The Bar

3.7

58 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:30 PM

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Teaming high elegance with a relaxed charm, our premium dining space beckons you in with a promise to deliver incredible food and service to match. During the day there is no better place to enjoy village views over breakfast or catch up with old friends for lunch. In the evening the space transforms into a cosy hub in which to discover a menu like no other. Locally-sourced native produce works with seasonal freshness to create an inspired selection, designed to appeal to all palates and tastes. And with a cocktail bar, even Jay Gatsby would raise a glass to, you’ll tell friends for years about your time at The Bar.

From the earliest of times, the act of preparing, cooking and enjoying food has been able to unite people in a shared love of the moment. But in the same way, everyone has a particular way they like their eggs cooked, so too do we all have a certain view, or outlook we need to create the ideal eating envir

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am High Tea Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 8388 8388 ext. 2
Website
https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/dining/the-bar
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Denny Lohanda
Catering
Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective. We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
Private party facilities
With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.

Location
33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2028
Neighborhood
Double Bay
Cross street
Nearest cross street is New South Head Road
Parking details
Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50. Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street. Validation is NOT available.
Public transit
Double Bay Ferry WharfEdgecliff Train Station
Entertainment
Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon tea
A$40.00 - A$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Afternoon tea
NYE Celebrations: Moët Moments
A$98.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Immerse yourself in the magic of New Year’s Eve at The Bar, with this elegant Moet & Chandon NYE package, featuring a selection of gourmet canapés to tantalise your taste buds, live music that sets the mood for a vibrant and festive night, and a big screen broadcasting the spectacular Sydney Harbour fireworks, making the celebration come alive in front of you. $98 per person (min 2 person) | PRE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED
Sunday & Public Holiday Afteroon tea
A$45.00 - A$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Sunday & Public Holiday Afteroon tea

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.6Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

58 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The high tea was elegant tasty and filling - the scones were delicious and served warm - perhaps make a serviette avail to cover them to keep warm - other feedback for awareness is to add another savoury(?) that’s not a criticism in any way!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
High Tea was great, however the equivalent GF selections provided seemed like an after thought and were up to the standard on the non-GF selections.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The staff with one exception were inexperienced and unhelpful. Service was slow. Person in charge was surly.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was A1. The spaghetti and calamari were fresh and tasty. The wait staff friendly and attentive. The ambience is lovely. Only complaint is we booked this expecting to be in restaurant but on arrival was told that due to Covid they were only serving in the bar area. Disappointed this was not known beforehand. Otherwise a lovely dinner and experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roman was very nice and hospitable.
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AntoniaS
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic high tea - one of best ever! Fantastic waitress called Tammy. Highly recommend
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DavidG
Sunshine Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Considering we were one of only two tables for dinner in the restaurant the service should have been very attentive, particularly as we were celebrating a birthday too. The table (along with most other tables) was set for breakfast (jams, no wine glasses, etc); the waitress asked for our food orders when she had only provided half the table with menus; disappeared for ages at a time, etc. On several occasions we had to pour our own wine and water. At the end of mains the wait was so long that I decided to enter the kitchen to get someone to attend to us! The food was hit and miss and overall average. Ridiculously poor service in any establishment let alone one that was so quiet and let alone an InterContinental! There’s too many other options to ever want to return. Why bother?
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MeerimK
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very stylish place, quite for a weekday. Planning to return on weekend :)
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JenC
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a beautiful venue, however we thought the portion of the high tea was very small. You might leave there still feeling hungry...
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Tealady
Gold Coast
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Oriental High Tea was quite novel and tasty but nothing above and beyond for what you would expect from the Intercontinental hotel. Tea selection was poor, considering it was a High Tea. All the standard tea selections you would get at a cheap cafe. The Traditional High Tea that my friends had was delicious but not plentiful. They made an effort to make one gluten free and that was appreciated. Service was slow and unhelpful at times. I felt sorry for the one girl who tried to do everything for the room full of guests. More staff should be available during busy times. Overall though it’s a beautiful setting and we had a lovely time.
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FAQs

The Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:30 PM

Experiences are available.

33 Cross Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2028

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Nearest cross street is New South Head Road
Neighborhood
Double Bay
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am High Tea Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available for cars under 1.9m. Flat daily rate is $50. Guests can also self-park at Wilson's Parking Double Bay (next door), or the council parking station at 1 Cross Street. Validation is NOT available.
Public transit
Double Bay Ferry WharfEdgecliff Train Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Denny Lohanda
Entertainment
Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6:30 until 9 pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/dining/the-bar
Phone number
(02) 8388 8388 ext. 2
Catering
Designed to ignite the true art of meetings and events, our dedicated team of event professionals have designed a Day Delegate Package to enhance every business objective. We understand the importance in careful planning and our team understand every conference is different, so please contact us to enquire more.
Private party facilities
With more than a dozen function spaces, including the iconic Grand Ballroom, we are able to invite even the largest of congregates to come together. Complementing these are a range of unique areas, both alfresco and indoor, perfect for breakouts, pre-dinner drinks and more intimate gatherings.

The Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon tea

NYE Celebrations: Moët Moments

Sunday & Public Holiday Afteroon tea

Menu

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Bar restaurant rated?

Is The Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information