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The Dolphin Hotel

3.4 (23 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Morgan C.

I tend to see this place as the slightly rougher sister of the Clock just down the road, but in reality, the Dolphin isn't actually that bad! The foods half decent and on the few occasions I've been there, it's never been overly packed so no long lines for drinks. They also have a big screen so not a bad spot to watch any big games. With so many drinking establishments in the area, it's difficult to choose between them (and if you had a drink in every one of them, you'd be quite ill), but this is a decent place to come if you're not trying to show off in one of the fancier places in Surry Hills.

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Amelia J.

The recent renovations give the illusion this place is very nice, however everything seems to be covered in a thick plastic - that is the entire bench seating and the stools, so it's gross to sit on if you're wearing shorts or a dress. It doesn't have good AC in all areas so it gets pretty hot on a typical summer day. The prices of food and drink here are outrageously expensive. A Cesar salad was one of the cheapest items, at $18 and came on a plate, in giant chunks of cos lettuce and an overcooked egg and NO PARMESAN. you basically had the put the salad together yourself which was super difficult on a plate. It was gross anyway, tasted so salty, and I love salt! One of the other funny menu items was a 'bowl of chips' which came in a paper bag on a PLATE!! The pizzas were about $25, and looked very average for the prices. The worst pricing was the $5 I was charged for a soda water!!! Of all the options on crown st, id give this one a miss. The only bonus was it was nice and close to gelato Messina.

Eat S.

Wow! I cannot believe how kind is Luke and the Team at the Dolphin Hotel. This venue is the kind of place to meet friends, take a date or--as I've recently witnessed--find your next true love hehe. It must be something in the water? It might be something off the wine list? It's definitely Sydney's best chicken schnitzel and mash--it's OMG addiction delicious. But if it's not all that, it's a place that's warm in winter and designed to make people happy. So grateful I found this place :)

jacinta s.

The Dolphin is multi-leveled hotel and great for watching sport matches of any kind. It wouldn't ever be my choice for a normal Friday or Saturday to go have a drink with friends, however it is competent for a Grand Final. There are so many different areas to choose from and we found a little nook to watch one of the many big screens. We ordered some food and I was actually shocked at how good it is. The starters we got were Lamb Koftas with a minted yoghurt which were absolutely divine! Calamari had essential crisp and moist fish. They were really light too and not greasy. Then we got a Prosciutto wrapped Lamb Shoulder with wilted spinach finished with Bordelaise Sauce. It is so yummy! Pub food has really stepped up recently as this pub will attest. The prices are very good too with the sharing plates at $8 or $9 and the mains are $26. So if you have a GF to watch, head on down to The Dolphin and you will have a cracking time.

The Dolphin Hotel on busy Crown Street is a popular little place for people looking for a drink or meal. Actually it's not that little and is split over two levels but it always seems quite difficult to find a table. Maybe it's just me. There's a couple of tables to sit outside on the footpath, tables galore on the street level area and even an upstairs bar with a balcony. Why do I find it so hard to find a spot, I still don't know! There's a couple of pool tables downstairs and a poker machine lounge if you're feeling lucky. I manage to find a table and there's grazing plates and mains and an all day menu to choose from but out of the corner of my eye I see a sign, 'Bloody Mary Sunday - $9'. We have a winner!

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Amazing interior design. Great atmosphere. Affordable drinks. Funny and friendly staff.

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Handpicked Cellar Door - Sensory Tasting Bar

Handpicked Cellar Door

4.6(7 reviews)
1.1 kmChippendale
$$$

I came here for a glass of wine after having a catch up dinner with my friend and her wife at…read moreKensington Street Social down the road. Well, I thought I was going to have a glass but I ended up getting a tasting flight because it was so tempting. They offer wine by the glass, bottle, flight or you can do a tasting at the bar. It was a brilliant experience. The staff were really nice - pleasant, knowledgeable on product offerings and really relaxed. I got the 'come to the dark side' flight, which was all reds. I asked her to pour me a little less because I was driving and it comes out around 2 glasses in total. I asked her to pour me half of each and pour a full one of 'the best one.' After a long deliberation (she told me) she poured the shiraz as the full glass. I had always thought I didn't like shiraz. Well I was wrong - now I do! I will always remember that this was the place that taught me. My friend ordered a different flight that had whites and reds, and also a cheese pairing for the flight - they match each cheese to a wine. I tried all of hers and all her cheeses. Really liked the majority even though bubbles and certain types of white aren't as much my jam. Really great place and good value for money. A nice, classy experience without being intimidating or pretentious. I'd love to come back here again - and next time I'd make sure I wasn't driving. IT'S ON!!

If you don't have time to go out to wine country this place makes up for it. They pick out great…read morewines from multiple countries as well as many from all regions of Australia. They have generous pours and a large cheese selection to go with. It is a great space and if you are going to spice alley you could always pick up a bottle and take it with. They have lots of bottles under 25 aud to pick from. I went with a red wine flight and enjoyed most of them!

