Best Live Music Restaurants in Crows Nest

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1. Garfish Crows Nest

4.6

Exceptional(1021)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Crows Nest

Booked 11 times today

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best. BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)$8 corkage per person.

2. KC's Honky Tonk

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Crows Nest

We are Sydney’s hottest new bar. Located in the vibrant Crows Nest, we are a close stroll from the metro and buses from all parts of Sydney. There’s multiple parking stations nearby or off street parking is also available.Kcs offers everything you need for a great night out - great drinks, great entertainment, amazing food, and comfortable seating with multiple tvs of sports is what you’re after.Live sports, country music, live music, weekly events and activities and great food all in one venue.So come on in and enjoy a burger or some tacos all made nice and fresh, in-house!

3. The Stoned Crow

4.7

Exceptional(18)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Crows Nest

Booked 3 times today

Sydney, we’ve got you! Get the gang together, make a night of it at The Stoned Crow and soak up the atmosphere. Light streams through our windows by day and by night our lights are dimmed radiating a burnt orange hue throughout the venue. Relaxed, unpretentious and easy-going, get ready for something truly special. Our inventive cocktail list uses homemade syrups and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice. We source the finest quality ingredients from local suppliers to serve up mouthwatering food that will keep you coming back again and again.

4. Jazushi

4.5

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 10 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!!"

5. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(293)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 7 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.

6. Hustlers. Syd

4.5

Awesome(204)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Sydney CBD

Booked 13 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.

7. Doyles Garden Bar

4.2

Awesome(203)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsons Bay

Booked 1 time today

Doyles open -air Garden Bar is located right on the beach in Watsons Bay. Try one of our refreshing cocktails, a draught beer or a glass of wine & order from the new garden bar menu. A great place to chill out & watch the sunset !! The bar is located at our restaurant Doyles on the Beach, Watsons Bay. On this, The restaurants original site, Doyles on the Beach opened Australia first seafood restaurant in 1885. We have been family owned and operated for over 5 generations. The restaurant internationally famous and a mecca for Sydneysiders and tourists alike, offering a stunning range of fresh seafood.Outdoor relaxed dining located right next to the beach. Live music on Saturdays 4pm - 7pm & Sunday's 3pm - 6pm weekly.Open from 11.30am until late.For restaurant bookings please book at Doyles on the Beach - not Doyles Garden Bar.

8. Ichoume

4.5

Awesome(41)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Darling Quarter

Booked 8 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. Bobbie's

4.3

Awesome(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Double Bay

Booked 6 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.

10. Chez Crix

4.8

Exceptional(27)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Surry Hills

Booked 6 times today

Chez Crix is the organic evolution of the much loved public bar The Cricketers Arms which has been described as the 'loosest brumby in the Sydney pub scene' . A small french(ish) bistro in the penthouse delivering delicious food with intent and very energetic wines, in the absolute comfort of a pub.

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Rebecca
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food service and attention to detail for coeliacs. Thanks
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Garfish Crows NestPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Crows Nest
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4.6
K
Kristy
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a lovely experience. The food and the service was lovely. Meal was just delicious. The jazz pianist was wonderful too!!
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JazushiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Surry Hills
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4.5
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Joseph
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 8, 2025
Went during the happy hour, had a great house selection for the drinks. The place is really open and the service was brilliant and quick with the drinks being delivered to the table. Food was also really quality. Highly recommend this place.
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The Stoned CrowPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Crows Nest
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
This is the best bar in Sydney. Exceptional staff, the best poured Guinness in Sydney and the live music is sensational.
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The Doss HousePrice: Moderate• Australian• The Rocks
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4.5

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