Restaurant
The Gidley
Basement/161 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Basement/161 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Tucked down an unmarked King Street stairwell, this moody subterranean steakhouse delivers world-class beef and old-school hospitality. Patrons tuck their phones into table pouches and settle into plush booths for an entirely unplugged dinner. Devotees line up for the signature double-patty smash burger—caramelised beef butchered at their sibling venue and sliced tableside—or chase the rare spinalis cut. When available, roughly ten portions of the Prime Rib French Dip appear daily, served alongside rich bone marrow jus and crisp house pickles. Plates of calamansi oysters cut through decadent sides like truffle mac and cheese, rounded out by a finishing pour over the Bourbon Baba.
- Acclaimed Signature Burger: Double-patty beef butchered at a sibling venue, caramelised to order, and portioned tableside on a silver tray.
- Screen-Free Dining: Moody subterranean dining room enforcing a phone pouching policy to ensure unplugged conversation.
- Prime Rib French Dip: Limited daily cut served with rich bone marrow jus alongside rare spinalis steaks.
- Classic Raw Bar & Sides: Fresh oysters with calamansi dressing, crisp pickles, and indulgent truffle mac and cheese.
What's On at The Gidley
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose The Gidley
Subterranean steakhouse dining defined by secret entrance mystique, intentional digital disconnection, and acclaimed burger service.
Discrete Speakeasy Arrival
The subterranean entrance lacks overt signage, creating a thrill of discovery as guests step down from King Street into an intimate subterranean space.
Finding the hidden basement door at The Gidley feels like stepping into an exclusive secret club.
Denison Tarsitano Crafted Burger Presentation
The venue's celebrated steakhouse burger features house-butchered beef cooked to medium, sliced tableside and served with tailored ingredient storytelling.
The waitress actually cut the burger in half for me at the table - a much-appreciated touch, because this burger is unbelievably juicy.
Denison Tarsitano Screen-Free Dining Environment
Guests store mobile phones in table pouches upon seating, freeing dining companions from digital screens to engage in genuine conversation.
He was quite refreshing looking across the room with no one staring at screens.
Brett Spencer Uninterrupted Table Conversation
Eliminating phone photography and notifications allows tables to turn their full attention to companion discussions and shared meal courses.
Phones taken away are a bonus, we actually enjoyed the food & conversation.
Osamah Alawwam Walk-In Bar Accessibility
Guests arriving without a reservation can bypass dining room waits by walking in for bar and lounge seating with cocktail and burger service.
This place gets fully booked in advance however they accept walk ins for the bar where they have a smaller menu (including the burger).
Pauline Malcouronne Seamless Lounge Hospitality
Spontaneous visits after shows or evening outings are accommodated in the lounge with attentive hospitality and the signature menu.
From food to service to the little details, The Gidley made two walk-ins feel completely taken care of.
Leah Kid Bucket List
Most popular items
Signature cuts and renowned house specialties
The Gidley Burger
Without a doubt, this was one of the best burgers I had. If you are looking for an absolute legendary burger in the Sydney CBD, The Gidley is a definitive MUST!
Denison Tarsitano Ribeye cap
The ribeye cap (spinalis dorsi) is something truly special — incredibly rare to find done this well. Juicy, intensely flavourful, and cooked with absolute precision, it’s a cut that showcases real mastery of the craft.
Pouria Aryan Prime Rib French Dip
also tried the “Prime Rib French Dip” served with crispy onion rings and a rich bone marrow jus (8.7/10) and it’s limited availability item.
Andry Lee Sirloin steak
The sirloin steak cooked medium rare for the main was outstanding.
Brett Spencer
Other favorites
Indulgent sides and standout desserts to complement your meal
Mac and cheese
The mac and cheese was great too.
Ian Mo Carrot cake doughnuts
The carrot cake doughnut was pretty good value considering they were only 4.5 dollars each.
Ian Mo Crispy Pickles
One of my favourite was the “Crispy Pickles” so yummy!
Andry Lee Bourbon Baba
it was a standout dessert and the perfect finish to an incredible meal.
Jade v
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality rituals that define the subterranean dining experience
Tableside Burger Service & Ingredient Storytelling
Waitstaff cut the burger at the table or apportion it according to guest count, explaining meat provenance, butchery, and ingredient origins, accompanied by post-meal hand towels.
Screen-Free Table Pouches
Guests place mobile phones into dedicated table pouches or surrender them upon seating, ensuring an uninterrupted dining environment free from glowing screens.
Old-School Restroom Hospitality Amenities
Restrooms and foyers are appointed with luxury toiletries, high-end soaps, cotton buds, and thoughtfully provided emergency amenities reflecting classic hospitality.
Tailored Private Dining Coordination
Event hosts receive dedicated coordinator support for custom private dining arrangements, including seamless menu adjustments for dietary requirements.
Before you head over
Practical advice on arrivals, device policies, and securing a spot at The Gidley
Look Out for the Unmarked Entrance
Finding the basement entrance can be tricky since there is no obvious exterior street signage, appearing as a discreet staircase leading down from King Street.
Prepare to Disconnect at the Table
The main dining room enforces a strict no-phone policy where mobile devices are placed into pouches or locked away to encourage uninterrupted conversation.
Try Walk-In Bar Seating Without a Booking
If dining room reservations are booked out, drop in early for walk-in seating at the bar and lounge, which serves cocktails alongside the signature burger.
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