A solid spot with a great location right on the water! I had the fish and chips and it was very good. The fish was fresh and flaky, cooked just right! The fries were crispy, but needed a touch of seasoning/salt. Tartar sauce complimented the fish well. Would happily come back, especially for a great meal along the harbour. read more

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We've been here two or three times, and always liked the food. Kids meals and several salads are just $10, and there's a daily special (often a BLT burger, I think) for just $12. Great value!! Everything always tastes great and is served hot & fresh - the fries/chips, burger, pizzas (tried BBQ chicken and also rocket/arugula pumpkin). Lots of outdoor or indoor seating available. Only confusing thing was trying to figure out how to order via the QR codes on the tables. We ended up giving up and just ordering with a bartender. read more

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Fantastic view, fantastic food, fantastic prices, fantastic staff and I love the QR codes on the table for ease in ordering! Easy 5 star rating!!! read more

In January 2020, we were staying at the Meriton Sussex. Decided to go for pizza in our room one night. Around the corner along Darling Harbour, we saw Pontoon's sign for $10 pizza. DELICIOUS! The crust was fresh and anti-cardboard lol. The toppings also very fresh! I guess I'm used to American pizza chains with processed toppings :( so glad this was nothing like that!! We went back a 2nd time during our 2 week trip. YUM! read more

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You can't beat $9.90 kids meals, salads, and the daily special (a BLT burger with chips, on our day). So good! All the food tasted great and were great portion sizes. I tried the pine nut salad, the BLT, and even the kids vegemite cheese pizza and all were very yummy. Only complaint is that the waitress got several of our orders wrong (we were in a large group), but no complaints otherwise. read more

Saturday lunch with four adults and two kids...no problem. Plenty of seating with a view of Darling Harbour suited us. Whilst the advertising indicated specials for under $10, they weren't really specials as they are always under $10. There were a few to pick from and there were other more expensive meals. The kids were able to eat the pizza and our adults had chicken schnitzel burgers, chicken salad and BLAT. All good. We also tried the bar with specialty beers and cocktails. The cocktails were a cut above too. Service was fast and courteous. You do have to watch the seagulls as they will dive bomb if you have been unlucky enough to have had customers before you feeding them. The staff are pretty quick to clear your table as soon as you leave as the seagulls go crazy knocking over glasses to get to any uneaten morsels. If you want to eat by the water then you just need to be prepared. read more

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Sunday lunch on a budget at a nice place, go to the Pontoon Bar. Overlooking Cockle Bay and all the beautiful sailing boats and A list cruisers, is a site. Oh to have the money! At least I had the next best thing a seat in a quite comfortable bar eating a tasty burger for under $10. Bar service is quick and efficient. There are several meals that are less than $10. Even the cheap eats do not lack in quality. The table service was excellent. The waiter was very quiet, friendly and efficient in his manner. This is my second time here and although i believe it is a different scene of a night I would definitely recommend this place for a lunchtime gathering. read more

This seems to be a tricky part of Sydney to find good food, and other places in the area seemed to have really inflated prices compared to elsewhere in Sydney...so we opted for a more economical place that looked like it would be OK and had some decent reviews in lieu of places that were much pricier and had very lukewarm to bad reviews... The beer selection was quite good, with a lot of local options on tap, and the bartenders were friendly and good with recommendations! The food was what we expected; it was fine, but nothing memorable. I had the lamb kabobs which came with salad and chips; the lamb was a little tough, but the flavor was good and the salad and chips were totally decent. We were warned that there could be up to a 45 minute wait for food at around 1PM on a sunny Saturday, but the food did come out in about 25 minutes; the kitchen is open and the staff were clearly working very hard and as fast as they could! They could probably use another 1-2 people!. The view of the harbor from our table was quite nice! Bottom line, this is a good option for an economical bite and brew if you are in the Darling Harbor area, but there is much more interesting food in other parts of Sydney! read more

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Just not that good. The fish n Chips were ok meh. This place is obsessed with moving their tables and chairs around and clearing people off the dining room floor. Bar service was fast. Drinks are reasonable. Most of the crowd was the pimp n ho show for real. High school meat market central at around 8:30pm. Only reason we came here was because every single restaurant nearby was closed for holiday parties. read more

