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Best Places to Eat and Drink in the Sun

Whether it's a courtyard, a terrace or behind huge windows, going out for some good food or drinks on a sunny day is always a good idea. Here are our picks of the best places to try when the weather's fine. Which, let's face it, is very often in Sydney.


Updated on 14 December 2016

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The Island
Bar
The Island
Once a harbour barge now a tropical floating bar.
The Collaroy Hotel
Restaurant
The Collaroy Hotel
A watering hole for the Northern Beaches with a locally sourced seafood menu.
North Bondi Fish
Restaurant
North Bondi Fish
A local favourite with an enviable view of Bondi Beach.
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Coogee Pavilion
Restaurant
Coogee Pavilion
With its huge outdoor open terrace, Justin Hemmes' beachside oasis will have you basking in the sun for hours on end.
Hotel Harry
Restaurant
Hotel Harry
An inner-city pub with a Latino flare.
The Potting Shed
Restaurant
The Potting Shed
A casual bar and eatery nestled in the gardens of The Grounds of Alexandria.
Opera Bar
Bar
Opera Bar
Fresh seafood and modern cocktails with a postcard view of Sydney Harbour.
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The Oaks Hotel
Bar
The Oaks Hotel
Sip on a craft beer while lounging under the fairy lit oak tree in this Neutral Bay institution.
The Glenmore Hotel
Bar
The Glenmore Hotel
Find yourself atop of the Rocks and with views of Sydney's harbour and CBD, this is an old-school bar with is a must visit on a sunny day.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
Bar
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
Drink cocktails under the sea of blue and white umbrellas with the ocean lapping at your feet.

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