Sometimes you just need a big Friday night, but it can be stressful jumping from place to place!
We’ve done you a solid and paired up Sydney’s best dinner spots with some proper good bars – all with amazing vibes, and all just a stone’s throw away from each other.
What are you waiting for? Get those bookings in and let the post-work plan hype get you through those final Friday hours (can you tell I’m writing this on a Friday?).
Henrys x El Camino Cantina = big feed + big drinks. Just a 12-minute drive, or catch the Bondi Junction train from Cronulla to Miranda (7 minutes).
Dinner: Henrys
1 Ocean Grove Ave, Cronulla
Did someone say, “A rosé-fuelled catch-up over contemporary Japanese share plates”? Sounds like the ideal way to begin a night out!
Henrys’ menu centers on high quality star ingredients (think Sydney rock oysters, King crab, yellowfin tuna, and wagyu beef) seasoned to a perfect balance. Their cocktails follow the same philosophy!
Chat up a storm and indulge in a feed that leaves you feeling satisfied but not heavy (you know the feeling).
Drinks: El Camino Cantina
600 Kingsway, Miranda
This is where the real party starts.
Nothing at El Camino is done by accident, from the show-stopping neon-lit décor, to the classic Tex-Mex menu exploding with taste, to the legendary signature margaritas that have a cult following. They even have unlimited salsa and corn chip refills to keep you going.
This is ‘Tex-Mex turbocharged’ – buckle up and enjoy the ride!
The perfect weekend wind-down: handcrafted pasta, then a digestive 7-minute walk to a wholesome distillery experience.
Dinner: Mille Vini Pasta & Wine Bar
397 Crown St, Surry Hills
With its moody, curtained interior, Mille Vini is designed to whisk you away from busy city life.
The menu is fuss free and fail proof: a seasonal offering of classic dishes from all Italian regions, complemented by handcrafted pasta.
Kick up your feet and leave the friendly team in charge of creating a memorable time.
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Drinks: Brix Distillers
350 Bourke St, Surry Hills
Born out of a love for rum, at Brix you can experience the passion of local makers while satisfying your taste buds!
Explore the rum and cocktail selection and watch quality Australian molasses being transformed into rum in the distillery.
They’ve got Live Music Fridays from 7-9pm, and a menu of moreish finger food from 10-11.30pm. It’s the perfect place for a wholesome, nourishing wind-down.
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How about a delicious date night? Pappy’s Bar is a 13-minute drive from Misfits. There are also several train options (just 7 minutes!).
Dinner: Misfits
106 George St, Redfern
Your next date is sure to be a hit at Misfits!
True to its name, this is a welcoming local oasis where all types of people are safe to be their unapologetic selves.
Misfit’s menu is simply delicious: with options like crab linguine, gold band snapper with mushy peas and curry sauce, and a good old-fashioned burger and fries. Top it off with a cocktail to calm those date night butterflies.
Drinks: Pappy’s Bar
48 Erskine St, CBD
Now that you’re warmed up, take your date to discover something new!
Established in 2021, Pappy’s Bar is more than just drinks – it’s an atmospheric experience spanning three levels. Choose your vibe, from the glorious ‘tinnie wall’ upstairs, to the bare brick and fairy lights downstairs.
With outstanding staff intent on providing unforgettable times, no doubt your date will be impressed.
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Keen to escape to Japan? Surry Hills has the goods, just a 10-minute walk from each other.
Dinner: Bad Mama
403 Crown St, Surry Hills
Frenzied airports, misplaced baggage and cancelled flights got you down? Save on a plane ticket and stroll down to Bad Mama.
It’s everything we love about downtown Tokyo: a restaurant, bar, live music venue, and art gallery rolled into one. Experience all four seasons with the ever-changing illuminated flower ceiling.
The menu is packed with deliciousness: from snacks and share plates to mains like ginger and sake BBQ octopus, snap fried soft shell crab, and duck pancakes.
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Drinks: Goros
84 Mary St, Surry Hills
Teleport from downtown Tokyo to an alleyway club in Osaka!
Goros brings the whole party – food, drinks, FREE karaoke, arcade games and DJs, all with a weird and wacky vibe. Their drinks are unique. And we’re talking Sake Banger Bombs, spiked bubble teas, and Japanese themed cocktails.
The staff live to make guests laugh and have the time of their lives – all they ask is that you leave your inhibitions at the door.
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