This review pertains to my visit on a busy Friday night after 10pm. In short, this place is a Sleaze Magnet. Long line outside moves fairly quickly. You have to scan your ID/license in order to enter. Doors/windows all open so noise carries into the harbour. Step inside and push your way past hordes of overdressed skanks and sleazeballs primarily looking for sexual prey. They actually had an adequate amount of bartenders on duty so never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a drink despite heavy crowds at the bar. Drink prices were actually not too shabby for a Friday night in a touristy region of Sydney (had some $5 drink specials going). The dance floor was poppin' with people dancing to a mix of hip hop/pop hits. DJ was kind of annoying in that he skipped to the next song every 60 seconds. But as I mentioned earlier, everyone was dressed up all fancy with gobs of makeup and cologne, eyeing guys and gals they wanted to take home for the night. At least 3-5 people got thrown out during my brief 2 hour stint at the "establishment." Not my scene. Will not visit again. Must mention I did pass by recently on my way to another bar, and though it was only 9pm, already saw a drunken patron being shoved out of the venue by security. I guess this is where Sydney's trash gets dumped. I'd rather surround myself with a more mature crowd. Kudos to the security for doing their job though. read more

Stopped here for lunch yesterday (Monday) with the family on a walk around Sydney and we quite enjoyed the place and it's nice position to the water. We really liked the quality of the food for the price. The atmosphere in the bar was pretty great, not to overcrowded, not to lifeless. The only thing I have to say bad about the place is the men's toilet is appalling and in desperate need of a renovation, and have some better lighting added as it had the vibe of a creepy dungeon and the worst part was there was at least 2 cockroaches crawling about! In the bathroom.. yuck! So overall i rate this place a 2 out of 5. read more

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Pontoon Bar has great presentation. The outside is beautiful, as is the inside. It's the kind of place that just invites you to go right in. Best of all, no entry fee! The food and drinks can get a little pricey, but if you're all about the ambience of a place, it's probably worth it. It also boasts great views of the harbour while you sit down and have a few drinks. The ambience is quite mellow and relaxed for most of the night, with the music being unintrusive and up-to-date. Later in the night, when the clubbers start arriving, the music gets a little louder and becomes more fast-paced, and the atmosphere changes from a nice place to sit and relax, to a more clubby, dancy vibe. Depending on your taste in music (they play a lot of RnB), you might want to stay there, or move on to a more suitable venue. read more

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There are two different Pontoons - Pontoon by day and Pontoon by night. Some of the other reviews let you know all about the crazy night life, so I';; fill you in on my daylight/ midnight/ midweek experience. I headed to Pontoon on a warm spring Wednesday afternoon. It was maybe 40% full with people sitting outside enjoying their lunches, whilst boats sailed by.... Unlike the night crowd, the day patrons were mainly older men and women - some business people and tourists - very chilled and aesthetically gorgeous place to eat.... Unfortunately the good review ends here because whilst it may be beautiful its food is fairly bland and the wait staff match.... I had the veggie salad sandwhich ($10) and chips ($3).... it was so boring and tasteless and that i had to drown it in salt just to remind my taste buds that there was meant to be flavour.... I guess Pontoon wants you to focus more on the bar and less on the food.... read more

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A good stop off, simple food and drinks over looking the wharf. We stopped here for a quick lunch, the menu is simple with standard tavern fares. Burgers, pizzas and salads form the basis for the menu. It's clear that the bar is more prepared for their Friday and Saturday night guests, with some of the facilities lacking from attention. If you want something simple, straight forward the pontoon can deliver but don't expect too much. read more

Great location. Crowded. Hideous (and weird) red lighting. Expensive, boring beers. Feels like you're in Queensland. If you like this list you should probably check out Pontoon. If you don't like this list just go anywhere else. Anywhere. Seriously. (I think perhaps I'm spoiled by the people and taste of the Inner West. This really just isn't my scene.) read more

An ok place in Darling Harbour. + Location and venue are good + Good music & quality DJs + Ok prices considering the touristy location - Food was mediocre (had salad) - Loud fairly early which makes it hard to talk so focus on dancing Lot of unused potential here given the location read more

Pontoon kicks off on your typical Friday and Saturday nights out with events such as the Perfect party event (Fridays nights from 9pm) that draws in heaps of people from your Facebook list. If you're unfamiliar with Pontoon, it typically draws in a mostly Asian denominated crowd. Rnb, hip hop and old school music is prolific at this site, and the DJ plays some of my fond favourites - the kind that has lyrics you know all the words to like Usher and TLC. Like most decent clubs, the place is full enough you don't feel like you're filling in awkward space, but not so dense that you bump shoulders just to get to the bathroom. However, the opposite happens from 11pm onwards and you'll be dying to get out of the super humidified air. Be wary of swinging booty's that are barely covered, and the type of guys that will go out of their way to get a glimpse. Cover charge is non-existent, but it's best to head in before the bouncers start getting petty on the girls to guys ratio. read more

