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Man of Many
23-05-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
12 Best Restaurants in Barangaroo
Barangaroo is a shipping hub turned hotspot for all things good food and fun. It's no surprise that the best restaurants in Barangaroo are also some of the best in Sydney, with state-of-the-art architecture and unparalleled views of Sydney Harbour. This is one of our favourite places to pair the perfect backdrop with a memorable dining experience on birthdays and special occasions, like Vivid Sydney, which touches down here in May each year. If you're yet to explore the precinct, these are our favourite restaurants to get you started. Best Restaurants in Barangaroo at a Glance Highlights from our list include the following options: Now you've read our favourites, let's check out the complete list. Oncore by Clare Smyth | Image: Supplied / Crown 1. Oncore by Clare Smyth One of the world's most acclaimed chefs (three Michelin stars), Clare Smyth, is bringing her expertise to Sydney's foreshore at Barangaroo's Oncore. Before you even sit down at the table you know you're at one of the best Barangaroo restaurants with a view, housed on the 26th floor of the Crown Tower we think it's the best view in the city. Once seated, guests can expect a gastronomical experience that challenges any in the world – ingredients are sourced from local sustainable produce and the Potato and Roe is as good as anyone will tell you it is. Food is accompanied by a 3,000 strong restaurant wine cellar. Our hot tip – for Oncore's Chef's Table experience, book a table at the bar. Read our interview with Clare Smyth for more insights about her Australian journey here. Address: Crown Sydney, Level 26/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo Phone: (02) 8871 7171 Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar | Image: Supplied / Bea 2. Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar One of the most exciting new restaurant openings in Sydney last year, Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar is the brainchild of Matt Moran alongside the team at Solotel. If the idea of casual mid-to-high-end dining sounds like it's up your alley, then head upstairs at Barangaroo House to check it out. The perfect Friday night after work sport, Rekodo features Japanese-inspired flavours, with sake, cocktails, and wine to please even the snobbiest of all drinkers. With share plates taking centre stage, including fresh seafood, the vinyl DJs set the mood for an outstanding dinner spent with friends and family. Grab some edamame, Wagyu steak, and Yuzu cocktail, and you're in for a great time. Located in: Barangaroo House Address: Level 1/35 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Tues 5-10pm, Wed & Sun 12-10pm, Thurs & Sat 12-11pm, Fri 12-11:30pm Phone: (02) 8587 5400 a'Mare | Image: Crown Sydney 3. a'Mare If you're on the hunt for a Barangaroo Italian restaurant to satisfy those endless pizza and pasta cravings, a'Mare has you sorted. Headed by Chef Alessandro Pavoni, this eatery guarantees an authentic Italian experience with a menu that features favourite classics of ours – built around hand-made pasta, the wagyu beef carpaccio antipasti and homemade pesto is a highlight. All this is set against a luxurious interior, and we're happy to report that the Negroni is more than satisfactory, it's one of the best in the city. Priced from around $160 per person, the a'Mare Experience for two or more people is a no-brainer in our eyes, Spaghettini tonno, arancio e bottarga (yellowfin tuna) is simply outstanding. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Thurs-Mon 12–2:30 pm, 5:30–9 pm, Tues-Weds 5:30-9pm Phone: (02) 8029 0887 Woodcut | Image: Supplied / Crown 4. Woodcut Woodcut is the best restaurant in Barangaroo if you're looking for a steak. A great experience being situated at the bottom of the Crown, it's great if you want to be up close and personal with both the harbour and the kitchen. Woodcut restaurant boasts four open kitchens that are on full display for diners, showcasing the skills and flavours of culinary power couple Ross and Sunny Lusted. You will be able to visit every day and not get bored, with the menu changing daily. Favourites of ours include the Wagyu Black Angus cross 6+ Rib eye for fairly obvious reasons. