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Where to Eat and Drink

El Camino Cantina $$ Price Guide
The Rocks and Mexican Map 1 A2 Prices are for a three-course evening
Circular Quay 18 Argyle St, The Rocks meal for one, including a half-bottle of
Tel 9259 5668 house wine, tax and service.
Cabrito Coffee Traders $ Come to this bright, character- $ up to A$45
Café Map 1 B3 filled space for tequila, sangria $$ A$45 to A$110
10–14 Bulletin Place, Circular Quay and authentic Tex Mex shared $$$ over A$110
Tel 8065 8895 Closed Sat, Sun plates, served to the beat of a
Tucked away in a tiny alley, this rock “n” roll soundtrack. Lotus Dumpling Bar $$
friendly place is favoured by city Chinese Map 1 A1
workers looking for a takeaway The East Chinese Restaurant $$ 16 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point
caffeine fix. Once the morning Chinese Map 1 C2 Tel 9251 8328
rush hour has passed, sit in and Shop 8, 1 Macquarie St, Dumplings are served almost as
enjoy the aroma of in-house East Circular Quay quickly as they are made, making
roasted beans with a toasted Tel 9252 6868 this a great fast-food choice. The
sandwich or lamington. Subtle, pungent, hot, mild – there menu also has entrées and mains.
is something for every palate
Ground Control Café $ here. Contrasting tastes, colours DK Choice
Café Map 1 B3 and textures appeal to the eye
Shop W4, Alfred St, Circular Quay and the taste buds. Dishes MCA Café $$
Tel 9247 4330 include stir-fried kangaroo Café Map 1 B2
Located under Circular Quay and crocodile tail fillet. Level 4, 140 George St, The Rocks
railway station, this spot has Tel 9250 8443
limited seating and is therefore The Glenmore $$ It’s all about the beautiful
primarily a grab-and-go Pub Map 1 B2 harbour views from the
destination. The coffee is 96 Cumberland St, The Rocks open sculpture terrace on the
excellent, and there is a small Tel 9247 4794 fourth floor of the Museum of
selection of delicious cakes, Head up the steep stairs to the Contemporary Art. Enjoy a cup
pastries, wraps and sandwiches. rooftop to enjoy drinks and food of coffee or glass of wine with
with superb views of Sydney a light bite on the expansive
Vintage Café $ Harbour at this casual, buzzing deck that overlooks the Harbour
Mediterranean Map 1 B2 spot. Don’t let poor weather Bridge and Opera House.
3 Nurses Walk, The Rocks put you off – there is a retractable
Tel 9252 2055 roof. It’s a popular spot with
Set in a cobblestoned courtyard, young city workers. The Morrison Bar &
this hidden gem is a great pit Oyster Room $$
stop for refuelling while out Heritage Belgian Beer Café $$ Seafood Map 1 B3
exploring by day. In the evening, Belgian Map 1 A3 225 George St, The Rocks
it’s an excellent place to enjoy 135 Harrington St, The Rocks Tel 9247 6744
a romantic dinner for two, Tel 8488 2460 There is a setting for every
accompanied by live jazz This atmospheric restaurant is occasion here – from the quiet
several nights a week. set in a historic building. The of the conservatory to the
Belgian mussels are a must-try. communal dining area and the
The Australian Heritage Hotel $$ Enjoy them cooked one of eight party atmosphere of the Oyster
Pub Map 1 B2 ways, or try Flemish beef stew, Room. Enjoy breakfast, bar
100 Cumberland St, The Rocks Belgian sausages or other snacks, a diverse mains menu or
Tel 9247 2229 specialities, washed down with oysters “shucked to order”.
Pizza features heavily at this classic an array of artisan beers.
Australian watering hole, with Nelson’s Brasserie $$
toppings given a local twist – try Pub Map 1 A2
the kangaroo, emu or saltwater 19 Kent St, The Rocks
crocodile. Other options on the Tel 9251 4044 Closed Sun, Mon
menu include Aussie beef-and- This eatery is on the first floor
beer pies, and burgers. An above the Lord Nelson Brewery
interesting range of suggested Hotel. Enjoy a drink downstairs,
beers complements the menu. then head up for innovative
food in a historic 18th-century
Café Nice $$ sandstone-walled building.
French Map 1 C3
Level 3, 2 Phillip St, Circular Quay Neptune Palace $$
Tel 8248 9600 Chinese and Malaysian Map 1 B3
A charming, bright and airy Level 1, Gateway Building, cnr of Pitt
space featuring honest, rustic & Alfred Sts, Circular Quay
Provençal-style cooking and with Tel 9241 3338
views to the Harbour Bridge. Popular with the business crowd
This is a great place to enjoy a for more than two decades,
meal before a show at the Opera Neptune Palace serves award-
House. Service can be slow winning fare including salt-and-
during busy periods, so let your The bright and airy Café Nice, ideal for pepper king prawns, wasabi
waiter know if you are in a hurry. a pre-show meal beef, and Kapitan chicken.
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