I'm too old for this spot. Seriously, it is for the under-25s to get revved up for a night along the strip. The sounds are good, the position good, the staff all from somewhere else and pretty green, and the cocktail and wine list regulation, just. Although running out of mint and not being able to make Mojitos from like 7.30pm is a bit naff. The food going out looked good pub grub, steak sangers and fish and chips, pizzas and burgers. Go you young thangs!! read more

The security officers and all the staff are just so rude and unfair. They denied my friends' access with no reason at all, and later in the night, they threw me and two other friends out without any explanation. I'll never go back there again. read more

FLASHBACK. Fragments of memory explode in my head. I'm 21. My brother is working the bar. There are girls everywhere. Boys in boat shoes and linen slacks and those tan Colorado or Timberland boots that we thought were so rad back when we didn't know anything about anything. And big nights. HUGE nights, where we had retail jobs and didn't care about rolling up late the next day. Ahhh, Pontoon. Such memories. Flash forward half a decade. I'm back. It's a Sunday afternoon. I'm stooped by age and responsibility. My face is weathered with the lines of adulthood and a loss of innocence. The spring sun is shining. And I'm back at Pontoon. There's a guy playing a guitar. People are drinking white wine. The water is bluer than forget-me-nots. Darling Harbour looks immaculate. It's sedate and really quite lovely. I reminisce happily. And order a bourbon and coke, just for old times' sake. Welcome back. read more

More stars go to the view / location in Darling Harbour. Had the $10 Burger w/ chips on Tuesdays. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad either. Nice that they have all the condiments available to you a la carte, instead of throwing everything in it for a surprise. Would have loved to come here another time, or during the day to just drop by for a beer. read more

Three of us visited this place on Friday. My Mojito was well done ! The bartenders didn't seem to be in a good mood and had a smug look on their face. I always find friendly folks and hence this was a first ! My mates ordered for a beer. There wasn't room to sit as they were prepping for an event. My avid drinker friends say that one shouldn't really aim to devour food in a bar or pub. But heck I am not one of them! We ordered Potato wedges and a burger. While the quantity was good, the taste was just OK ! Our first round of order (3 Beers, a Mojito and Potato wedges cost 45 AUD) I wouldn't go here unless there is some kick ass party happening and yes, I will have just a drink . read more

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This is a very nice and inexpensive place to eat along the harbor in Sydney. The view is spectacular, and the service was fast and friendly. I ordered the grilled lamb kebab that was served with french fries, and a very nice salad. The grilled lamb kebab was delicious. The meal had a very nice presentation, even though it was a bargain. A very nice selection of beer on tap. I highly recommend grabbing a meal and a beer at the Pontoon. read more

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We were lured in by a sign that said meals under $10... Great! Then there were like only three to choose from... Not so good. The mini burgers looked delicious but then they ran out of those as we ordered... bummer. So we decided to have the normal burger which also looked appetising... Yum! But then we were told it would be a 45min wait... Really! Then we got them in about 20-25mins... That's better! My burger was tasty... Good. My partners burger was not cooked properly... Not so good. read more

We dined at Pontoon bar last night (21/08/20) and were very impressed in regards to how well the staff were handling the additional measures required to operate during Covid. Special mention to the licensee Rob! Never had a more attentive interaction at a restaurant/bar. Don't usually write reviews but this man deserved one! read more

Way back when I started going out, Pontoon was one of the 'go to' places. I was curious to see how things had changed so I went there on a Saturday night. There's a lot of seating for eating, drinking and booths on the side. They had a big dance floor with a decent DJ with a mix of R&B and house. The place got packed up later on in the evening! A mixed crowd with the young kids with minimal clothing on to those a little older. When we left around midnight, the line up was pretty long! The annoying thing was not only does your ID gets scanned prior to entry but they also take a photo so it holds up entering the premise. I would return though I would come earlier than later. Funny how things don't change in Sydney sometimes! read more

I really liked it in here, I liked the vibe and atmosphere on a Sunny Sunday afternoon with friends. It's not too overly priced and do $10 mojitos after 5pm (really good ones too!). We also got some food there, I went for the chicken pesto salad- it was generally nice but they were a bit stingey with the pesto and dressing.. But my friends meals were really nice so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. Will definitely be popping back - perfect place to chill with friends read more