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: International Tower, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo Hours: Tues-Sun 12 pm–12 am, Mon 5:30 pm–12 am Phone: (02) 8871 7171 5. Nobu Another fine dining experience gracing Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, Nobu is the much-anticipated product of chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert DeNiro, who began the Nobu empire in New York City in the 1990s. Sydney is one of the last cities for the team to venture into, and now that they've finally made it, we're glad to see a few familiar menu items to choose from. Nobu is the perfect fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with local produce and favourites of ours have to include the famous Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna (we could eat 100) and the Black Cod Miso. Cocktails are great as expected, making this a true Sydney dining destination. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: Crown Sydney, Level 2/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Thur 12–3 pm, 6–9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 12–3 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm, Sun 12–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm Phone: (02) 8871 7188 Belles Hot Chicken Barangaroo | Image: Supplied / Belles Hot Chicken 6. Belles Hot Chicken Barangaroo For one of the best restaurants in Barangaroo with a more casual feel, Belles is the place. Whilst it may not encapsulate fine dining, you can't go past the delicious fried chicken and hearty eats on offer here. Inspired from the streets of Nashville, you can rest assured what you're getting is the real deal. Think mouth-watering tenders and delectable sambos. For something a bit fancy to balance it out, they have a great selection of natural wines on offer. If you're a lover of spicy food, there's a spice here to knock your socks off (just ask). Located in: The Streets of Barangaroo Address: 5/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Sun-Thur 11:30 am–9 pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Phone: (02) 7253 1919 Yoshii's Omakase | Image: Supplied / Crown 7. Yoshii's Omakase at Nobu Nestled within Crown Sydney's Nobu restaurant is Yoshii's Omakase, and just like the Mario Kart character, this eatery is as iconic as ever. The Japanese word 'omakase' translates to 'I'll leave it to you', allowing the chef to select an entire menu for their guests which changes daily based on seasonal availability. This means what you're eating will not only be fresh, but innovative and unique. We suggest getting Yoshii's signature saikyo miso-marinated toothfish, and shiitake mushrooms smoked in cedar. Located in: Crown Sydney Address: Crown Sydney, Level 2/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo Hours: Tues-Sat 6–11 pm Phone: (02) 8871 7188 | Image: Supplied / 8. is one of the best restaurants in Barangaroo with a sustainable focus at its core. The menu is full of, you guessed it, seafood, and it's all fresh, locally and sustainably sourced, prepared with simple techniques that make it the star of the show. The epic waterfront location goes hand in hand with the menu, for a fresh, ethical fine dining experience like no other. Address: 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm, Sun 11:30 am–3 :30 pm Phone: (02) 8077 3700 Anason | Image: Supplied / Anason 9. Anason One of the very first permanent restaurants to grace Barangaroo, Anason can fairly be considered a leader of the fine dining precinct. The menu takes a Mediterranean and Turkish spin on things, the chef hailing from Sydney's Balmain Efendy, perhaps the most prolific Turkish restaurant in the harbourside city. You can expect all the Turkish classics, plus some innovative twists, along with plenty of traditional Raki and Turkish wine, of course. Favourites of ours include; Oyster, tarama, squid ink cracker, beach succulents, as well as, Lamb pie, fillo pastry, ground lamb, yoghurt, sumac. Address: 5/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30 am–10 pm Phone: (02) 9188 1581 Ume Burger | Image: Supplied / Ume Burger 10. Ume Burger Ume Burger is fondly known by Sydneysiders, with its OG Japanese-inspired burger bar on Bourke Street a long-time favourite. The second Ume Burger at Barangaroo had a lot to live up to, but it's safe to say it has achieved just that – with a twin menu to the original Bar Ume's, but with a few additional burgers and, an ever more extensive drinks list as well as a soft-serve machine- what more could you want? Located in: The Streets of Barangaroo Address: 33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Sun-Tues 11:30 am–2:30 pm, Wed-Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm Phone: 0481 951 920 Lotus Barangaroo | Image: Supplied / Lotus Barangaroo 11. Lotus Barangaroo Lotus is the go-to Barangaroo Chinese restaurant, with a tasty menu and outdoor dining, it's fresh, delicious and perfect for any occasion. The menu has a strong seafood focus, perfectly complemented by its stunning location right on the Barangaroo waterfront. We recommend the lobster, scallop, prawns and squid ink dumplings and their pipis cooked in garlic butter and saltbush, for