Best Live Music Restaurants in Putney

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BalmainBankstownBarangarooBelmoreBelroseChippendale

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Bare Witness

4.4

Awesome(35)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Rhodes

Booked 17 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.

2. Abattoir Blues

4.6

Exceptional(279)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Homebush

Booked 1 time 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.

3. The Dancing Bear

5.0

Exceptional(38)

$$$$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.

4. The Balmain Hotel

4.4

Awesome(12)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Balmain

Booked 1 time today

Nestled in the cosy Neighbourhood of Sydney’s Inner West, The Balmain Hotel is the perfect destination for anyone and everyone. Balmain’s second oldest Pub, dating back to 1869 – turns tropical, urban oasis. Find yourself sipping on mouth-watering, passionately prepared cocktails & enjoying Asian-infused pub menu, that are both market fresh and wildly delicious.

A photo of Bistro 18 @ Strathfield Golf Club restaurant

5. Bistro 18 @ Strathfield Golf Club

4.4

Awesome(9)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Strathfield

Booked 2 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.

6. Jazushi

4.5

Awesome(57)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 9 times today

"Jazushi offers Sydney's best blend of exquisite Japanese fusion cuisine, professional service and the finest live jazz entertainment WED, FRI, SAT and Sunday nights. Tucked away on Devonshire St just minutes walk from Central Station and the famous Belvoir Theatre, Jazushi offers a stylish and elegant dining experience that promises to be as pleasing to the ear as it is to the palate. Consisting of three grant dining area, Jazushi is ideal for any occasion. The main dining room provides an ambient atmosphere to best enjoy live music, while the gorgeous outdoor Terrace and spacious Red Room provide the perfect solution for any function needs. Come and experience Sydney's best kept secret!!"

7. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(293)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 4 times today

The Doss House - where fine whiskies and cocktails meet the historical char of one of the oldest suburbs, The Rocks. Combine this with one of our famous Cheese Boards or Ploughman's Platters from our ever-changing menu and you might have just found your perfect spot to spend the day sipping on premium spirits. Tugged away between George St and Kendall Lane we're right there but so hidden at the same time.Recapturing the convivial spirit of Sydney’s formative years, the original sandstone walls of The Doss House bring warmth to our unique basement bar which features a beautiful terrace area and rare original fireplaces.Built in the 1840s, what we call The Doss House today has been the home to a rich, eclectic collection of tenants including a boot maker, boarding house, doctor’s surgery and opium dealer, some which have been entwined within the interiors of the five, cosy bar spaces.

8. Ichoume

4.5

Awesome(34)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Darling Quarter

Booked 9 times today

The name “Ichoume” comes from the address of this street. Ichoume is located on ‘1’ Harbour Street, Darling Quarter. That’s why we named the restaurant “Ichoume” (Choume is used for addresses in Japan. It's a way of breaking a municipality into districts. 丁目(Choume) is ‘city district’, so ‘1 choume’(Ichoume) is ‘1st [city] district’).The design concept of the restaurant is a hangout for adults.The menu is supervised by AKIKO ISHIKAWA, who has accumulated her career in many restaurants. The head chef is TOMOHIKO KIMURA . He specialises in Japanese - based cuisine with French techniques and flavours. SHINSUKE TODA is recognised among the best sushi chefs now working and is credited with techniques utilised in contemporary sushi and sashimi preparation.Hope you enjoy what we’ve made for you.Owner ARI K. & YUKI ISHIKAWA

9. Hustlers. Syd

4.5

Awesome(188)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Sydney CBD

Booked 29 times today

Our menus will take you on a culinary journey throughout Asia, paying homage to our cultures by elevating traditional flavours through modern techniques. Enter underground and indulge in a mouth-watering menu of shared plates and cocktails.

10. Bobbie's

4.3

Awesome(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Double Bay

Booked 20 times today

Bobbie's is a New York-inspired cocktail bar. Walk-ins welcome or make a reservation. At Bobbie's it's all about mid-century furnishings, plush velvet, great music, world-class cocktails and bar food curated by Neil Perry.In partnership with Linden Pride of the renowned Dante, New York, Bobbie’s has the underground energy of a New York style cocktail bar with the refined, sophisticated flair of a Neil Perry institution. It’s about keeping things in the family: when Linden was 17, he was polishing glasses at Neil’s Rockpool restaurant. In a full-circle moment, they’ve come together to showcase their passion for produce-driven experiences.Located in the basement of 24 Bay St, Double Bay, the same Neville Gruzman-designed heritage building as Neil’s Song Bird restaurant, Bobbie’s was named after Linden’s grandfather, the legendary radio broadcaster Bob Rogers, who mingled with the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in their heyday.

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Anna
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The staff are very friendly and the food was delicious
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Bistro 18 @ Strathfield Golf ClubPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Strathfield
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4.4
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Natalie
New South Wales •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Love Abattoir Blues. My favourite place for a recovery breakfast after all our concerts. Fabulous Staff! Exceptional food.
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Abattoir BluesPrice: Moderate• Australian• Homebush
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4.6
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Terrie-Ann
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 24, 2025
Lovely location, attentive, welcoming staff, great food, including a good range of gluten free options. Generous portions. Extensive beverage list.
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Bare WitnessPrice: Moderate• Café• Rhodes
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4.4
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Lea
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
A great venue for a snack, drinks and/or fabulous cocktail. The staff are friendly and service is professional and prompt. My new favourite place!
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The Dancing BearPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Rhodes
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5
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Trish
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 13, 2024
We went to have dinner and see a band - Big Mama & The Charm Offensive. The band were absolutely outstanding, everyone was up dancing and it was a friendly, fun and fantastic night. We had pizza which was yummy, the staff were friendly and helpful, loved the pub itself. It was fabulous.
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The Balmain HotelPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Balmain
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4.4

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