It's hard to find low key bar and rate it 5 stars. The setting seems more a cafeteria setting with big long tables to share and a few seats for intimate lounging but it sits on the waterfront of Darling Harbour. Salsa Thursday nights was reason I went here but could use some work in the crowd. I figure if the lights were dim a bit more and more advertising. Why five stars? The service was phenomenal. Roberto was friendly and so kind and so was the other bartender from Germany! Came back and they remember who I was and was engaging and service like this is why I would go back here again. read more

Unfortunately many establishments were closed this Tuesday afternoon following a Holiday weekend so we walked and walked and walked and stumbled across this oasis as my family and I were starving after a long day of travel. The food was quite inexpensive compared to other nearby establishments. Though budget friendly, there was no compromise on taste or service. The place was crowded and getting a clean, seating area was a bit of a challenge as there is no seating service. You pretty much find a seat wherever you can and throw your butt in it before the next person. Wife had lamb skewers, fries and salad. She was not thrilled about it but she says it was okay. My son had the fish and chips special. We all kinda nibbled off his plate. The fish was surprisingly good and fresh as well as the salad. I had a bacon burger. Pretty good. No complaints here. All food was promptly served and warm still though the place was very busy. Many folks around us seemed to enjoy the beverages but I can't speak firsthand on those. read more

Stopped in for lunch midday after spending time with the kids at Sea Life and Madame Tussaud's. What attracted us was that the restaurant advertised lunch meals under $10....OK, I'm in! Family of four, sounds good to me! There's only 5 items under $10, but that was OK, we weren't to fussy, just hungry. The service while not very social and customer-oriented, was very efficient. Food came to our table in a reasonable time and hot as it should. The quality and taste of the meal was good. My only complaint is that my wife and daughter ordered a chicken sandwich with chips and the chicken was VERY, VERY dry! Probably should have said something before we left, but we left it alone. So if you order the chicken sandwich be prepared. I had the B.A.L.T (bacon, avocado, lettuce & tomato), I highly recommend that one for your lunch meal. read more

After an extremely sober (Had one drink each prior) group of us entered the venue and paid a $20 each to sit at an unassigned table with strangers if we could even find room, we were very abruptly advised by a security guard that we were being kicked out of the venue. After asking for the reason for this we were advised "I don't know the other security guard on the door just told me to tell you you need to leave" we ended up giving up cutting our loses on the ludicrous entry fee and our unfinished drinks and proceeded to leave the venue. While walking out we were approached by a second security guard who started shoving and violently pushing us despite the fact we were a group of small young girls peacefully leaving the venue. This then escalated into them calling us derogatory names such as "dirty sluts" among other things that aren't appropriate for a public post but wait because it gets a whole lot worse. We were then spat on, yes SPAT ON during a pandemic by a security guard while no longer even on the premises but on the public footpath in darling harbour. we recorded this incident and will be reporting to authorities. will also be advising all to boycott this disgusting excuse for a venue, especially if they are a young relatively sober Caucasian male or don't fit the bill of a 20 something hot, middle eastern woman with hair extensions, a bodycon dress and 6 inch heels. We saw multiple other people removed from the venue while the "usual crowds" literally were snorting lines of tables, sexually harassing women, spewing all over the bathrooms and dancing standing up near the dj decks. read more

Worst customer service, such rude girls at front of house. After stating i was with someone over the age of 25 to be able to order (even though i'm over 18) i received such rude and crap service. On top of that, when sitting at my table waiting for our food, you could see the front of house staff talking about it, laughing about it etc. Mature. Would not recommend this place what so ever! read more

Pontoon Bar is certainly in a different class by itself. It offers a scenic view of Darling Harbour that aptly matches its plush and effortless interiors. It's easy to just chill out here and forget everything. The cocktails are superbly made, so be sure to check them out. Their menu is casual dining but don't worry since there is nothing casual about the quality. Their burgers are popular so definitely check them out as well. This is one hang out place that doubles as a great bar while still retaining an inherent charm to draw customers who just want a laid-back place to chillax. read more

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The pirri pirri chicken pizza made me long for the bland pizzas of Italy. The base was average, ordinary topping. Garlic bread pizza was ok. Vege burger was a below average burger. Expensive drinks offset the ok priced mains. read more

I went to the toilet and when I got back to my table my beer had been poured into a solid blue water plastic cup by staff. The next day I rang to find out and the manager explained that glass is not allowed after a certain time. I asked why they didn't pour my drink into a plastic BEER cup and he hung up on me. Both staff and management are very disappointing. read more

Our experience started with a bit rude service, they moved our table twice without apology, there was a long wait for food, half frozen fries, the steak sandwich was overcooked and missing onions... At least the people at the bar and the manager were nice. They helped us solve these problems later on. read more