Helm Bar & Bistro

4.3

270 Reviews

$40 and under

Gastro Pub

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Helm Bar and Bistro and the Cockle Bay Yacht Club is Darling Harbour’s best roof top and open air bars to enjoy delicious, fresh food and mouth-watering cocktails whilst soaking up our stunning harbour views that really are second to none.

We have an impressive capacity of 600 people meaning we can cater to groups of all sizes. We are highly experienced in organising an array of memorable events including birthdays, engagements, farewells, corporate events and many more.

You now have the choice of dining in our brand new venue Cockle Bay Yacht Club situated on the ground floor next door to Helm Bar and Bistro.
Minors must be accompanied by their parent or a legal guardian.

Our food is made fresh and each dish is sent to the table when ready, this does mean that at certain times that all dishes will arrive at the table at different times.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Seafood, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:30 am Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9290 1571
Website
http://helmbar.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Faheem Noor
Catering
Helm Bar and Bistro is a casual dining venue which offers counter and contact-less service. We are one of Darling Harbour’s best spot to enjoy delicious, fresh food and mouth-watering cocktails whilst soaking up our stunning harbour views that really are second to none. Whether you choose to drink or dine alfresco in our beautiful outdoor beer garden or on our newly renovated upper deck, we have something to satisfy every taste bud with our impressive bistro menu. Our food is made fresh and each dish is sent to the table when ready, this does mean that at certain times that all dishes will arrive at the table at different times.
Private party facilities
Helm Bar & Bistro and the Cockle Bay Yacht Club can cater for groups of all different sizes. Our experienced events team look forward to hearing from you.
Private party contact
Belinda Haberley: (02) 9290 1571

Location
7 Wheat Rd, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Cross street
Wheat Rd
Parking details
The nearest public parking is Wilson Parking at Darling Park on Sussex Street. Book your spot ahead and receive a discounted rate. Select ‘Darling Park – right side of Sussex st.’ enter code HELM to for discount. Taking out your boat? Dock at Darling Harbour Marina in Cockle Bay and join us for a beverage or bite to eat.
Public transit
Town Hall Train Station is a 7-minute walk from our door and so is Barangaroo’s new ferry wharf. Travelling via light rail? Alight at Pyrmont Bay stop behind the National Maritime Museum. Walk a short distance across the Pyrmont Bridge. If you are coming by taxi or Uber, 7 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Margarita*A$19.00
Espolon Reposado Tequila, lemon, lime & orange essence, salt rim
Tommy's Margarita*A$19.00
Espolon Reposado Tequila, lemon, lime & orange essence, served on the rocks
Cosmo*A$19.00
Ketel One Vodka, lime, cranberry & a dash of orange
Sicilian Gin Fizz*A$19.00
Gordon's Sicilian Gin, lemon, lime, aquafaba & soda
Amaretto SourA$19.00
Disaronno Amaretto, lemon, lime, aquafaba & bitters
Whisky SourA$20.00
Ardbeg 5YO Single Malt Scotch or Bulleit Bourbon, lemon, lime, aquafaba & bitters
Bloody MaryA$18.00
Ketel One Vodka, spicy bloody mary mix, chilli & salt rim
Coconut MargaritaA$19.00
1800 Coconut Tequila, lemon, lime & a dash of orange w shaved coconut
Lychee Rose MartiniA$19.00
Tanqueray Gin, Lychee Liqueur, rose syrup & lemon juice
Espresso MartiniA$19.00
Espresso Martini mix, Ketel One Vodka
Riot Rosé Spritz*A$15.00
Spritz'd Rosé with natural botonicals & orange
Garden SpritzA$15.00
Chandon sparkling wine w specially handcrafted orange bitters & rosemary
Aperol SpritzA$17.00
Aperol, sparkling wine, soda & orange
Gordon's Pink SpritzA$18.00
Gordon's Pink Gin, sparkling wine, lemonade & fresh strawberries
Smirnoff Cucumber, Lime & Mint SpritzA$17.00
Smirnoff infused Vodka, cucumber, fresh lime, mint & soda
Frozen Daiquiri Strawberry or MangoA$20.00
Pampero Blanco White Rum, puree, lemon, sugar, ice

On Tap

Balter XPA
Balter Eazy Hazy
4 Pines Pacific Ale
Great Northern Super Crisp 3.5%
Pure Blonde
Peroni
Carlton Draught
Coopers Pale Ale
Brookvale Ginger Beer
Riot Wine Co. Rosé
Riot Wine Co. Rosé Spritz

Non-Alcoholic

Tap Water
- Free
San Pellegrino
- 750mlsA$9.00
Mineral Water
- 330mlsA$4.50
Still Water
- Bottle (350mls)A$4.00
Carlton ZeroA$7.00
Zero Alcohol Beer, slightly hoppy w a fruity aroma, full flavoured classic beer style
Peroni LiberiaA$8.00
Zero alcohol Beer, pale golden, crisp beer with citrusy hoppy & fruity notes, with a crisp and refreshing finish
Virgin Bloody MaryA$12.00
Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Celery & Olives
Cucumber MojitoA$12.00
Fresh lime, cucumber & mint, sugar syrup & soda
Lavender LemonadeA$12.00
Lavender syrup, fresh lemon & lemonade