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Handpicked Cellar Door - The Experience Room - Open for Bookings/Functions/Wine Tastings

The Experience Room - Open for Bookings/Functions/Wine Tastings

Handpicked Cellar Door - Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie in the Wine Lounge

Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie in the Wine Lounge

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The Larder Wine & Cheese Bar

The Larder Wine & Cheese Bar

4.5(2 reviews)
6.9 km
$$$

By definition, a larder means a room or a large cupboard that's used for storing food. And woah,…read moredoes this shop live up to its name. The Larder is a beautifully arranged store full of gorgeously packaged products that will have you wondering whether you're buying something just for its pretty jar or for the actual product itself. It does make for handy gift shopping though (whose mum doesn't love a block of French chocolate or Blue Mountains handcrafted coffee?). They stock a really great range of Australian and international cheeses, Hunter Valley olive oil by the litre, and top brands like Christine Manfield, Byron Bay Chilli Co and Toby's Estate. If you're on your way to a dinner party or BBQ and need to take along a token offering, grab a loaf of Brasserie sourdough or a cheese platter. The specialty grocer store opened after the owners returned from France and realised how difficult it is to find all the quality local and imported products you wanr in the one place. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and clearly love what they're doing. There's plenty of parking available, just look for the green and white striped storefront.

Looking for some fine ingredients? Stop here…read more They've got some fine cheeses, breads, pastas, sauces, and more. Lots of artisan-produced foodstuffs from Australia and around the world. Good stuff for gifts to foodie people, or when you need to lay out bits and bites that need to impress. You can also buy quality olive oil in bulk - in their or your own containers - that is much closer to cheap bottled brands. Nice!

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The Larder Wine & Cheese Bar
The Larder Wine & Cheese Bar
The Larder Wine & Cheese Bar

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GPO Cheese & Wine Room - Only thing I wish this place had..... was better phone reception :-)

GPO Cheese & Wine Room

4.4(18 reviews)
1.9 kmSydney
$$$

A Hidden gem in the depths of Martin place in the CBD of Sydney is the GPO cheese room. Enter via…read morethe old post office building, head down the stairs and you will find your cheese wonderland. Once inside the cheese room, to the left is a cheese counter and the rest of the room is filled with bottles of wine. This could be considered heaven for some and probably is. There is a nicely set dining room to the right, where you can enjoy your selections in sophisticated comfort. The staff are very attentive, filling your water glass and providing great service. The GPO cheese room has a large selection of wine from many regions around the world, much like their cheese offerings. We browsed the menu trying to decide what to order, a difficult task considering everything they have to offer. Do we pick a couple of different types of cheese, burgers, antipasto, a cheese and wine flight or a main? Nope, we spot that they have fondue on the menu, something you do not come across too often in Sydney. This is something that appeals to my Swiss roots. We select a nice glass of pinot and sip away, in anticipation for the brie coulommiers and truffle fondue to arrive. The fondue hits the table, the flame is lit and the cheese melts, turning into a bowl of liquid goodness. The fondue set was very impressive, consisting of a large platter containing a selection of cured meat, potatoes, bread, crackers, pickled figs and grilled garlic prawns. The fondue forks were kept busy as we were selecting items to pass through that decadent mix of cheese and truffle, transforming each item into a mass flavour infusion. At $56 between two, it is great value. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the GPO cheese room, set up in the historic post office building at the bottom of Martin Place. With a great selection of cheese and wine at a good price, this place is now on our radar and one we recomnend you add to your list.

Do you like cheese? Do you LOVE cheese? (are you the weird person who doesn't like cheese but likes…read moreyour friends who like cheese?) Then the GPO cheese and wine room is for YOU! There are a range of options to get your cheese fix including a cheese fondu for two ($49), Mac and cheese (16$) and cheese boards. The friendly and knowledgable staff will keenly pair a beautiful wine for you choice of cheese. The restaurant is intimate with low lighting and a sneaky corridor for a quiet date night or a lovely night with friends! I haven't needed a reservation here but if you are planning to come it wouldn't be worth missing out on. cheese cheese yes please!

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GPO Cheese & Wine Room - This is a great little place hidden away in the basement of the GPO.

This is a great little place hidden away in the basement of the GPO.

GPO Cheese & Wine Room
GPO Cheese & Wine Room

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The Wine Library

The Wine Library

4.2(24 reviews)
1.8 kmPaddington
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This is my another surprise discovery. One day I was on my way to Victor Churchill, I noticed this…read morelow-key, slick, mysterious (?) looking place. Out of curiosity, I opened the door to look inside. A very friendly staff member greeted and welcomed in. She explained it's been only a week or so, but the place has attracted lots of customers already. She showed me around and explained this place used to be a boutique for women's clothes. I liked the coziness and how they have converted to a cool wine bar. This is another wine bar with chairs which I love. There are a couple of small tables in the bar area, more tables in the backside, then a small courtyard section. They have tapas style dishes - cold, hot, more of meal dishes. I enjoy a bacon and egg roll with a glass of wine as Sunday branch. If I am there in the afternoon, a nice cheese plate goes well with wine... Staff members are very friendly and help you decide what wine you would like to have if you are not sure. They have great selection of wines and I am sure they can pick one for you!

Dropped in here on a Sunday afternoon for an espresso followed by a glass of wine and some snacks…read more My double espresso was really good and a lot better than some coffee shops serve. The gentleman behind the bar had been let down by his casual staff member doing a no-show so he was under the pump managing the afternoon rush. This did not have any affect on the friendliness of the service at all. The wine list is extensive and you can peruse on your own or ask for suggestions and advice. Cheeses were yum but would have been even better had they not come straight out of the fridge but they did soften in next to no time. It was also really good value for the portions given and the waiter talked us through each different variety. Sweet potato crisps were salty and delicious. Without a doubt I will be back.

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The Wine Library - Interesting decor

Interesting decor

The Wine Library
The Wine Library

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