something a bit different to your typical Chinese fare. Address: 8/9 Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Mon-Sun 12–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm Phone: (02) 7227 0050 Spiced by Billu's | Image: Supplied / Spiced by Billu's 12. Spiced by Billu's Serving up some of the best North Indian cuisines in Sydney and undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Barangaroo for a curry, Spiced by Billu's is perfect for cold, winter days. The interior is beautifully decorated with hanging lamps and terracotta tiles to create that Indian-inspired ambience. In terms of the menu, expect all your favourite classics along with some new additions. Our favourite has to be the goat curry – don't diss it until you try it! Located in: The Streets of Barangaroo Address: 7/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000 Hours: Sun-Weds 9:30pm, Thurs 12-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-10:30pm Phone: (02) 9046 0979
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Mia Davies: ‘It takes courage and conviction to step into the political arena'
Congratulations to everyone that saw the opportunity to make a difference for our nation and stepped up to contend as a candidate at this Federal election. It takes courage and conviction to step into public arena to test yourself, many do not. To Matt Moran and Trish Cook, with the result still undecided in Bullwinkel, I wish you both the very best. The first Member for Bullwinkel will have a special place in our nation's history, just like that courageous woman it is named for. I know we all understood the privilege it was to contest the election as a candidate and speak of Sister Vivian Bullwinkel as its namesake. I have always been a firm believer that The Nationals brand of representation and advocacy, our approach to policy and politics, is something more Australians deserve. The contest was always going to be a challenge for The Nationals, but that was not a reason to vacate the space. We fight fiercely for our electorates, we bring commonsense to the debate, and have a track record of delivering for our constituencies – most of which are vast, diverse and challenging to service. I thank David Littleproud and his Federal team for their support throughout the campaign. Too often the value of our team and its contribution to a stable Government or Opposition is underestimated or diminished by those that would prefer to see us gone. I remind those that have been devising or reporting on our demise for decades that we are still here, fighting and making a difference. I joined our Party to do just that. To make a difference. To give people in communities we represent a voice, and to fight so they could plan a future that meant they could thrive instead of just survive. For seventeen years in the State Parliament I did that to the very best of my ability. Thank you to the good and decent people of the Central Wheatbelt who supported me to represent them for three terms, after four years of representing communities from Northampton to Esperance in the Legislative Council. Taking a seat at the biggest decision-making table in our State will remain one of the greatest privileges and highlights of my time in politics. Sitting alongside this are the moments in my constituency that never made it to the paper but improved the lives of people who work hard, do the right thing and quietly go about life. Two years ago I started contemplating life after politics and announced I would not be contesting the 2025 State election. It was time for a change and a new challenge. Less than year ago the new Federal electorate of Bullwinkel was created. The new seat, plus the policy positions emerging from an east-coast centric Federal Labor Government that were undermining and destroying businesses, industry and communities I'd spent twenty years representing, caused me to examine my own conscience. This wasn't the election to sit on the sidelines. In my family, we have a saying — it's actually written on my Dad's gravestone — if you think you can make a difference, you should. That means stepping into the arena ready to have a fight whether you think you'll win, draw or lose. On this occasion we lost. But that does not equate to a lack of effort or conviction, and I thank those people who joined our campaign as we sought to garner support from communities and voters that had never voted Nationals before. Some have been members and volunteers, supporters and friends for many years. Others have found their way to our Party for the very first time. We ran a campaign with energy, integrity and a positive message for the electorate and I sincerely thank everyone that joined us for the journey. The end of this campaign draws a line under a chapter of my life that has been dominated by politics. It has been exhilarating and demanding, but above all, rewarding. I hope there is something out there that will give me the same satisfaction I have gained from serving the Central Wheatbelt and State in Parliament for seventeen years. I look forward to that challenge. Thank you! Mia Davies was a candidate for the Federal seat of Bullwinkel and the former state Opposition leader
