!

Menu

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What 118 people are saying

The Waratah 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Best Ambiance

  • Sydney

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Sydney

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Sydney

    Hot spot

  • Sydney

    Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waratah offers a memorable dining experience with "sensational food," "impeccable service," and "amazing cocktails." Guests enjoy the "beautiful marriage" of indigenous and modern influences, highlighted by "local producers and ingredients." With "spectacular" service and a variety of spaces, it's "always fabulous" and "definitely worth returning."

118 Reviews

  1. Asta

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience from the moment we stepped in. Food flavors were unique and exciting. Loved the use of seasonal produce and native ingredients, not to mention the world class cocktails. Olive and smoke was a stand out and the house spritz we had just hit the spot! Will definitely be back soon!

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  2. Yevheniia

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Me and my partner just went on Friday night oysters and some Prosecco. I understand that Friday special is oyster for $3 , but from 12 oysters 4 of them were with shells inside . It was a busy night , you are shucking these oysters in bulk , but it’s not acceptable to have this danger for your customers . However , service was good , scallops and lobster roll were fine. Maybe , I have to come back and try something else . I hope you will improve in future.

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  3. Jade

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had such a great night. We went there with my boyfriend for the $25 steak and fries night on Thursday’s, and the meat was amazing, the staff as well, really friendly. This place is well decorated, thanks for everything :) will come back and recommand for sure

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  4. Jessica

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first night In Sydney! Had a wonderful evening and fabulous food

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  5. Lucy

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous! The service, food and drinks are spectacular

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  6. Ron

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service ,sensational food and AMAZING cocktails and even when I booked the wrong area they found us a perfect table , thanks Ron

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  7. Victor

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to dine (or have a drink/cocktail) at Waratah. The food is great, service is impeccable and the atmosphere is really nice and friendly.

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  8. Anna

    Sydney5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Steak Night was absolutely incredible & such good value at $35! Will definitely be returning!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a good time at the Waratah from the service to the food everything was amazing!

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  10. Leah

    New South Wales6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience on the upstairs balcony. Food, Drinks and service all exceeded our expectations. Thank you. We will be back

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FAQs

The Waratah is rated 4.7 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Australia
  3. Sydney
  4. Eastern Suburbs
  5. Darlinghurst

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Waratah

308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Liverpool St, Victoria St
  • Neighborhood
    Darlinghurst
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Dining Bar, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses & Trains from Kings Cross Station. Uber & Taxi pickups/drop off at entry.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joey Astorga
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thewaratahsydney.com/
  • Phone number
    0431 465 048
  • Catering
    We are always open to catering opportunities! Contact us directly via gday@thewaratahsydney.com. We can provide canapé style catering or a fully staffed kitchen offering, including equipment supply. Consult, provide a brief, taste the offering, and once approved, then we will execute everything for you.
  • Private party facilities
    The venue boasts 2 seperate semi-private spaces that can be reserved individually orcombined to accommodate larger, exclusive gatherings, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. You can book both standing cocktail and seated style events for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, or lunch Friday to Sunday.
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