Woolloomooloo Wharf
Photograph: Chris Ting

Woolloomooloo area guide

Restaurants, bars, shops and events in Woolloomooloo
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The suburb that gives everyone pause (when they're trying to spell it) is one of Sydney's most dramatically gentrified – at least around the Finger Wharf (probably the coolest apartment block in the whole of Australia) on which you'll find look-at-me hotspots like Ovolo Hotel, OttoChina Doll and Aki's.

Bordered by the DomainKings Cross and Potts Point, the harbourside suburb is home to a real grabbag of Sydney landmarks, including the Andrew Boy Charlton Pool, Garden Island Naval Base and the Matthew Talbot Hostel, the largest hostel for homeless men in the Southern Hemisphere.

Woolloomooloo highlights

The best restaurants in Woolloomooloo

Neptune’s Grotto
Restaurants

Neptune’s Grotto

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
An underground cave in Sydney’s CBD is now home to a rollicking, candlelit Italian-themed party – and one of the city’s most exciting new restaurants
Olympus
Restaurants

Olympus

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4
Does your last trip to Greece feel like ancient history? Slip on your sandals and head to Sydney’s Olympus Dining
Pellegrino 2000
Restaurants

Pellegrino 2000

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4
This cracking Surry Hills Italian from the Bistrot 916 team has amped-up trattoria classics that will stay with you long after you've said arrivederci
Olympic Meats
Restaurants

Olympic Meats

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Everything’s made in-house at Marrickville’s delicious new BYO Greek eatery – and nothing costs over $21. But you may need to wait
Firedoor
Restaurants

Firedoor

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4
We’re like moths to the flame at this fire-powered restaurant serving one of Sydney’s most famous steaks
Brasserie 1930
Restaurants

Brasserie 1930

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 4 of 4
The Bentley Group sure knows how to serve up an exquisite restaurant experience
Clam Bar
Restaurants

Clam Bar

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4
This New York-style steak house by the powerhouses behind Bistrot 916 and Pellegrino 2000 is a clam dunk
Bennelong
Restaurants

Bennelong

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 4 of 4
It’s everything people love about Sydney in a single fine dining experience

The best bars in Woolloomooloo

Hotel Steyne
Bars

Hotel Steyne

With a beaut location right on Manly Beach, a sunny rooftop bar perfect for sinking cold beers, and a crowd-pleasing menu, Hotel Steyne is still where it's at
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Joji
Bars

Joji

  • 5 out of 5 stars
Sydney’s newest rooftop bar is a shimmering, Japanese-inspired showstopper in the CBD’s beating heart – and don’t forget your Gucci
Old Mate's Place
Bars

Old Mate's Place

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
This old mate is our long-time favourite thanks to the complete package: drinks, service, style and a rooftop
Centro 86
Bars

Centro 86

  • 5 out of 5 stars
It doesn’t matter how crowded or empty it is – tequila bar Centro 86 is always a vibe

Other things to do in Woolloomooloo

Bennelong
Restaurants

Bennelong

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 4 of 4
It’s everything people love about Sydney in a single fine dining experience
One Playground Haymarket
Sport and fitness

One Playground Haymarket

This super high-spec wellness centre is so much more than a gym – with stunning studios, saunas and relaxation lounges with T2 Tea on tap

What's on in Woolloomooloo

Hadestown
Theatre

Hadestown

  • 5 out of 5 stars
Christine Anu leads a powerful cast in this genre-defying musical sensation – and yes, it lives up to the hype
Sydney
Annie
Theatre

Annie

  • 4 out of 5 stars
A reliable revival of musical theatre’s favourite rebellious redhead premieres on the Sydney stage
Haymarket
MJ the Musical
Theatre

MJ the Musical

  • 3 out of 5 stars
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute has landed on the Sydney stage, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
Darling Harbour
Transcend by Penfolds
Things to do

Transcend by Penfolds

Sip on some special drops by Penfolds at this immersive wine tasting experience that combines storytelling, visuals and lighting
Sydney
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Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour
Theatre

Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour

  • 4 out of 5 stars
Opera Australia serves up a dazzling spectacle of old-fashioned musical theatre in the great outdoors (and Cody Simpson cuts a fine leading man!)
Sydney
Bloom
Theatre

Bloom

  • 4 out of 5 stars
The Sydney premiere of this new Aussie musical comedy is a guaranteed good time
Millers Point
Sydney Swans home game
Sport and fitness

Sydney Swans home game

Hop on down to watch the Sydney Swans take on Port Adelaide this Easter Sunday
Moore Park