Opera Bar

An important distinction in the restaurant search is deciphering between those places that are touristy and those that draw in tourists because they offer something special – and Opera Bar is the latter. Set on the lower concourse of the Opera House with front row seats of Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge, Opera Bar offers Sydney’s foremost wow-factor: the view. The Opera House, the city’s most iconic landmark, features a colossal stone-paved forecourt with monumental steps, akin to Paris’ Palais de Tokyo. An afternoon drink, evening glass of champagne or nightcap here is a rite of passage in Sydney. Whether enjoying some sunshine and the movement of the ferries, yachts and seaplanes that buzz through the harbor, or watching the twinkling lights of Luna Park and the bridge as they reflect on the water, patrons have unrivaled views of Sydney’s most iconic sites. It’s a fabulous spot for drinks, but meals should be had elsewhere.