COVID safe dating restaurants in Sydney

Now we all know how difficult dating can be during COVID-19 and going out for a meal or a coffee might seem impossible with all the social distancing, face masks, lockdowns and hygiene protocols. It might all seem too hard and not worth the effort.

But love conquers all and going out on that first date is still a fun thing to do and still possible even during this horrible COVID!

Following are some COVID friendly Sydney restaurants ( that the team at Blue Label Life absolutely love ) for our busy professionals that you might consider for your first date.

Also read: Dating in the world of COVID-19

Wyno

This cosy wine bar in Holt Street Surry Hills is a must-visit for that intimate first date. It’s the same owners as the super-popular Porteno ( see below ) so you know it’s going to be good. It’s busy, has a great vibe and will surely impress. It serves tapas-style delish food that complements its extensive wine list.

Visit Wyno – 50 Holt Street Surry Hills – Phone 02 8399 1440

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Wyno has got to be one of the best places in Sydney for that first date. Intimate, cosy and great food – its a winner!! Photo Credit: wynobarandshop @ Instagram

Porteno

Porteno serves amazing Argentinian food in a very busy hip and fashionable part of Surry Hills ( Holt Street). It’s shared freshly cooked meats that are brought to the table and it’s oh so delish! It’s a great venue for a first date as the ambience is fun, fast and exciting. It has a great selection of wines as well.

Visit Porteno50 Holt St, Surry Hills Phone: (02) 8399 1440

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Porteno serves fabulous food with a great ambience plus its very COVID friendly for your first date

Nomad

Another Surry Hills favourite, Nomad has a certain sense of sophistication yet it’s fairly laid back with a casual vibe. They have a woodfire oven, charcoal grill and an open kitchen where you can see your food being prepared by the skilled chefs. Have a cocktail before dinner and enjoy each others company in this COVID safe restaurant.

Visit Nomad – 16 Foster St, Surry Hills – Phone +61 2 9280 3395

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Nomad in Surry Hills is one of those must-see COVID friendly restaurants for those going on a first date. Photo Credit: jacqueline_challinor @ Instagram

Dear Sainte Eloise

Tucked in a quiet lane in Potts Point Dear Sainte Eloise has all the hallmarks of a great first date. Great food, friendly staff, not over the top prices and a good selection of wine, beers and cocktails. By the way: The name, Dear Sainte Eloise, is a reference from George Orwell’s memoir, Down and Out in Paris and London. ( just in case you were wondering).

Visit Dear Sainte Eloise – 5/29 Orwell Street, Potts Point – Phone (02) 9326 9745

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Dear Sainte Eloise is a bit hard to find but once you get there it’s worth the effort ( actually it’s not that hard to find – Entrance off Llankelly Place). Photo Credit: Dear Saint Eloise website

Stanbuli

Make your way over to Enmore and enjoy modern style Turkish food. The great thing about this place is not only the food and wine list ( plus the Turkish beers ) but the way it’s been decked out. The restaurant is located in a hair salon shop and still retains some of its character. It looks like a mix between a traditional bathhouse and charming a Mediterranean bar. For a date, this is a great place to meet in an informal atmosphere and get to know each other. And yes, it is COVID friendly!

Visit Stanbuli – 135 Enmore Road, Enmore – 02 8624 3132

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With an eclectic vibe, Stanbuli is great fun for a first date. Photo Credit: stanbulirestaurant @ Instagram

Timbah

Timbah in Glebe is attached to the Glebe Liquor Bottle Shop and has an intimate and quiet vibe which is perfect for the two of you to get to know each other better.  Plus it has Sydney city skyline views. It has a relaxed wine bar feel in the residential area of Glebe. Why not give this little gem a try?

Visit Timbahu1/375 Glebe Point Rd, GlebePhone: (02) 9571 7005

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Timbah in Glebe has a casual vibe with a great wine bar – perfect for the first meetup in Sydney. Go on a date here and enjoy. Photo Credit: hangryheidi @ Instagram

Paddo Inn

Great pub on Oxford Street in Paddington with an extensive wine list. Have a drink at the to settle the nerves for the first date then tuck into a meal in the restaurant. It’s a very lively pub with music and tends to attract crowds in their 20’s, 30’s and early 40’s. The food is meat and seafood-focused and it’s reasonably priced. There are also a few vegan options.

