Best Live Music Restaurants in North Rocks

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ItalianAustralianBreakfastPubBar / Lounge / Bottle ServiceVietnamese

Regions

Blacktown and surroundsInner WestNorth Sydney AreaSouth WestThe Hills Shire and surrounds

Neighborhoods

BlacktownDrummoyneHomebushKenthurstLindfieldRhodes

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

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Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. The Dancing Bear

4.9

Exceptional(39)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Rhodes

Booked 2 times today

A family owned boutique bar located in Wentworth Point as part of the Marina Square complex. A large list of great tasting signature and classic cocktails. The Dancing Bear is also managed by Kristine Tarabine who has cracked the Top 100 Australian bartenders competing in Diageo's world class competition. Just a few popular cocktails include the "Smoked Old Fashioned", "White Passion Martini" and our best seller the "Yuzu Sour". All with their own quirks and experience. Bougee bar food like Butter Chicken Jaffel, Lamb Kafta Jaffel, Mexicana dip with Chicharron and Salmon lettuce cups.As we are so close to Olympic park there is many easy access options. Bus routes, train lines and the ferry at our doorstep.We focus on great customer service and don't take ourselves to seriously. Every Saturday you can find live music going. The vibe is chill and welcoming to anyone who needs a bevvy. Couples, friends, family, visitors and locals - its a joy to have anyone come into our bar.

2. Bare Witness

4.4

Awesome(38)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Rhodes

Booked 6 times today

Bare Witness, where seasonal ingredients shine in our thoughtfully designed menus, paired with award-winning coffee, freshly baked bread, and handmade pasta, all enjoyed with a stunning water view.

A photo of The Heritage House restaurant

3. The Heritage House

4.3

Awesome(241)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Kenthurst

Booked 8 times today

Car Park Entrance through Sagars Rd. The Heritage House is a restaurant that offers a modern twist on Modern Australian cuisine. It prides itself on creating a unique flavour profile by carefully blending fresh ingredients, spices, heat, and exotic herbs while ensuring a perfect balance of flavours. The restaurant embraces the philosophy that dining should be a fun and relaxing experience, mirroring the laid-back Australian way of life. The Heritage House aims to provide a sensory overload for its guests, delivering an unforgettable culinary journey that keeps them coming back for more. By combining innovative techniques with classic Australian ingredients, the restaurant creates a harmonious fusion that tantalizes the taste buds.

4. Abattoir Blues

4.6

Exceptional(286)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Homebush

Booked 2 times today

Abattoir Blues is Sydney Olympic Park’s notorious, fully-licensed, boutique diner hidden away in a historic 1900s abattoir building. Capturing the heart and soul of the Park, Abattoir Blues is a restaurant, café and bar experience worth discovering.We are open for all events in the park, and extend our trading hours to accommodate patrons and punters before a concert, sporting event or whatever reason you are in the park. We are the local's choice dining spot and a hotspot for those visiting the park.

5. Lusso Bistro

4.5

Awesome(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Blacktown

Booked 3 times today

At Lusso Bistro, we celebrate the rich heritage of Italian cuisine while embracing modern creativity. Our family recipes and time-honoured techniques are the foundation for a dining experience that honours the past and excites the future.With a casual yet refined ambiance, Lusso Bistro offers an extensive menu crafted to delight every palate. Indulge in our perfectly crisp pizzas, savour the flavours of freshly made pasta, or explore our succulent seafood and premium steak selections.We take pride in using only the finest ingredients sourced from Sydney's top purveyors and Australia's best producers, ensuring every dish is a masterpiece of flavour and quality.Join us on a culinary journey that transcends time, where the warmth of family traditions meets the innovation of contemporary Italian gastronomy. Discover the essence of Lusso Bistro and let your senses be captivated.

A photo of Bistro 18 @ Strathfield Golf Club restaurant

6. Bistro 18 @ Strathfield Golf Club

4.4

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Strathfield

Booked 3 times today

At the heart of the clubhouse sits the Bistro, a sleek new 130+ seat bistro with a stunning alfresco outlook. The menu features classic dishes with a modern twist.With indoor and al fresco dining options, the club bistro is the perfect spot for a long family lunch on the sunny deck as you take in the tranquil surroundings with a glass of wine. The bistro offers a range of dining experiences, from a Sunday afternoon with friends accompanied by live music to cozy nooks for an intimate date night.

7. Saigon Hustle

4.7

Exceptional(152)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Smithfield

Booked 1 time today

Tired of travelling over an hour from the Western Suburbs into Sydney CBD to eat delicious Vietnamese 'Fusion' food? How about the dreaded nightrider and regretful train rides home from the city after vibing it out at a bar?What if we told you we have a solution to this problem?Hustlers with big ambitions and huge amounts of pride in their Vietnamese heritage have come together to create a unique bar experience in the hub of Western Sydney.Our venue offers a fusion between traditional Vietnamese flavours and influences from growing up in a multicultural society in Australia to funk it up and keep things interesting!Our restaurant bar is the perfect downtown hang, trust me. Whether it's to celebrate a birthday, hump-day, fri-yay, or simply a thirst for some beverages, our amazing space, freakishly delicious drinks, and charismatic bartenders are perfect for any occasion.

8. The Quadrant

4.9

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Lindfield

Booked 2 times today

The Quadrant Cafe Lindfield - Coffee | Wine | Eatery

9. The Oxford

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Drummoyne

Booked 1 time today

A landmark of the Inner West since opening its doors in 1929.This slice of Sydney history is spread over 2 spacious levels. With a cosy pub, an airy, spacious beer garden, and bistro dining upstairs.Catch the next big sporting event, dine on some good pub grub, or simply watch the setting over the city, The Oxford has you covered.Walk-ins and bookings are welcomed.

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Penny
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
Very good dining experience for 1derful night 😍
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La FavolaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newtown
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4.6
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Lisa
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
Loved Doss House! Was never a whisky fan until now.
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The Doss HousePrice: Moderate• Australian• The Rocks
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4.6
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Nicole
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Lovely food and cocktails! Good service and beautiful space
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The Heritage HousePrice: Expensive• Australian• Kenthurst
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4.3
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Joanna
Adelaide •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
Beautiful spot, fabulous food and wonderful staff and service.
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Bare WitnessPrice: Moderate• Café• Rhodes
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4.4
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Nicole
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 28, 2025
Happy Hour Margaritas were fantastic!!! We would have liked to stay longer, but needed more food than what was on offer. Great location, attentive staff. We will be back.
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The Dancing BearPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Rhodes
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4.9

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