The Waratah

Sydney’s discerning drinkers point straight to The Waratah for a masterclass in dual-level hospitality. Ground floor? Pure, unadulterated Aussie pub culture. Pints of Guinness pouring, elite schnitty on the pass, crispy chippies heavily dusted in proper chicken salt. Head upstairs and the energy shifts—monochrome art deco elegance and a bright, seasonal dining room. Cocktail purists track Evan and the crew for their brilliant farm-to-glass mixology, easily rivaling the city's finest. Those chasing a flawless weekend session know to secure an advance booking for the Sunday roast—think crackling pork, rich gravy, and scratch-made Yorkshire puddings. Throw in killer date-night set menus featuring stracciatella-slathered focaccia and a nostalgic fairy bread ice cream sandwich. Pure Darlinghurst X factor. Get your Tah on.