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The Waratah

308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 68 people

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308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Waratah

The Waratah delivers a split-level Darlinghurst hangout where casual pub culture downstairs meets farm-to-glass cocktails on an upstairs terrace. Down on the ground floor, pints of Guinness pour alongside chicken schnitzel and fries heavily dusted in chicken salt. Climb upstairs and the mood pivots—monochrome art deco accents, a wrap-around veranda, and seasonal Australian dining. Patrons track the bar team for inventive, produce-led drinks alongside native ingredients like saltbush, rosella, and lemon myrtle. Weekly rituals draw regulars for Thursday steak frites and a scratch-made Sunday roast featuring crackling pork and house Yorkshire puddings. Nostalgic comfort caps things off, right down to the fairy bread ice cream sandwich.

  • Dual-Level Atmosphere: Ground-floor pub with tap beers paired with an upstairs monochrome art deco dining room and wrap-around veranda.
  • Farm-to-Glass Cocktails: Farm-to-glass mixology showcasing native Australian botanicals and an evolving seasonal dining menu.
  • Sunday Roast & Pub Classics: Signature Thursday steak frites and a scratch-made Sunday roast served with house Yorkshire puddings.
  • Nostalgic Bites: Comfort fare reinterpreted with local twists, including stracciatella focaccia, scallop tartare, and a fairy bread ice cream sandwich.
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Why Choose The Waratah

Why diners choose The Waratah for native Australian cocktails, pub classics, and veranda dining

  • Two-Tier Dining & Pub Experience

    Guests can enjoy a dual-level layout featuring a relaxed ground-floor pub with beers on tap alongside an upstairs full-service dining room and open-roof cocktail terrace.

    It’s the perfect place for a proper sit down meal (upstairs) or a laid back pub feed with beers on tap (ground floor).

    Jane

  • High-Value Programmed Food Rituals

    Regular weekly food traditions like Thursday steak frites and scratch-made Sunday roasts offer reliable quality and comforting pub-style value.

    One of the best things here is their steak & fries promotion 🔥🍖 It’s actually such a good deal for Sydney standards

    Nikita Kimberly

  • Nostalgic Native Australian Cuisine

    The kitchen and cocktail program celebrate nostalgic Australiana classics and native botanicals, reinterpreted with elevated farm-to-glass techniques.

    They've brought the dishes of my childhood (fish and chips, cooked chook, fresh veggies) to a whole new level. It tastes nostalgic and divine at the same time

    Charlie Groves

  • Wrap-Around Veranda Atmosphere

    The upstairs terrace and wrap-around veranda deliver a romantic, breezy open-air setting with a distinct aesthetic charm.

    there's an upstairs dining room and a terrace cocktail bar with a wrap-around veranda. The whole place has this cool Australiana nostalgia vibe.

    Ramon Sá

  • Effortless Group Celebrations

    The upstairs bar and vibrant multi-level space provide a welcoming, high-energy environment ideal for group dinners and birthday milestones.

    We had my birthday celebration at the Waratah in the bar upstairs. The staff were unbelievably accommodating and friendly. It was such a welcoming atmosphere

    Miranda

  • Social Shared Sips and Bites

    A lively, share-friendly setting lets groups gather over seasonal plates, memorable desserts, and creative house cocktails.

    The house cocktails were great and use some interesting local liquors, and a great deal at happy hour! Great spot for a group booking

    Nina c

Signature dishes and weekly culinary specials

  • Steak Frites

    Juicy, well-cooked, and super satisfying. Definitely one of those “simple but done right” dishes. Paired with fries, it’s such a solid and comforting meal

    Nikita Kimberly

  • Sunday Roast

    the gravy was perfect, pork tender and fatty with crispy skin and seems like they make everything from scratch even the yorkshire pudding

    Cici Tara

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    The chicken schnitzel is a standout—real, satisfying pub food.

    Yvonne Pang

  • Black Wagyu Sirloin

    The black Wagyu sirloin, broccolini salad, and focaccia were all fresh and delicious!

    Ramon Sá

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, and casual snacks to complement your visit

  • Fairy Bread Ice Cream Sandwich

    fairy bread ice cream sandwich

    Frankie Presser

  • Focaccia

    focaccia

    Ramon Sá

  • Thin-Cut Fries

    thin-cut fries

    Jojo

  • Lobster Rolls

    lobster rolls

    Kabir Arora

Before you head over

Practical tips on bookings, prime seating, and dining logistics

  • Book Ahead or Arrive by 5 PM

    The upstairs dining room and terrace fill up quickly, often reaching capacity by 6:00 PM; make an advance reservation or arrive around 5:00 PM to secure seating.

  • Request Balcony and Veranda Seating

    When reserving upstairs for weekend lunches or evening drinks, request a table along the wrap-around veranda balcony for the most scenic setting.

  • Inform Staff of Dietary Requirements

    The kitchen and waitstaff are exceptionally attentive with allergy restrictions, making it straightforward to dine safely if you notify them upon arrival.

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