Best Private Dining Rooms in Sydney

Forty-seven floors above Sydney is one of Sydney’s best bars offering sweeping views of the city, harbour and beyond. O Bar is Sydney's loftiest landmark, but with neighbourhood warmth. While the world's best panoramas roll by, friends and colleagues gather at the fabulous bar to enjoy shared plates and creative cocktails. Dazzling and intimate; buzzing but private; hedonistic yet healthy.

Restaurant and Lounge Bar open for lunch Wednesday-Saturday from 12pm and dinner daily from 5pm

Situated in the spectacular surrounds of the Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, OTTO has an undeniable reputation as one of Sydney’s most respected dining institutions. The food at OTTO is delicious and unashamedly simple – modern Italian with roots firmly placed in the classics. Head Chef Richard Ptacnik’s menu is fresh, seasonal and produce-driven; sourcing the finest ingredients and letting them speak for themselves. When you dine at OTTO, you are truly living la dolce vita.

Located in the basement of a heritage-listed building on George Street, iNDU takes the passion and liveliness of the East and combines it with the affluence of refined dining. The taste of traditional flavours are brought to life flairs of contemporary produce and presentation on the plate. There is an interesting cocktail list designed to pair perfectly with the menu; it's been carefully crafted with tonics and spices that evoke India's exotic heritage. 

It's Mad Men meets Shanghai at China Lane – an exciting new restaurant, tucked away in one of Sydney's inner city nooks. Spot the distinctive birdcage artwork located in the laneway outside before venturing inside where a 1950s-inspired fit out is revealed. The sharing menu features modern Chinese dishes $68 - $100 banquet options.  With a secluded inner city lane way location, China Lane is the ideal venue to accommodate large groups for special occasions or corporate events and their intimate private dining room seats up to ten guests.

Lunch Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm and dinner Monday-Saturday from 5.30pm

Kingsleys Australian Steakhouse is housed in a heritage listed three level sandstone building in the CBD. Exposed timber beams and dramatic cathedral ceilings are a dominant feature of the interior decor, from the spacious upper floors to the intimate atmosphere of The Old Cigar Lounge and Kingsleys' private dining room. Steak is the obvious choice at Kingsleys, the top quality beef cooked with minimal fuss to allow diners to fully appreciate the quality and texture of the high quality meat.

There’s nothing like kicking back on lush sofas, on a killer sun deck, while sipping on a few cocktails with friends. Pair this with tunes which vary from cool jazz, sexy deep house, nu sou and classic Café del Mar Balearic chill-out tunes, and you’re set for a seriously good night out. This stylish but relaxed setting, perched up high overlooking Darling Harbour also has a contemporary dining room with food geared mainly around Mediterranean flavours.Stop by for a corporate or light shared lunch, delicious accompaniments for sunset cocktails, dinner with friends or a late night snack from the bar menu.

ARIA's curvaceous dining room overlooks Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House with sweeping views of the harbour. At ARIA you are guaranteed to be presented with food that's as good as the view. Executive Chef, Joel Bickford is Aria’s first new Executive Chef in 19 years. Growing up on a property on the outskirts of a rural Blue Mountains town, Joel’s less-is-more approach to cooking is rooted in a lifelong connection to nature and a deep reverence for his ingredients and their unique regional qualities. Joel’s reinterpretation of the menu at Aria allows him to embrace a cooking style highlighting a superb variety of seasonal Australian ingredients. 

Pilu at Freshwater is an award winning Italian restaurant set against the beautiful backdrop of Freshwater beach. The light and airy space, framed by big bay windows, allows patrons to enjoy the seaside views whilst tucking into the thrilling taste of Sardinia. The restaurant aesthetic has a laid-back beach vibe doused in baby blue hues, crisp white finishes, and rustic wooden floorboards. With views looking directly out onto the ocean, it is easy to be swept away by the majesty of the natural realm.

Lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Saturday

Altitude restaurant at the Shangri-la Hotel Sydney takes a dining experience to new heights. This award winning dining establishment hovers at the very top of the Shangri-la Hotel in the Rocks with magnificent view of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and beyond. Their private dining room seating up to 18 guests literally ‘floats’ 36 levels above the harbour offering every diner one of the best views of any private dining room in Sydney. Blue Baron level 36 offers a decadent High Tea every day with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour.