Love this little bArrrr. (See what I did thar? Nice one, LaRrrra. Ok, Eiiyyy'll stop.)…read more It's dark, it's steamy, it's wooden, and you'll think your ship has been overrun by a band of bearded pirates whose trousers have shrunk from the bleak, blistering sun and salty sea air combo, but you'll risk it. Why? Because you'll be rewarded with the best tequila-based tipples Sydney has to offer. Even better that on certain nights of the week they're only 10 dollArrrrrs. (Sorry.)

I don't think restaurants and bars actually set themselves up with the express purpose of becoming…read morehipster nests. It just seems to happen somehow. I think osmosis might be involved. With all its dark wood and nautical (read: pirate) theming The Anchor never really stood a chance, especially with a menu heavy on sustainable seafood and a cocktail menu sectioned into Agave, Sugarcane, Grain and Grapes. (Spiced rum and mahi mahi, anyone? BAM.) The place is lousy with sideswept bangs and pleated chinos. There's hipster juice dripping down the pavement. Which is a real shame because the food, drink and decor are all kinds of awesome. Its just the clots of scenesters gunking up the place and making the rest of us feel self-conscious that are the problem. Get down on a Friday for ten buck margaritas during happy hour.

Bad Mama came to town a while ago - and I dismissed it as a try-hard bar in a modern building, but…read morelast Saturday a friend suggested we should give it a try. "It's the best bar in Bondi!" they claimed, "It's a proper bar." We weren't enjoying ourselves at Ravesis so I gave in and followed them down to the end of Glenayr Avenue where the fun runs out - the end that there's no point going to unless there's sports on at the Beach Road Hotel. Outside this dull grey newly-built building there were groups of people sat and talking, and inside there were tunes pumping, cold beer and eclectic furniture crowded with beautiful people. I realised I would have to raise my game and wiped the sooky grimace off my face and we ordered a few beers at the bar. The beers were cold and we gathered some mis-matched chairs into a corner and ended up lost in conversation, only momentarily distracted when super-hot six-foot blondes walked up to the bar. And this is the good thing about Bad Mama, it's not the super-hot six-foot blondes, or the great food. It's the fact that you forget you're there - you're enveloped by the bar, not left perched in the middle of some massive empty bar which is so typical of the Bondi bar scene. On the face of it you know that this is a brand new constructed space, but when you're inside you're sucked in by the interior design and the lighting such that you forget and you could be in a bar in Hoxton Square or Hackney. Five stars - I'll be back!

Had a few drinks with friends after city to surf. We ordered a round of drinks and received the…read morewrong drinks. After waiting in the cue to bring the full glass back, the female bartender at the time accused us of lying and insulting her intelligence without considering the taste of the drink. She then told us either drink it or pay for another. I never use these things to comment on bars, and being an ex bartender I fully understand errors happen and they can be fixed. However, this service and behavior was so poor I'll never go back from this experience.

I ordered a chicken burger and loaded cheese fries, $28 and all I got was a tiny, one bite of…read morechicken and normal, no loaded fries. This is by far the worst burger I have ever tasted. This is a scam, do not ever order food from them.

Under new ownership bar34 (Formerly 34 degrees south) has…read moreundergone a transformation to become the hot venue in Bondi For live music, DJ parties, cocktails and great Barfood. Featuring 2 great bars, an cocktail lounge overlooking the beach and Bondi's only underground nite club, where party goers enjoy an intimate private environment that goes hard. Available to rent for that extra special party, birthday,anniversary, xmas or just for friends, Bar 34 is about Music and locals. Most nights either live music from great musicians, or Sydney's best DJs. Worth checking out...oh and awesome cocktails and food, including small plates and large.

I come here for the pub located on the beach. I come here every time I am at Bondi- it is just a…read moregreat place to sit, take in the ambiance, and watch the people go by. If you can, get a table on the balcony overlooking Bondi Beach. While they are usually reserved for patrons eating, if you ask nicely, they will let you sit and drink. However, the bar downstairs is great as well. The food is good here as well, but I usually come and have a couple of beers with friends.

Spanish tapas with a view of Bondi beach. Ordered French fries, octopus, pork belly, croquettes and…read morea bottle of Chardonnay made a great afternoon in Bondi Beach.

I have to admit that I love the art-deco style of architecture (or is it art-nuveau - I'm never…read morequite sure which is which, so I'll just stick with art-deco, even though it probably makes me sound like an uninformed twat). This is one of those pubs that I wandered into while exploring Sydney's eastern suburbs and sure enough I absolutely adore it. In a way it seems to accommodate everybody, whether you are have been a regular since the 1940s, or you are young and vibrant and looking for some great craft beer (much like me, well, except for the young bit that is). Oh, and the staff are pretty cool as well.

I used to come here of a Monday night for Trivia but stopped because it was only ever as good as…read morethe trivia hosts mood. Also, who the heck has a trivia night on a Monday? I went for a cheeky pub lunch today. I was impressed with the selection of condiments at the kitchen counter - so many mustards in ceramic jars. The staff at the bar were friendly but the kitchen weren't in too much of a hurry to feed me. When our burgers came out, they were very pretty: shiny brioche bun, pickle on top, but after the first bite I knew they weren't going to live up to their looks. The patty was a little dry and pretty flavourless (?underseasoned). The chips had good crunch but again lacked flavour. We sat out in the beer garden which is more a box to keep smokers in than anything else. I will probably be back, but won't be wasting my time with the burgers again.

