Diners' Choice: Great for live music restaurants in Sydney

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Chuck & Son's Brewing Co.

5.0

5 (25)

$40 and under

Brewery

St Peters

About the restaurant

When a brewing legend confesses to his son that his best brews are still within him, the son decides to change that. To develop a craft brewery. Where beers crafted by expert palates and perfected over decades can be shared right now. Pilsners and pale ales. Amber ales and radlers. Friends and family. Memories and moments. That legend is Chuck Hahn. This is that brewery. Chuck and Son’s Brewing Co.

Top review

Jadelyn

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Chuck n Sons is our new favourite and go to brewery! The food is amazing, everything on the menu is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly crafted (you must try the burger and fries). Their beers are top-notch, offering a great variety of unique brews to try, cocktails are tasty too — the old fashion is definitely a winner here! Plus, it's a great place to bring kids, with a laid-back atmosphere and a friendly staff that makes families feel welcome.

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Experience

Chuck & Son's Brewing Co. Brewery Tour and Tasting

Kalina's

4.8

4.8 (50)

$41 to $100

Balkan style

Georges Hall

About the restaurant

Kalina's is a Balkan inspired European restaurant in the heart of Georges Hall.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent Balkan food, and that is from a Balkan family. The Balkan Mixed Grill plate is amazing with lots of different options (favourites were the chicken thigh which was moist and well seasoned, and the semi smoked sausage), and the Uvijaci which is their signature dish was so good! Fantastic Tiramisu, and give the Rikija Rita cocktail a go. It’s a beautiful margarita alternative.

Rusty Penny Brewing

4.7

4.7 (160)

$41 to $100

Brewery

Penrith

About the restaurant

The Brewery operates on a walk-in basis, it can fill up quick, so Best to book a table no matter the size of your group to avoid disappointment.

Located in the heart of Penrith, our brand new small-batch brewing facility is open to the public and offers our visitors an immersive brewery experience. Sit and drink some of our finest craft beers from the bar and enjoy a hearty feast, while you watch our brewmasters hard at work.

As we’re a manufacturing facility and brew our craft beer on site, you’ll experience the smells and sounds of our brewing process in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.

With plenty of seating and a large-open plan layout, our brewery is the perfect location for hosting large groups to celebrate just about any occasion in a casual fashion.

Please book 24 hours in advance.
The booking are limited to a 3 hour session.
Please contact us or leave a comment on the booking if you require anything extra. e.g. high chair, seats with back rest, high or low tables, etc.

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Stephanie

Dined 5 days ago

We love Rusty penny great service and great price the drinks are the best I’ve ever had and I don’t drink much at all … we got the rusty broad for two and they gave us pork instead of wings and when I went up to fix it they let us keep the pork to will never get customer service like that anywhere else love the vibe too always a full house full of families having a great time 10/10

Bare Witness

4.7

4.7 (12)

$40 and under

Café

Rhodes

About the restaurant

Bare Witness, where seasonal ingredients shine in our thoughtfully designed menus, paired with award-winning coffee, freshly baked bread, and handmade pasta, all enjoyed with a stunning water view.

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Laurette

Dined 4 days ago

Some of the best pasta i have had in a long time and that tiramisu!!!! A must order!!

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Experience

$10 cocktails & live jazz every Sunday night

Dee Why Hotel

4.6

4.6 (333)

$40 and under

Bistro

Dee Why

About the restaurant

Dee Why Hotel, affectionately referred to as ‘the pub’ by locals, is a vibrant, eclectic bar located in the heart of Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

With a stand out brasserie menu and more famously known for the ‘beaches best burgers’, Dee Why Hotel focuses on intimate live soloist performances and a buzzy bar experience. With over 100 beers to choose from and a destination venue for sports fanatics, Dee Why Hotel has something for everyone.

Whether you're grabbing a quick bite for lunch, meeting the girls for dinner, catching your favourite game live on the big screen or hitting the town for a night out, Dee Why Hotel is the perfect spot for you.

