10 Best Venues for Ladies Night Out 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 Friday-Saturday from 12pm and dinner daily from 5pm

Tucked away in a hidden Sydney laneway is the trendy and cosy Esteban. Inspired by Mexican and South American flavours, this isn't your everyday tacos and cocktails. Crafted by a creative team who have lived and travelled throughout South America, this is where you will find original dishes that hail from their homeland. The moody dark timbers and warm lighting create an opulent space that's perfect for celebrating with someone special or sharing with a close group for a good time.

Lunch Wednesday-Saturday from 12pm and dinner daily from 5pm

Lana is located inside the heritage wool store called Hinchcliff House,  close to Circular Quay.

The restaurant serves Mediterranean inspired food including fresh seafood and premium meats, with a set menu specially curated for the guests.

Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner, and Thursday to Friday for lunch. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. 

Shell House Dining Room is part of The Shell House, a multi-level hospitality adventure perched in the Wynyard district of central Sydney. Modern, fresh and evolving, the culinary creativity is headed up by the direction of Joel Bickford and brought to life through the finesse of head chef Aaron Ward. The two-metre charcoal grill is at the heart of the kitchen and will shape many of the menu items designed to be shared. The menu is anything but stagnant and is inspired by the seasonality and availability of produce.

Photography: Courtesy of Shell House

If you are looking for a Sydney rooftop bar with a wow factor, make a visit to Zephyr Bar, located at the luxe Hyatt Regency on Sussex Street. Oozing with elegance, class and charm, Zephyr Bar is all round impressive, designed with chic light grey furnishings against a Sydney city skyline. Enjoy refreshing, made-to-order cocktails and light snacks as the sun glistens across the water or an evening nightcap in an open-air setting. Bookings recommended.

With unrivalled harbour and city skyline views, Smoke is the ritzy rooftop bar at the top of Barangaroo House, from Matt Moran and the Solotel Group. If you don’t manage to nab a table at one of the 150 seats outside, the interior design is picturesque in its own right (there’s also a further 100 seats inside). With over 50 cocktails on the menu, including all the classics plus a bevvy of Smoke specialities, alongside a refined wine list with expert sommeliers to hand. The menu is a far cry from classic bar food with dishes created with flair.

Jump in the glass elevator and escape the hustle and bustle of George Street at Hilton Sydney's glamorous Zeta Bar. Stylish, sleek and sophisticated, Zeta Bar is a progressive cocktail bar with a European-inspired décor. Bringing the most prominent global bar trends to Australia, Zeta's experienced mixologists consistently drive Sydney's cocktail culture forward with fresh, innovative cocktail concepts that push the boundaries.

With its exposed sandstone bricks and marble benchtops, Grana inside the heritage-listed Hinchliff House is a cosy spot to enjoy all-day Italian dining in Sydney's Circular Quay. Start the day with a morning coffee and house-made pastries or enjoy a steaming bowl of freshly house-made pasta with a robust glass of red at night. With an on-site bakery, pasta room and pastry kitchen, Grana (Italian for grain) mills their own flour on-site every day, producing an authentic and invoking menu.

Junk Lounge boasts an enviable position on Level 2 of the refurbished Overseas Passenger Terminal overlooking Circular Quay. Think innovative Asian inspired cocktails using Asian herbs, spices and fruits mixed by some of Sydney’ best bartenders and a good choice of wines by the glass. The menu includes freshly made Asian street foodserved tapas style - perfect for sharing, with more substantial mains like the popular Hainanese chicken on the menu.