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Solander Dining and Bar

65 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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65 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 8297 6500
HoursMonday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Solander Dining and Bar

Tucked along Sussex Street, this moody dining room champions Australian botanicals in an art deco setting with live acoustic sets. Velvet seating and dim lighting set an easy, upscale tone away from the usual hotel bustle. The kitchen builds dishes around native bush ingredients—spotlighting charred Moreton Bay bugs in chilli butter, mountain pepper venison rack, and house bread baked with acacia and banksia notes. Diners drop in for happy hour wines and small plates before settling into mains paired with warrigal greens and fermented black garlic.

  • Native Australian Botanicals: Plates spotlight native ingredients like lemon myrtle, warrigal greens, and acacia-baked house bread alongside venison and charred bugs.
  • Live Acoustic Evenings: Friday and weekend dining features live acoustic sets that bring an easy, relaxed rhythm to the lounge bar.
  • Lounge Bar & Happy Hour: Happy hour pours and share plates like cured salmon draw an early crowd into the velvet-lined bar.
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Why Dine at Solander Dining and Bar

Discover why guests choose Solander Dining and Bar for native botanical menus, live acoustic sets, and relaxed lounge gatherings.

  • Australian Native Botanical Dining

    Executive culinary creations explicitly showcase native Australian flora and fauna, including banksia, acacia, and lemon myrtle, paired with distinctive proteins and fresh local seafood.

    Incredible menu inspired by all things Australian flora and fauna - and the food was just incredible.

    Caroline Lewis

  • Distinctive Artisanal Touches

    Thoughtful culinary details and curated house-baked breads deliver memorable pairings with native-infused accents and balanced tasting menus.

    The delicious bread is baked in a flowerpot with hints of Banksia and Acacia flavours. Just amazing.

    Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

  • Live Acoustic Evening Performances

    Evenings feature skilled live acoustic singers and musicians in front of the bar, bringing an elevated and soothing soundtrack to dinner or evening drinks.

    As you enter the room, the music warmly greets and soothes you with classic tunes provided on the night by skilled musician Michael Duchesne

    Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

  • Atmospheric Weekend Unwinding

    Friday and weekend nights offer an inviting acoustic atmosphere, ideal for pairing dinner with live vocal and guitar sets.

    Went on a Friday and noticed that they had live acoustic music with two lovely ladies. The atmosphere was perfect for a chill night with friends.

    Mica Restrivera

  • Shared Bites & Happy Hour Catch-ups

    The lounge bar provides a relaxed, convivial setting for friends and colleagues to connect over drink specials and repeatable small bites.

    The happy hour wines were very acceptable, so we decided to try some share plates. The cured salmon was superb, so we ordered again and again . . We ended up having four rounds and four share plates, each as good as the last.

    Peter Evans

  • Effortless Group Socializing

    An approachable, friendly service team and central Sydney setting make casual evening get-togethers smooth and enjoyable.

    It was a nice place for catching up with friends over food and drink. Watch out for the happy hour and daily what’s on. Food and drink were delicious and enjoyable.

    Lena Ang

Signature dishes showcasing premium produce and native botanical flavours

  • Charred Bugs

    The Charred Bugs with chilli butter was also a stand-out

    Joanna

  • Cured Salmon

    The cured salmon was superb, so we ordered again and again . . We ended up having four rounds and four share plates, each as good as the last.

    Peter Evans

  • Smoked Wagyu Burger

    The smoked Wagyu burger and fat fries were fantastic, the burger nicely cooked still juicy, cheese sharp and tasty.

    David Matthews

  • Sirloin Steak

    Sirloin (medium rare) was cooked perfectly, still juicy and tender, and the shoestring fries were one of the best.

    Chi Hao La

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, and signature drinks to complement your meal

  • Truffle Fries

    I have been coming back for the Baked Gruyere Cheese and the Truffle Fries!

    Mica Restrivera

  • Chocolate Fondant

    I had the crispy skin salmon and chocolate fondant which were both great, and the staff were efficient too.

    Sian Elvin

  • Crack Pie

    For dessert I went for the ‘crack pie’ - a chewy, gooey macadamia nut pie with caramelised pecans and vanilla malt ice cream.

    Caroline Lewis

  • Solander Spritz

    Highly recommend the Solander Spritz for a refreshing drink!

    Tizzle Han

Before you head over

Practical tips for planning your visit to Solander Dining and Bar

  • Book Ahead for Dinner

    Reserve ahead if you plan to visit during dinner service, as the intimate dining room also functions as a hotel bar and can fill up quickly.

  • Catch Happy Hour & Live Sets

    Time your visit for happy hour specials and live acoustic music sets, typically featured on Friday and weekend evenings.

  • Sample the Tasting Menu

    If you are unsure where to start with the Australian botanical ingredients, opt for the 6-course tasting menu or shareable native-inspired small plates.

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