If you’re planning a special celebration like a birthday party, baby shower or engagement party, we offer a range of function spaces and flexible packages to suit any style or budget. With free room hire and no minimum spend, we make planning your next function as easy as 1, 2, 3!

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Annevip

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Great service excellent quality food, love the price

Jazushi

4.6

4.6 (33)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

"Jazushi offers Sydney's best blend of exquisite Japanese fusion cuisine, professional service and the finest live jazz entertainment WED, FRI, SAT and Sunday nights. Tucked away on Devonshire St just minutes walk from Central Station and the famous Belvoir Theatre, Jazushi offers a stylish and elegant dining experience that promises to be as pleasing to the ear as it is to the palate. Consisting of three grant dining area, Jazushi is ideal for any occasion. The main dining room provides an ambient atmosphere to best enjoy live music, while the gorgeous outdoor Terrace and spacious Red Room provide the perfect solution for any function needs. Come and experience Sydney's best kept secret!!"

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Second time around to Jazushi and this time we brought friends! Food was even better this time round. We realised the dishes are easier to share for 2 but that’s not a negative worth giving a lower rating for (just a heads up to bigger groups). We still all managed to enjoy all the amazing flavours and the impeccable vibe.

East Village Hotel Balmain

4.6

4.6 (24)

$40 and under

Australian

Balmain

About the restaurant

Affectionately nicknamed ‘The EVH’ by our locals, we are proudly ‘pokie free’, dog friendly, and the only remaining hotel in East Balmain. Super conveniently located, only 100m from the East Balmain Ferry (or 2 minute's walk), we are also only one ferry ride from Barangaroo!

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Vee

Dined 3 days ago

we all enjoyed our meals. We think it is a great place for a Sunday lunch One was a bit disappointed with the mint sauce..... I think she liked it thicker but she said it tasted great and then said I could have done with more! We all were pleasantly surprised with the addition of beetroot and we thought Ally went out of her way for us

Lady Banks Rooftop

4.5

4.5 (556)

$41 to $100

Tapas / Small Plates

Bankstown

About the restaurant

The Lady Banks Rooftop Bar is a modern, vibrant and exciting destination; a sanctuary where you can meet friends and soak in uninterrupted 360 degree views whilst sipping on world class cocktails and enjoying a perfectly curated menu.
Her heritage stems all the way back to 1795, named after the wife of Sir Joseph Banks – Lady Dorothea Banks. Joseph Banks was a naturalist & botanist and named a unique thornless Rose “The Lady Banks Rose” after Lady Dorothea. This rose is a climbing rose and yellow in colour; a fitting representation of the Sunrise and Sunset that can be enjoyed from every aspect on the Lady Banks Rooftop. Be delighted with our modern interpretation of everything the Lady Banks Rose represents – uniqueness, effortlessness and vibrancy. Please enjoy Lady Banks Rooftop – an experience like no other

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Jana

Dined 4 days ago

Atmosphere was beautiful, food delicious and service outstanding. We had a very special anniversary, thanks guys.

The Doss House

4.3

4.3 (286)

$40 and under

Australian

The Rocks

About the restaurant

The Doss House - where fine whiskies and cocktails meet the historical char of one of the oldest suburbs, The Rocks. Combine this with one of our famous Cheese Boards or Ploughman's Platters from our ever-changing menu and you might have just found your perfect spot to spend the day sipping on premium spirits. Tugged away between George St and Kendall Lane we're right there but so hidden at the same time.

Recapturing the convivial spirit of Sydney’s formative years, the original sandstone walls of The Doss House bring warmth to our unique basement bar which features a beautiful terrace area and rare original fireplaces.

Built in the 1840s, what we call The Doss House today has been the home to a rich, eclectic collection of tenants including a boot maker, boarding house, doctor’s surgery and opium dealer, some which have been entwined within the interiors of the five, cosy bar spaces.

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Zara

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

Guy was such a lovely server! He accommodated us with seating and drinks.

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