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Date ideas in Sydney

Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.

18 places

The top 18

Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Sydney Opera House4.8· 88kTheatre · Quay Quarter

    1. Sydney Opera House

    Iconic waterfront performing arts venue with guided tours and world-class performances
  2. NOUR4.8· 3.2kMiddle Eastern · Strawberry Hills

    2. NOUR

    Stylish Lebanese fine dining with shareable mezze, creative cocktails and curated wines.
  3. Papa Gede's Bar4.8· 1.2kCocktail bar · Wynyard

    3. Papa Gede's Bar

    Trendy cozy cocktail bar with creative drinks and a curated wine list.
  4. Art Gallery of New South Wales4.7· 15kGallery · Quay Quarter

    4. Art Gallery of New South Wales

    Spacious historic galleries with rotating exhibitions, installations and scenic views.
  5. Sixpenny4.8· 988Restaurant · Stanmore

    5. Sixpenny

    Intimate, upscale spot offering seasonal tasting menus and refined, ingredient-led cuisine.
  6. BridgeClimb Sydney4.7· 6.0kSight · The Hungry Mile

    6. BridgeClimb Sydney

    Guided bridge ascent with panoramic harbour views, historic stories, and epic photo ops.
  7. The Baxter Inn4.7· 3.8kBar · Wynyard

    7. The Baxter Inn

    Intimate whisky-focused cocktail bar with expertly crafted drinks and cozy vibe.
  8. Untied4.7· 3.4kBar · Wynyard

    8. Untied

    Trendy rooftop with craft cocktails, shareable plates and sweeping harbour views.
  9. BISTECCA4.7· 2.0kRestaurant · Wynyard

    9. BISTECCA

    Upscale steakhouse with wood-fired steaks, craft cocktails and extensive wine list.
  10. Franca Brasserie4.7· 1.7kCocktail bar · Potts Point

    10. Franca Brasserie

    Stylish French brasserie with cocktails, classic dishes, private functions and delivery.
  11. Broughton Street Lookout4.8· 570Viewpoint · Milsons Point

    11. Broughton Street Lookout

    Peaceful harbour viewpoint with panoramic Sydney Harbour, bridge and Opera House views.
  12. City Recital Hall4.7· 1.2kLive music · Wynyard

    12. City Recital Hall

    Intimate, acoustically superb recital venue for chamber music and solo performances.
  13. Aalia Restaurant Sydney4.7· 1.1kMiddle Eastern · Wynyard

    13. Aalia Restaurant Sydney

    Refined Middle Eastern fine dining with elevated mezze, grilled mains and curated wines.
  14. Joan Sutherland Theatre4.7· 1.0kTheatre · Quay Quarter

    14. Joan Sutherland Theatre

    Historic grand theatre showcasing opera, theatre and orchestral concerts; superb acoustics.
  15. ATTY Gallery4.9· 309Gallery · Quay Quarter

    15. ATTY Gallery

    Contemporary and local art exhibitions in a relaxed, historic The Rocks setting.
  16. Restaurant Hubert4.6· 4.8kFrench · Quay Quarter

    16. Restaurant Hubert

    Intimate historic French dining with tasting menus, classic cocktails, and extensive wines.
  17. Dear Sainte Éloise4.7· 677Wine bar · Elizabeth Bay

    17. Dear Sainte Éloise

    Cozy Potts Point wine bar with refined small plates and an excellent wine list.
  18. Burrow Bar4.7· 675Cocktail bar · Wynyard

    18. Burrow Bar

    Intimate basement cocktail bar with creative drinks and lively music.

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