Barrel Bar & Dining

The verdict

Talk about classy! Barrel Bar & Dining in Cremorne brings a sophisticated touch to Sydney’s bar and dining scene on the lower North Shore. Headed up by the guys behind Public Dining Room in Balmoral, this new Sydney restaurant is breaking the mould and offering BYO Sunday through Thursday, and a stellar wine list on Friday and Saturday. They can even reccommend dishes to go with your wine, no matter if it's a $20 number or a bottle you've been saving for a special occasion. 

Hungry? We were too. Enjoy a snack of candied walnuts before moving onto a starter of Alaskan scallops and delving into a main of Thirlmere duck breast with beetroot textures. If you’re in the mood for an even classier night out, you’re in luck because this newly opened beauty is just down the road from the Cremorne Orpheum Theatre, a Northern suburbs stalwart.