Happy Hours

5pm – 7pm daily

CocktailsA$10.00
SchoonersA$6.00
House WineA$6.00
House SpiritsA$6.00

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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270 Reviews

SR
StrathRon
Glasgow
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I booked this place, online, from the UK. It would be my 69th birthday ! They didn’t seem to be expecting us. I had to forage for menus then go to order, and pay, at the bar. We had beer and pizza - nothing wrong with that on any other day of the year. The Helm is no bistro. It’s a sports bar with multiple TV screens (we had womens’ basketball). A DJ worked in the background. An (electronic) gaming machine was fixed to one wall. If this is what you want, go to the Helm Bar and Bistro - but don’t bother to book. If you want a somewhat special meal - go somewhere else ….. go anywhere else !
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JeffF
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I booked in advance and my table was not ready. Then when it was I was not told. The person greeting us at the door was rude.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Sydney
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best experience in the Sydney CBD area. Great food drinks at excellent prices.
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Zoey
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Such a nice view, the cocktails were pretty good, the food was yummy. A really nice spot to have some lunch and drinks on a sunny day!
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JandK
Sydney
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was a quiet night so no problem with quick service and the drinks were good quality. My friend and I shared the antipasto and it was very good. Only criticism was it had obviously been in a cooler and the camebert (or was it brie?) was a bit too hard. Minor criticism as we enjoyed the food. Staff polite and professional.
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ReAnRo
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Noted in booking the reservation was for a birthday which Helm Bars advertisement showed they had special birthday packages and did not deliver. There was no complimentary drink or discounts. Drinks had to be followed up multiple times. We had to ask 3 different people about a tap beer we ordered as we waited for about 25 minutes.
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Rosco
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The energy and efficiency of the staff make this a great place to have a drink with friends. If they revamped the menu, then 10/10.
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DavidB
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good venue with great views and good ambience. Service tonight was good.
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NatashaO
New South Wales
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great for a casual business lunch.. mixed reviews about the food, the boys didn’t enjoy their schnitzel however my beef burger was fantastic.
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ClariceO
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I did not like the service, bad service from the entrance with the security to the staff and waiters. The menu options are also horrible.
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Helm Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9290 1571.

Helm Bar & Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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7 Wheat Rd, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross street
Wheat Rd
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:30 am Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Seafood, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The nearest public parking is Wilson Parking at Darling Park on Sussex Street. Book your spot ahead and receive a discounted rate. Select ‘Darling Park – right side of Sussex st.’ enter code HELM to for discount. Taking out your boat? Dock at Darling Harbour Marina in Cockle Bay and join us for a beverage or bite to eat.
Public transit
Town Hall Train Station is a 7-minute walk from our door and so is Barangaroo’s new ferry wharf. Travelling via light rail? Alight at Pyrmont Bay stop behind the National Maritime Museum. Walk a short distance across the Pyrmont Bridge. If you are coming by taxi or Uber, 7 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Faheem Noor
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://helmbar.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9290 1571
Catering
Helm Bar and Bistro is a casual dining venue which offers counter and contact-less service. We are one of Darling Harbour’s best spot to enjoy delicious, fresh food and mouth-watering cocktails whilst soaking up our stunning harbour views that really are second to none. Whether you choose to drink or dine alfresco in our beautiful outdoor beer garden or on our newly renovated upper deck, we have something to satisfy every taste bud with our impressive bistro menu. Our food is made fresh and each dish is sent to the table when ready, this does mean that at certain times that all dishes will arrive at the table at different times.
Private party facilities
Helm Bar & Bistro and the Cockle Bay Yacht Club can cater for groups of all different sizes. Our experienced events team look forward to hearing from you.
Private party contact
Belinda Haberley: (02) 9290 1571

Helm Bar & Bistro

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Cocktails

Margarita*A$19.00

Tommy's Margarita*A$19.00

Cosmo*A$19.00

Sicilian Gin Fizz*A$19.00

Amaretto SourA$19.00

Whisky SourA$20.00

Bloody MaryA$18.00

Coconut MargaritaA$19.00

Lychee Rose MartiniA$19.00

Espresso MartiniA$19.00

Riot Rosé Spritz*A$15.00

Garden SpritzA$15.00

Aperol SpritzA$17.00

Gordon's Pink SpritzA$18.00

Smirnoff Cucumber, Lime & Mint SpritzA$17.00

Frozen Daiquiri Strawberry or MangoA$20.00

On Tap

Balter XPA

Balter Eazy Hazy

4 Pines Pacific Ale

Great Northern Super Crisp 3.5%

Pure Blonde

Peroni

Carlton Draught

Coopers Pale Ale

Brookvale Ginger Beer

Riot Wine Co. Rosé

Riot Wine Co. Rosé Spritz

Non-Alcoholic

Tap Water

San Pellegrino

Mineral Water

Still Water

Carlton ZeroA$7.00

Peroni LiberiaA$8.00

Virgin Bloody MaryA$12.00

Cucumber MojitoA$12.00

Lavender LemonadeA$12.00

Happy Hours

CocktailsA$10.00

SchoonersA$6.00

House WineA$6.00

House SpiritsA$6.00

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