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There’s not much that beats rocking up, drinks in hand to one of the best BYO restaurants Sydney has to offer. Whether your pre-dinner trip to the bottle shop is all about saving some cash or ensuring you pair your meal with your favourite drop, we have found the best BYO restaurants in Sydney for you to try out.
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1. Mamak
If you fancy drinking wine into the early hours of the morning, Mamak has you sorted. Open until 2 am, accompany your late-night rendezvous with some delicious Asian flavours at this authentic Malaysian joint. Its appeal is obvious- so expect a queue on weekends.
Address: 15 Goulburn Street, Haymarket
Phone: (02) 9211 1668
Corkage: $3 per person
2. Don’t Tell Aunty
A vibrant Indian restaurant in Surry Hills with plenty of personality – this is the perfect spot for a Friday night dinner. The menu is as exciting as the decor, frequently changing with plenty of authentic street food dishes like their chickpea and potato croquette. Don’t forget to have a chai post-wine, it’s essential.
Address: Shop 1, 414 Bourke Street, Surrey Hills
Phone: (02) 9331 5399
Corkage: Free
3. Cairo Takeaway
Craving falafel and delicious Middle Eastern flare? Cairo Takeaway is an Enmore Road institution. The free corkage is a mere bonus with the number of exotic flavours and dishes on offer. Our menu favourite is their pockets, filled with either falafel, cauliflower, lamb or chicken.
Address: 81 Enmore Road, Enmore
Phone: 9517 2060
Corkage: Free
4. Bangkok Bites Bondi Beach
Get right in the thick of the fiery essence of Bangkok street food at this Bondi restaurant. The menu is extensive and the eatery is as trendy as it comes. The only thing that could make the experience even better- It’s BYO, which means cheap alcohol- just like in Bangkok!
Address: 95 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
Phone: 9300 8999
Corkage: $2 per person
5. Spice Alley
Spice Alley is one of the greatest things to ever grace Sydney’s vibrant Chippendale streets. The precinct is a hub for all sorts of Asian eateries, with everything from cheap eats to fine dining. Grab whichever cuisine that tickles your fancy and find a spot anywhere that there’s a spare seat. The whole area is BYO.
Address: 18-20 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Phone: (02) 9281 0822
Corkage: Free
6. Chat Thai
If you’re looking for one of the best BYO restaurants in Sydney, look no further than Chat Thai. The Thai eatery serves traditional dishes until the early hours of the morning, all week long. Their signature dish is a green papaya salad, which goes down a treat with a glass of your favourite wine.
Address: 20 Campbell Street, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9211 1808
Corkage: $3 per person
7. Two Chaps
Bring your favourite organic wine to this sustainable establishment and you’ll fit right in. Two Chaps is a from-scratch cafe and bakery that has a strong focus on sustainable produce and food production. Three nights a week their doors remain open for an always-evolving dinner- think fresh pasta and local cheeses- delish!
Address: 122 Chapel Street, Marrickville
Phone: (02) 9572 8858
Corkage: 410 per bottle
8. Radio Cairo Restaurant
An African, Indian and Morrocan eatery with plenty of sharing dishes, Radio Cairo Restaurant is authentic and delicious. We recommend coming with a big group and grabbing as many dishes on the menu as possible, to share of course. The roast eggplant with yoghurt dip and Limpodo crocodile wings are quintessential.
Address: 83 Spofforth Street, Mosman
Phone: (02) 9908 2649
Corkage: $5.50 per person
9. The Middle Feast Restaurant
Watch the chefs prepare your meal at the open barbeque as you sit back and sip on your wine at one of the most exciting BYO restaurants in Sydney. The menu here is inspired by the delights of Middle Eastern cuisine, and we aren’t complaining. The food is fresh and made with a passion that you can taste in the flavours and smell in the aromas.
Address: Shop 8, 33 Sherwood Road, Merrylands West
Phone: (02) 8710 1391
Corkage: $4 per person
10. Malay Chinese Takeaway
Grab your favourite bottle of white wine to pair beautifully with the delicious Asian flavours at Malay Chinese. Their menu boasts soup noodles, fried noodles and an entire section dedicated to Malaysian food and another dedicated to Chinese food. Not only is corkage free, but the meals are also affordable.
Address: Shop 1, 50-58 Hunter Street, Sydney
Phone: 0401607168
Corkage: Free
11. Pastizzi Cafe
Haven’t yet heard of Pastizzi? You’re missing out! Your first bite into these flaky, tasty pieces of savoury goodness will have you sold, and at this Newtown institution, Pastizzi are the main event. With its no-fuss approach to dining, it’s the perfect starting point for a fun night out on King Street.
Address: 109 King Street, Newtown
Phone: (02) 9519 1063
Corkage: $3 per person
12. Afous Moroccan and Spanish Tapas
Offering up a fusion of Moroccan and Spanish fine dining, Afous hopes to bring some of the historical Moor heritage back to life. Expect delicious, aromatic fine dining upon a visit to this Mosman restaurant. The vibrant interior of the restaurant is also enough to heighten the senses!
Address: Level 1- 81 Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman
Phone: (02) 9969 8000
Corkage: $3 per person
13. BUSH
A unique restaurant created to celebrate Australia’s native environment. BUSH incorporates a lot of native species to encourage their adoption, production and admiration, as well as invasive species to reduce their numbers and damage to the environment. A new and interesting concept, it is a delicious, new experience everyone should try.
Address: 55 George Street, Redfern
Phone: 0467 599 986
Corkage: Free
14. Mr Chen Beef Noodle
For one of the best BYO restaurants in Sydney that also serves up some of the best noodles in town, Mr Chen has got your back. The restaurant specialises in house-made beef noodles and dumplings, made to order. Perfectly nestled in the Haymarket foodie hub, the fresh, authentic flavours will undoubtedly have you craving more.
Address: Prince Centre TG5 Quay Street, Haymarket
Phone: (02) 8084 4917
Corkage: Free
15. Cubby’s Kitchen Sydney CBD
New kid on the block, Cubby’s is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The menu is just as fresh and exciting- try the traditional Lebanese flavours and spices- the barramundi with harissa is a favourite. The drinks menu also features Lebanese inspired beverages if you’re looking for something different, or you can stick to what you’re used to and BYO, of course.
Address: Cnr Young Street & Loftus Lane, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9252 9648
Corkage: $15 per bottle
16. The Sultan’s Table
The self-proclaimed best Turkish restaurant in Sydney, The Sultan’s Table is Enmore’s favourite spot for a feast. It’s BYO and a visit here will fill you with real Turkish food, coffee, tea and sweets. The ambience is also vibrant and rich, just like the traditional Turkish way.
Address: 179 Enmore Road, Enmore
Phone: (02) 9557 0229
Corkage: Free
17. Rosso Pomodoro
Rosso is a true local secret that we have managed to dig out of the Balmanian’s through a deep dive down into the leafy peninsula. Located in its new location on bustling Darling Street, you can grab your bottle of red from the Balmain Wine Shop down the road, find a seat, and sit down to a feast of fine, authentic Italian pizza and pasta.
Address: 360 Darling Street, Balmain
Phone: (02) 9555 5924
Corkage: Free
General FAQs
Don't Tell Aunty is the best BYO restaurant in Surry Hills.
Head to Pastizzi Cafe if you want to check out one of the best BYO restaurants in Newtown.
Next time you find yourself in the Sydney CBD, visit Golden Century Seafood Restaurant for quality BYO dining.
Pompei's is a Bondi institution when you want to dine at a BYO restaurant in the ritzy suburb.
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