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Bondi Beach

Cushy booths, sandstone walls and stained glass lightshades give the space a beautifully nostalgic feel.

Come to snug new English-inspired micro-pub for pies, Guinness on tap and Britpop

This casual beachside snug is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and yes, there are “rib-stickers” galore.

  • Myffy Rigby
Spanakopita.
13.5/20

Etheus

Seaside views and a new Hellenic direction at Bondi’s historic Pavilion.

The exterior.

The Shop & Wine Bar

This cafe is a finalist in the best all-rounder category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Blueberry and ricotta pancakes.

Harry’s Bondi

This venue is a finalist for the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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The Boss Burger with sweet potato fries.

Would you like special fries with that? At this beach burger joint, your answer should be yes

At Bonditony’s Burger Joint, upgrade your fries immediately, or better yet, order “The Boss”.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Surfside at Promenade Bondi Beach.

Promenade Bondi Beach

Laid-back luxury in the spruced-up Pavilion.

Kurobuta pork with fermented garlic honey.

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

Two decades in and Icebergs still feels timeless.

A selection of California-inspired brunch dishes at the Bondi cafe.

Every day’s a vacay at Bondi’s California-cool cafe Glory Days

The restored beachfront pavilion’s new cafe is already making waves.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Chefs cut seafood to order at GetSashimi.

Step aside fish and chips: Could sushi and sashimi be the next big beach food?

The owner of a new raw seafood bar at Bondi Beach says the popularity of deep-fried fish is on the wane as beachgoers flock to healthier food options.

  • Scott Bolles