Visit Paddo Inn – 338 Oxford Street, Paddington – Phone: (02) 9380 5913

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In the heart of Paddington, the Paddo Inn is an icon and a great venue for your first date. Photo Credit: paddoinn @ Instagram

Ten William

Still in Paddington, Ten William is an intimate, cosy & warm wine bar where you can also have a bite to eat. The menu is not extensive but you come here for the ambience and massive wine list.

Visit 10 William St10 William St, PaddingtonPhone: (02) 9360 3310

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10 William is the perfect wine bar in Paddo to meet and have a casual drink and a few nibblies. Photo Credit: 10williamst @ Instagram

Monopole

If you want to meet in the city centre for your first COVID friendly date head to the popular wine bar and restaurant Monopole. They have an extensive wine list complemented by a menu that will surely please most pallets.  You can book online but I do recommend that you read their cancellation policy. The vibe is buzzy with an open plan kitchen which offers an ideal venue for a great date experience.

Visit Monopole – 20 Curtin Place, Sydney – Ph: (02) 8080 9144

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Monopole in the CBD is a fab venue with delish food for COVID dating. Photo Credit: monopole_sydney @ Instagram

The Pacific Club – Bondi Beach

Located on the ground floor of the very popular Pacific Building right opposite the super-famous Bondi Beach is the Pacific Club. Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner this venue has all the hallmarks for a romantic date. With a large wine list and an extensive menu plus a very laid back vibe with a touch of sophistication, you will definitely enjoy a few cocktails and great conversation here. Afterwards, stroll along the beach promenade or perhaps browse the shops nearby.

Visit The Pacific Beach Club182 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach Phone: (02) 9057 5775

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Enjoy a sensational beach location at The Pacific Club. What a great place for a first date. Photo Credit: thepacificclubbondibeach @ Instagram

The Manly Greenhouse

Let’s head over the bridge to Manly and take a look at The Manly Greenhouse. It’s in a prominent location in South Steyne and has a decent selection of wines and food opposite the beach in a chilled setting. Great to meet a date there in this COVID safe environment and enjoy a few vinos, cocktails while the sunsets.

Visit The Manly Greenhouse36-38 S Steyne, ManlyPhone: (02) 9056 3388

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What a lovely location for a date at The Manly Greenhouse – right opposite the beach at South Steyne. Photo Credit: manlygreenhouse @ Instagram

Icebergs in Bondi

What a fabulous location for a romantic night for the two of you. Overlooking Bondi Beach, The Icebergs is a Sydney icon when it comes to high-end dining. Feel the ocean breeze on your face as you tuck into some oysters have a few delish cocktails. Try to get here early for the sunset atmosphere.

Visit The Icebergs – 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach – Phone: (02) 9365 9000

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The Icebergs is a Sydney icon and a fabulous place for a COVID safe date. Photo Credit: icebergsdiningroomandbar @ Instagram

The Bathers Pavilion at Balmoral Beach

With a gorgeous view over the secluded and uber picturesque Balmoral Beach, The Bathers Pavilion is one of the most popular meeting places for a bite to eat ( lunch or dinner ) for a COVID safe date. The mood is relaxed, chilled with a touch of sophistication. Afterwards, walk on the beach or if your coming for lunch in the summer have a dip – it’s all about having fun!!

Visit The Bathers Pavilion at Balmoral4 The Esplanade, MosmanPhone: (02) 9969 5050

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One of the best-known places in the North Shore of Sydney ( Balmoral Beach) the Bathers Pavilion sets the perfect backdrop for a wonderful date. Photo Credit: jodee.fensom @ Instagram

Bella Brutta in Newtown

Who doesn’t love pizza and wine at a cosy restaurant in the heart of King Street Newtown? Well, you get it all here at this hip and happening new pizza joint. In a convenient location where the two of you can easily meet enjoy the tastiest pizzas from an oven while sipping on some red wine. The perfect first date!!

Visit Bella Brutta – 135 King Street, Newtown – Phone (02) 9922 5941

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Pizza, wine and a great location – what more could you ask for at Bella Brutta. Photo Credit: bellabruttapizza @ Instagram

The Buena Mosman

The Buena has been an iconic landmark for the lower north shore and is the perfect place to meet for a COVID safe date.  Have a few casual beers then get stuck into some casual dining. The vibe is relaxed, informal and I say that if you are meeting for a lunch then you could not find better in Mosman.

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The Buena in Mosman has great pub-style food for those wanting a relaxed and informal date. Photo Credit: thebuena @ Instagram

Visit The Buena – 76A Middle Head Road, Mosman – Phone (02) 8287 2968

 

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