ABC News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Liberal Party's Matt Moran concedes defeat in new WA seat of Bullwinkel
The Liberal candidate for Western Australia's new federal seat of Bullwinkel, Matt Moran, has officially conceded defeat. The Army veteran released a statement to his followers on social media on Saturday night, a week after the federal election. "The result in Bullwinkel is now clear, and while it's not the outcome we had hoped for, I called Trish Cook today to congratulate her," he wrote on Facebook. It was a tight race in the newly formed electorate on Perth's eastern fringe, with Labor's Trish Cook winning the seat by just 990 votes. Bullwinkel is made up of parts of six existing electorates and covers suburbs in eastern Perth and rural areas of the Avon Valley. Western Australia now has 16 federal seats in the House of Representatives. Mr Moran thanked his supporters and said he was proud of his campaign, which attracted a swing of 2.9 per cent towards the Liberal Party in the notionally Labor held area. "To my campaign team, thank you for your tireless dedication and belief in me," Mr Moran said. "It was an honour to be the first Liberal candidate for Bullwinkel and a pleasure to meet passionate people in our community, listen to your concerns and offer pragmatic solutions. "Thank you to the Liberal Party for backing me." Mr Moran ended the post alluding to a future in politics, adding that he would "continue to fight for the people of Bullwinkel". "I will remain active in the community, and I hope to seek elected office again in the future." Labor claimed victory in Bullwinkel on Friday. Ms Cook had been neck-and-neck with Mr Moran for much of the count, and at one point there were fewer than 100 votes separating the front-runners.
ABC News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Labor's Trish Cook claims victory in Bullwinkel in final WA vote count
Labor has claimed victory in the seat of Bullwinkel, on Perth's eastern fringe, six days after Saturday's federal election handed a landslide victory to Anthony Albanese's government. Trish Cook had been fighting it out with the Liberals' Matt Moran for the right to represent the newly created seat, and at one point there were less than 100 votes separating the front-runners. The vote had initially been split with a third candidate, former Nationals WA leader Mia Davies, but she conceded on Saturday night and her preferences were likely to have heavily favoured Mr Moran.
West Australian
08-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Federal election 2025: Liberals down but not counting themselves out for WA's new seat of Bullwinkel
Labor has increased its lead in the new WA seat of Bullwinkel to more than 300 votes, but Liberal candidate Matt Moran isn't publicly conceding defeat yet. On Facebook, he told supporters it is still too close to call though party sources conceded the trend is against him. 'While we wait for the final result, I want to express my deep gratitude to my incredible campaign team,' Mr Moran said. 'This was a long and dedicated effort, focused on local issues that matter to our community . . . no matter the outcome, I will continue to stand up for you.' Bullwinkel is the only WA seat that remains undecided in the wake of Saturday's Federal election that cemented Labor and Anthony Albanese's position in Canberra. Meanwhile, Labor's Josh Wilson said he was 'humbled and grateful' after surviving a well-funded Independent challenge in the seat of Fremantle. He vowed to take up the 'great responsibility' with 'renewed energy' in the wake of Labor's sweeping re-election. Independent rival Kate Hulett campaigned against nuclear-powered submarines and new gas projects, including a proposed extension of WA's North-West Shelf. But Premier Roger Cook on Thursday maintained Woodside's $30 billion project — already approved by the State Government — should go ahead. 'The extension of the North-West Shelf is absolutely essential for making sure that we can continue to bring on, not only current reserves but, future reserves,' he said. 'It's actually a better way for the whole industry to function. We're very much looking forward to the Commonwealth concluding their consideration of the proposal.' Mr Cook said Labor would 'sit down and reflect' on two close calls in Fremantle, in the State and Federal polls.