Bondi's newest wine bar has a lot to offer, although I'm not too sure where the name 'The Crossing'…read morecomes from, or what it implies. Nestled between a clothes store and an Italian restaurant, this full service bar offers an extensive range of sexy sexy cocktails, and sophisticated wines. A warm and comfy lounge setting, natural timbers, a restored fireplace, and antique designer furniture settings, I can't think of anything else which could bump up the artisan contemporary sassiness, except for maybe some Marvin Gaye, or James Brown. The delectable mix of european flavours such as duck liver pate, and Aussie inventions such as chargrilled chicken skewers tapenade, fill the bar food, and dinner menu's. If you're after a treat to hold the queen ransom too, try the 'Passion of the crossing' - wyborowa vodka, lychee liqueur, passionfruit pulp, lychees, dash of lime, served on ice, for $17.00. So good, you'll want it for breakfast. Oh, not to forget... The HAPPY HOURS: Mon - Fri 4pm- 6pm Sat / Sun 2pm- 5pm $4 Carlton $4 Sparkling $5 House Red & White $5 Sangria $10 Margarita's & Rum Collins Enjoy!

We accidentally found this gem. It looked like it catered more for cocktails and drinks but it's…read morecozy vibe won us over from the offerings surrounding it. When we tried the food we were both amazed!! Food was crazy quick, high quality and on point. At first I was unsure of the portion size and thought it might have been too small but really it was perfect! Highly recommend Nanna's frittata!

I came here on Saturday but have been told that I should came back on Sunday as that is the biggest…read moreday and lots of fun. Lots of space and lots of Irish! I have not seen anyone Aussie there at all! The food looks really good- Irish and home made by your mother. Been told that Thursday is the best food deal -$0 steak and chicken schnitzel when you buy a drink and pay for the side. Will definitely came back on Thursday for dinner.

This is actually a really nice pub and just to think that if I hadn't done my research before I…read morewent to Sydney I probably would never have known about it. The thing with Bondi Junction is that I usually only go to either the shopping centre for a movie, or jump on a bus at the railway station and go down to the beach - I never take a right hand turn and do a bit of exploration. Basically it's an Irish Pub but one with a lot of warmth and a great atmosphere. Actually, for a pub it is quite large, especially the sports bar. It has all the trappings of your typical pub, including a VIP lounge, but it is definitely a pub that has a lot of character.

First time here - bit off the beaten track for us. Live music venue - good to see!…read moreThe venue is nicely laid out - main room with reproduction lounge chairs, large stage and a cool ambience. Out the back is The Small Room where we went, and it is that, a small room with a bar and a kitchen. Probably seats 75 or so. The stage is well appointed and as a live music venue it is on the small side, at least for the band we heard - or perhaps the guy on the mixing desk is a bit deaf! It was loud man and the brass high notes were piercing! But enjoyable. Food menu looked good and I could smell the smokey goodness in the pulled pork (I think) rolls our neighbours were eating. Worth a look!

Worst venue in Sydney! Overheated, overcrowded and the security looks in the bathroom cubicles…read more Please, if you are looking to host a show, don't do it at this place.

Awesome arepas and cocktails and the best jam sessions from local legendary musicians who are all…read morethe only remaining magic that is the reason everyone who has arrived in the Bondi area moved into the area at the expense of the same very guys and girls who play at Rumba every week to keep the music and the magic of this once greatest place in the entire world- the coolest, most edgy, daring and fashionable and completely (waaaay before it became cool and fashionable... regardless of the fact that they were all doing the right thing because of their oh-so-rare and against the grain of the masses that make up suburbia, communities collectively making a nation and the fabric and personality - indeed the stereotypes n' generalized reputations of places).... Bondi's Eora soul has been loving and nurturing the dreams of everyone with a dream and a smile.... until vapid mon ey driven bricks in the soulless modern "slavery-by-indebtedness to forge conformity with the illusion of free thought&choice" world that has swallowed up Bondi Beach and spat out it's magical artists & creatives in a westerly direction (models/actors landing in Surry Hills, musicians and artists scattered by the prevailing sea-breeze to between Marrickville and Glebe, the managers and agents who employ them for "great exposure" at the expense of the piles of money required to survive in their own city of Sydney - between the terraces of Lewisham out to the McHills district beyond the faux cool of modern world Sydney itself, and finally the contaminated classiness of the young European & pasty skinned entitlement & permanent residency seeking Brits or the hordes flying due north to the Byron Shire aka the Nu-North Bondi... modern day Straya's cultural epicenter.... sadly where the cost of surviving is almost as much as the cost of now vapid Bondi.

So disappointed in rumbas tonight. Loved this place since we moved here a few years ago but went…read morethere tonight and waited an hour and 40 minutes for our food. After asking twice about where it was my partner got his burrito but we never got my food or our starter. We then asked for our food to go as we were running very late at this point, and then 15 minutes later asked where the food to go was and was told they thought we wanted to cancel it. We were then told there was no manager on duty and that a new app was to blame. I understand places get busy but we were never offered anything complimentary- whether it be money off the bill or chips and salsa or anything. Lovely place and always great music and food, but really really let down by the service tonight. Our waitress Gabriella was very poor and didn't even seem to care about how she ruined our night. Very poor service. We are regulars and never coming back now!