Restaurant
The Winery
285A Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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285A Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Book NowAbout The Winery
Tucked down a fairy-lit laneway in Surry Hills, this leafy garden retreat delivers boisterous drag brunches, flowing wine, and hearty Euro-centric feasts. Regulars head here for the spirited weekend energy, anchored by comedic queens, generous pours, and effortless dietary swaps. Midweek shifts into bottomless steak and crispy frites alongside rich beef ragu, while floor staff quietly make sure empty glasses never linger.
- Drag Brunches: Weekend sessions feature live comedic drag queens, abundant plates, and proactive drink top-ups.
- Bottomless Steak Nights: Wednesday nights offer endless refills of seasoned steak and crispy frites.
- Leafy Laneway Courtyard: Fairy lights, lush greenery, and outdoor decks create an atmospheric open-air backdrop.
What's On at The Winery
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at The Winery
Why diners choose The Winery for celebratory bottomless brunches, generous steak nights, and leafy laneway wine bar dining.
High-Energy Drag Entertainment
Hosted by hilarious drag queens who bring energetic banter and performances, brunch pairs an electric group party atmosphere with generous courses and flowing drinks.
Drag brunch was absolutely amazing! The queens were amazing sooo entertaining!
Bianca Vibrant Celebration Atmosphere
Tables are immersed in an uplifting, celebratory environment where live music, DJs, and engaging performers turn daytime brunch into an unforgettable event.
The whole vibe was amazing and two AWESOME dj's who had every banger you could POSSIBLY imagine !
Donna Flynn Endless Midweek Steak and Frites
Every Wednesday night features unlimited refills of juicy, tender steak paired with endless golden frites for exceptional value.
The steak was cooked to perfection - juicy, tender, and seasoned just right. Paired with endless servings of crispy, golden frites!
Esther Yong Effortless Bottomless Refills
Dedicated floor staff proactively circulate to pour drinks and keep glasses constantly refreshed without guests ever having to flag down service.
She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure our glasses were always topped up without us ever having to ask.
Lily Hook Leafy Laneway Garden Setting
Tucked beyond Crown Street gates, the outdoor decks feature leafy garden greenery and glowing fairy lights that make dining feel like an enchanted escape.
The leafy laneway, fairy lights and incredible wine selection make this place so special.
Jenna Worpal Intimate Multi-Deck Courtyard
Multi-level timber decks provide a cozy, stylish outdoor haven ideal for unwinding over afternoon wine or evening drinks away from city bustle.
Hidden bar styled like a wedding reception with its fancy decks and overhanging lights that gives it a backyard-like atmosphere.
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Most popular items
Signature dining experiences and dishes celebrated by guests
Bottomless Steak & Frites
The Bottomless Steak & Frites menu was nothing short of amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection - juicy, tender, and seasoned just right. Paired with endless servings of crispy, golden frites!
Esther Yong Bottomless Brunch
The best bottomless in Sydney, so beyond generous and delicious.
Emily Coogan Drag Brunch
I’d happily give this venue, in particular the drag brunch MORE stars if I could!🫶
LongVodka Mortadella Montanara
My favourite was the mortadella montanara with the fried bread. Stupendous flavours!
Christina Strong
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality details and energetic touches that elevate your visit to The Winery.
Tableside Drag Host Entertainment
Interactive comedy, personalized roasts, and high-energy performances hosted tableside by drag queens Bettie Blackheart and Dammit Janet.
Anticipatory Bottomless Pouring
Staff proactively replenish drink packages and glasses throughout bottomless brunch sessions without guests having to ask.
Equal-Standard Vegan Feasting
Thoughtful, equally generous vegan menu adaptations ensuring guests with plant-based dietary requirements receive tailored feast courses.
Fairy-Lit Laneway Garden Decks
A hidden laneway garden retreat outfitted with multi-tiered decking, fairy lighting, and weekly live Friday jazz performances.
Before you head over
Practical tips for booking and visiting The Winery in Surry Hills
Book brunches in advance
Bottomless drag brunches are heavily booked for celebrations and group events, so organize and reserve your table well ahead of time.
Pace your steak night order
Wednesday bottomless steak and frites nights can get busy, so be prepared for refill pacing during peak service hours.
Look for the laneway entrance
The venue is set behind heavy gates in an off-street laneway courtyard, so keep an eye out when arriving on Crown Street.
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