Bar in Bondi Road
A long-running Canadian dive bar on Bondi Road slinging poutine, burgers and Bloody Caesars in a kitschy, Americana-meets-ski-lodge room.
This is Bondi's go-to for North American comfort food done with real conviction — it landed on the strip back in 2011 and has kept its cult following for poutine that regulars will tell you is the best in Sydney. We'd choose it when you want something loud, low-key and unpretentious rather than a polished sit-down dinner: rotating craft beers, natural wine and a taxidermy-and-disco-ball fitout that leans fully into the joke. It's a bar first, so come to graze and drink rather than for a hushed meal.
The classic poutine (fries, gravy and cheese curds) is the signature — the loaded pork versions are the house move; back it with a cheeseburger, hot wings and a Bloody Caesar.
Lively, kitschy dive-bar energy — booths, Canadiana on the walls, a bit of a party after dark.
Local tip: It's closed Mondays and doesn't open until the afternoon/evening midweek (weekends from midday), so it's an afternoon-and-after-dark spot rather than a lunch stop — check the current hours before you walk up.
Worth knowing: It's rich, indulgent bar food in a deliberately noisy, kitsch-heavy room — not the pick if you want a quiet or health-forward Bondi meal, and vegetarians beyond the mushroom burger and a salad or two will find the menu meat-heavy.
Hours, prices and menus change — always check the venue’s own site before you go. Spotted something out of date? We keep this directory current; details reflect our last check.
bakery · Bondi Road
A tiny weekend-only micro-bakery on Bondi Road built around soft, cold-fermented cinnamon scrolls and viral cold drinks, with queues to match the hype.
Best for: A weekend treat run for scroll-and-coffee lovers who don't mind a queue
Italian · Bondi Road
Merivale's buzzy, share-style Italian tucked into the back of The Royal on Bondi Road, built around a wood-fired oven and a leafy, olive-tree-lined courtyard.
Best for: Long, shared Italian lunches and lively group dinners off the beach
Mexican · Bondi Road
A hacienda-inspired Mexican restaurant on Bondi Road where the whole kitchen orbits a woodfire grill, turning out charcoal-kissed tacos, share plates and wagyu steaks.
Best for: Woodfire Mexican for a lively group dinner or a date night